Is $20,000 to convert a tub to a walk in shower a fair price?
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I'm curious if anyone is familiar with the "Qualified Remodeler" website and its top 500 list. I just received a quote of almost $20k to convert a tub to a walk-in shower, and the salesperson proceeded to show me where they rank on the "Qualified Remodeler" top 500 contractor list, telling me that page is where I want to go when seeking out a good contractor. When looking at the page, it looks to me like the list is ranking the businesses based on revenue, not customer reviews or quality. So a regular family-owned home renovation company would never make the list because they obviously would never have the sales that compare to a national franchise. I'm trying to figure out if I'm looking at this right, or if this is really like an Angie's List or Consumer Reports site where a homeowner can search for companies based on customer satisfaction. The $20k quote was from one of those nationwide companies where my first communication is with a salesperson, and installation technicians employed by the company come out to do the job. I got another quote for half the price from a local remodeler who has a family business, and all they do are bathroom renovations. I might go that route.
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This quote is for converting a tub to a walk-in shower. - Removal of existing fiberglass tub and surround. - Installation of a new 3-piece acrylic surround and shower pan. - Walls behind the surround will be redone. - No tile work is involved.
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Category
Bathroom Remodeling
Price
$20,000
Quote Date
February 1, 2026
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