How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Tampa Bay?

Most walk-in shower conversions fall in the partial-remodel range of roughly $9,400 to $24,500 depending on tile, glass, and whether plumbing moves. The average Tampa shower install is about $6,100.

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Florida?

Usually yes. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure requires a permit in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Cosmetic-only work (paint, vanity swap) generally does not. Your contractor should pull permits — be wary of one who asks you to.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A cosmetic refresh takes days. A standard full remodel typically runs 2–4 weeks of on-site work. Layout changes, custom tile, or special-order glass can extend that to 6+ weeks.

How do I check a Florida contractor's licence?

Search their name or licence number free at myfloridalicense.com. We verify licence and insurance before any introduction, but we recommend you check too — it takes two minutes.

Is this service really free?

Yes. Homeowners never pay us. You are never obligated to hire anyone we introduce, and your details are only shared with the contractors matched to your project — never sold to lists.

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Q: How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Tampa?

The average Tampa bathroom remodel runs about $9,491, with most projects between $5,352 and $13,631. A minor cosmetic refresh starts around $2,557; a full gut remodel with layout changes can reach $77,496.

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What things cost

Real Tampa bathroom remodel costs.

Homeowner-reported figures for the Tampa metro, not contractor list prices. The Tampa average is $9,491, with most projects landing between $5,352 and $13,631 — lower than most quote calculators claim, because those are usually written by people selling the work.

$2,557 – $9,960

Minor remodel. Existing layout kept — paint, fixtures, vanity, flooring.

$9,424 – $24,530

Partial remodel. Key fixtures replaced — new shower, tub swap, or full tile.

$24,154 – $77,496

Full remodel. Every fixture and surface, often with layout or plumbing changes.

$6,100

Average shower install ($390–$13,000)

$1,300–$9,100

Bathtub, supplied and fitted

~$12.50/sq ft

Tile and flooring, installed

$350–$4,000

Countertops, materials and labour

Labour is typically about 20% of a bathroom budget — but climbs to 40–60% once plumbing moves or electrical upgrades. That's why two similar-looking bathrooms can quote thousands apart, and why anyone giving a firm number before seeing the space is guessing.

Cost data: Angi Tampa, FL bathroom remodel report, 2026.

Good to know

Tampa bathroom remodel questions, answered straight.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Tampa?

The Tampa average is about $9,491, with most projects between $5,352 and $13,631. A cosmetic refresh starts around $2,557; a full gut with layout changes can reach $77,496. Size, plumbing moves, and material grade drive the spread.

What does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?

Most walk-in conversions land in the $9,400–$24,500 partial-remodel range depending on tile, glass, and whether the drain moves. The average Tampa shower install is about $6,100.

Do I need a permit in Florida?

Usually, yes — anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure needs a permit in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco. Cosmetic work generally doesn't. Your contractor should pull the permits. If one asks you to pull them as the homeowner, treat it as a red flag.

How long will it take?

Cosmetic refresh: days. Standard full remodel: 2–4 weeks on site. Layout changes, custom tile, or special-order glass can push it to 6+.

How do I check a contractor's licence?

Free search at myfloridalicense.com — name or licence number, two minutes. We verify licence and insurance before any introduction, and we recommend you double-check anyway, including on pros we introduce.

Is this really free? What's the catch?

Free for homeowners, no catch on your side: contractors pay for qualified introductions, the way most matching services work. The difference is we don't resell your details to a list — only the matched pros see them, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.

Service area

Across Tampa Bay.

Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco county — we can almost certainly match you.

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How we work. Tampa Bay Bathrooms is a matching service: we pair your project with independently licensed, insured Florida contractors whose work fits your exact scope. The remodeling itself is performed by those licensed pros, not by us — which means our only job, and our only interest, is getting you the right one.

Florida requires licensing for most bathroom remodeling work, and that's a good thing for you. Verify any contractor's licence free at myfloridalicense.com before signing or paying a deposit — including the pros we introduce. We'd encourage it.