Tub to Shower Conversion in Fulshear, TX
A tub to shower conversion takes out a tub you rarely use and puts a shower in its place. In newer Fulshear homes that often means the large drop-in garden tub in the primary bath, and in secondary baths it means the standard alcove tub. Either way, you get more usable space and an easier way in.
- Registered with the city under Fulshear's contractor registration rules
- Permits filed with the City of Fulshear Planning Department
- Free in-home estimate and a written contract before work starts
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Two Kinds of Conversions
Garden tub conversions free up the most space. Removing the tub deck can make room for a much larger shower, a bench, or a separate freestanding tub if you still want one. This is the bigger project, since the drain and supply lines move to a new location.
Alcove conversions keep the same footprint. The tub comes out and a shower base or tiled pan goes in its place, with the drain moved to suit the new layout. It is a smaller job and a practical choice for children's or guest baths.
Think about who uses the room. A primary bath conversion is usually about space and style, while a hall bath used by children may be better with a tub kept in place. We help you weigh those tradeoffs so the house still works for the next few years, not just today.
What the Conversion Includes
Tub removal
The tub, deck, and surround taken out with the rest of the room protected.
Plumbing changes
Drain moved and valve reset by a licensed plumber.
Pan and waterproofing
A sloped pan or base, membrane, and a flood test.
Walls and glass
Tile or panels and a glass door or panel.
Permits, Plumbing, and Inspection
Moving a drain and resetting a valve is plumbing system work, and in Texas plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. The city states that anyone who alters, repairs, or replaces a plumbing, electrical, gas, or mechanical system must get a permit first, and the permit rule applies both inside city limits and in the ETJ, so the conversion is permitted and inspected by the City of Fulshear Planning Department.
The new shower is built to the 2015 International Residential and Plumbing Codes and the 2014 National Electrical Code, as the city has amended them, including pan slope, valve limits, and tempered glass. Because most Fulshear homes are overwhelmingly new construction in master-planned communities, surprises behind the wall are less likely, which helps keep schedules predictable.
If you want to keep a tub but replace it, see bathtub replacement. For new tile and glass without removing a tub, see our shower remodel page.
The Sequence
How a Conversion Runs
Plan
Layout, threshold height, and finishes confirmed in writing.
Remove and Rough-In
Tub out, drain and valve moved, inspection booked.
Build
Pan, waterproofing, flood test, then tile or panels.
Finish
Glass, trim, and a walkthrough.
Common Questions
Conversion Questions
How long does a conversion take?
Alcove conversions often take one to two weeks; garden tub conversions run longer because more plumbing moves. The City of Fulshear Planning Department inspection happens before walls close, and you get a written schedule.
Will removing the tub hurt resale?
Usually not, as long as the house keeps at least one tub. In a city of overwhelmingly new construction in master-planned communities, buyers often favor a large primary shower over a garden tub. We talk through it honestly at the estimate.
What does converting a tub cost?
It depends on the shower size, base or tile pan, glass, and how far the drain moves. You get a written price after the visit.
Is a contractor license required?
Texas has no general remodeling license, so check the trades and the city. plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and in Fulshear every contractor working in city limits must register with the city, pay a $200 fee, and carry at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance naming the City of Fulshear.
Plan Your Conversion
Tell us which tub you want gone. Request a free estimate or go back to the home page.