Hickory, NC · Catawba County
Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Hickory, NC
Convert the 60-inch tub alcove in your Hickory brick ranch to a modern shower, with a schedule set before work begins.
- Typical investment
- $8,991 – $14,991
- Timeline
- Project-specific timeline
- Warranty
- 1-year workmanship
Tub-to-Shower Conversion for Hickory homes
Hickory has a wide band of 1950s–1970s brick ranches. Their bathrooms often share a pattern: a 60-inch tub alcove, mortar-set ceramic wall tile, a single vanity and a fan that may not vent outdoors.
Mortar-set tile is heavy and comes off with the wall behind it, so a conversion usually includes new wall board and waterproofing, not just a new surround.
BathPeak's general conversion range is $8,991–$14,991. You get one written package price with the full scope of work and a project-specific schedule before work begins.
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BathPeak serves Hickory as part of its Gastonia & Lincolnton, North Carolina service area.
- Step 1: Project
- Step 2: Location
- Step 3: Timing
- Step 4: Investment
- Step 5: Contact
Step 1 of 5 · Project
- Fully insured in North Carolina
- Permit requirements explained up front
- Written package pricing · changes approved in writing
- Project-specific timeline
Why Hickory homeowners choose BathPeak
- Free in-home consultation
- Written project scope
- Written package pricing
- Changes approved in writing
- Project-specific timeline
- Daily cleanup and communication
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Insured
- Experienced installation team
- Serving Hickory
What a tub-to-shower conversion in Hickory includes
Framing and subfloor check
Any rot at the old tub apron repaired, studs corrected, and blocking added for bars and glass.
Drain conversion
The 1.5-inch tub drain converted to a 2-inch shower drain, correctly trapped and vented to code.
Shower pan
A sloped, bonded pan built to the alcove — no pre-formed base fighting an out-of-square wall unless you prefer one.
Waterproof membrane
Full bonded waterproofing over pan and walls, corners detailed by hand, flood tested before tile.
Tile or panel walls
Porcelain tile or low-maintenance solid-surface panels, set plumb with sealed grout and proper movement joints.
Valve and fixtures
New pressure-balancing valve, showerhead and handheld, plus a recessed niche and optional bench.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion pricing in Hickory
$8,991 – $14,991
A conversion using solid-surface panels and a fixed glass panel sits near the bottom of that range; full tile with frameless glass sits near the top.
Financing is available through Momnt Financing. Ask our team about current options during your consultation.
What moves the price
- Subfloor repair at the old tub apron
- Bench, niches and grab-bar blocking
- Widening the alcove beyond the 60-inch standard
- Valve upgrade to thermostatic with a handheld
- Tile versus solid-surface wall panels
How your Hickory project runs
Because the footprint does not change, Catawba County conversions avoid the layout changes that stretch a full remodel.
- Step 1
In-home consultation
We measure the alcove, check drain size and framing, price the conversion in writing and review tile options.
- Step 2
Order and schedule
Approval releases materials; your install date is locked, typically 10 to 21 days out.
- Step 3
Tub out
Demo, framing and subfloor repair, drain conversion, pan built.
- Step 4
Waterproof and tile
Membrane, flood test, then wall and floor tile.
- Step 5
Trim out
Grout, valve trim, niche and bar install, glass template, full cleanup.
- Step 6
Walkthrough
We run the shower with you, check drainage and slope, and hand over the written warranty.
More detail on our full process and what the warranty covers.
Converting a Hickory ranch bath
Mortar-set tile
Removal takes the wall surface too; new walls and waterproofing are part of the scope.
Fan venting
We check where the fan exhausts and correct it if needed.
Same footprint
Staying in the alcove keeps plumbing changes modest.
Other bathroom services in Hickory
Full Bathroom Remodel in Hickory
Gut remodels for Hickory's older neighborhoods, including drain replacement and wall insulation.
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Newer homes north and east of town trading unused garden tubs for large tiled showers.
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Curbless entries and properly blocked grab bars for staying in a longtime home.
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