Austin & Central Texas
A tub-to-shower conversion replaces a bathtub with a walk-in, curbless or roll-in shower. The layout, entry and supports should fit the person using it and the space available.
Plan a shower that is easier to enter and use. Discuss the layout, entry and supports during your assessment; your written scope identifies the work and each responsible provider.
Live Oak handles accessibility installations and routine upkeep within its direct scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner. We help define the scope and coordinate the work.
home-accessibility · Clear Written Scope · Family-Owned
For most of us, the bathroom is where falls happen. A standard tub requires you to step over a 14- to 18-inch wall — every single day. That step gets harder after a hip replacement, a stroke, a Parkinson's diagnosis, or simply the natural changes that come with getting older.
A tub-to-shower conversion removes that barrier entirely. Whether you want a simple walk-in shower with seat, a fully curbless shower you can step straight into, or a roll-in shower wide enough for a wheelchair, our home-accessibility team designs and builds it to fit your bathroom, your body, and your life. Not sure which type fits your situation? Our guide to curbless and roll-in showers explains the differences in plain language.
We serve Austin, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, Sun City, Lakeway, Canyon Lake, Marble Falls, Kerrville, and communities throughout Central Texas and the Hill Country.
No cost, no pressure — just an honest look at your bathroom and a clear plan.
You don't have to wait for a fall to make a change. These are the most common situations our clients describe when they call us.
If you or a parent has slipped getting in or out of the tub — or felt that stomach-drop moment of almost slipping — the risk is real. A barrier-free shower with non-slip flooring and properly placed grab bars removes the most dangerous movement in the morning routine.
Hip replacement, knee surgery, and stroke recovery all limit how high you can lift your leg. A tub becomes temporarily — or permanently — off-limits. A tub-to-shower conversion near you built around your specific recovery range makes daily life manageable again.
When balance is unpredictable, every transition matters. A barrier-free shower eliminates the tub ledge. A fold-down seat and well-placed bars let you adjust how much you rely on support from day to day.
A standard shower curb stops a wheelchair cold. A true roll-in shower — sized for maneuvering room, with a sloped floor and a correctly positioned drain — lets you roll straight in. We design these to meet ADA clearance standards and can widen the doorway at the same time if needed.
The smartest time to modify your bathroom is before you need it urgently. You get to choose finishes you love, schedule work at your convenience, and avoid making rushed decisions after a health event forces your hand. Many of our clients in Georgetown's Sun City community plan ahead just this way.
If you're worried about a parent living alone and struggling with the tub, a walk-in shower with seat is often the single highest-impact change you can make. We're comfortable meeting with family members and can schedule assessments around your visit home.
Every project starts with your bathroom, your needs, and your preferences — not a catalog page. Here are the configurations we build most often.
No threshold at all — the bathroom floor flows directly into the shower. A linear drain or center drain handles water. This is our most popular option for people who want maximum safety with a clean, modern look. Often called a zero-entry shower or barrier-free shower.
Sized for a wheelchair to enter, turn, and exit safely. We follow ADA guidelines for turning radius, floor slope, drain placement, and grab-bar positioning. We can widen the door opening as part of the same project. A roll-in shower or wheelchair accessible shower often qualifies for VA HISA and other funding programs.
A standard-size or slightly larger shower with a fold-down teak seat or built-in bench. Low curb or curbless entry, handheld showerhead, and grab bars. This suits people who want the option to sit — not necessarily a wheelchair — and is ideal after surgery or during Parkinson's management.
If a fully curbless design isn't feasible in your bathroom, a low-threshold shower (typically a 1-inch to 2-inch curb rather than 6 inches or more) is a significant improvement over a standard tub. We use this approach when plumbing or subfloor constraints limit the drain drop needed for a fully flush floor.
Sometimes a shower conversion is the starting point for a broader project — widening the doorway, replacing the toilet with a comfort-height model, adding an accessible vanity. We do all of it. See our accessible bathroom remodel service for the full picture.
Grab bars, fold-down seats, handheld showerheads, anti-scald pressure-balance valves, non-slip tile or flooring, comfort-height fixtures, and shower curtains instead of heavy glass doors — we add these to existing showers too. Learn more on our grab bars & bathroom safety page.
Every bathroom is different. Here are two examples of what the finished result looks like.
We keep it simple and keep you in control at every step.
A home-accessibility member of our team visits your home — no charge, no obligation. We look at your bathroom layout, plumbing, subfloor, and doorway, and we listen to how you actually use the space. We ask about your health goals, your physician's recommendations, and what your daily routine looks like. This has its appointment time shown before confirmation.
Before work begins, review the written scope, materials, price and schedule for each provider. Live Oak identifies its direct installation work; plumbing, tile and other trade work is contracted separately with the responsible provider. Ask about change-approval terms before signing.
Live Oak helps coordinate the installation schedule. Your separately contracted providers handle plumbing rough-in, waterproofing, tile and other work assigned to them in the written scope. Confirm surface protection, cleanup and timing with each responsible provider before work begins.
At the end of each workday, we clean up the work area and restore access to the rest of your home. We never leave tools, dust, or debris for you to deal with overnight. Your home is treated with the same care we'd give our own parents' home.
Your written scope identifies the work, the responsible provider and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak installations and separately contracted partner work have separate responsibilities. Ask us to explain these before work begins.
Tub-to-shower conversion cost is one of the first things people ask — and we understand why.
The price varies based on several factors:
We publish typical Central Texas ranges in our Central Texas accessibility remodeling cost guide. Those ranges give you a planning baseline — but the only number that matters for your project is the one in your written proposal after we've seen your bathroom.
A free in-home assessment is the fastest, most accurate way to get a real number. Schedule yours here.
If you're weighing whether to convert to a shower or install a walk-in tub instead, our guide comparing the two — walk-in tub vs. tub-to-shower conversion — lays out the pros, cons, and costs of each option honestly.
Original Medicare generally does not pay for grab bars, ramps, or shower conversions. However, several other programs may help:
We help with paperwork and documentation; this is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with the relevant agency before relying on any benefit.
Our complete Texas home modification funding guide walks through all of these options in detail.
We plan the work around the person’s daily routine, mobility equipment and the conditions in the home. Share any clinician recommendations you want included in the scope. Ask about the qualifications required for the proposed work.
We regularly collaborate with occupational therapists and incorporate OT principles into every bathroom assessment. That means we look at how you actually move, not just at your bathroom dimensions. Seat height, grab-bar angle, showerhead position, floor texture — these details matter.
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak handles home-accessibility installations and routine upkeep within its scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner; we help define the scope and coordinate the work.
We live and work in Central Texas. Our team knows the older neighborhoods in Austin, the retirement communities around Georgetown and Sun City, the lake homes in Canyon Lake, and the Hill Country properties in Kerrville and Marble Falls. We're not a franchise or a call center — when you call us, you reach us.
Bathroom remodeling is disruptive. We minimize that disruption with floor protection throughout the work path, dust barriers, and daily cleanup. We treat your home the way we'd want someone treating our own family's home.
Your written scope identifies the work, the responsible provider and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak installations and separately contracted partner work have separate responsibilities. Ask us to explain these before work begins.
Professionally installed grab bars, toilet safety rails, and bath seats that complement your new shower and protect you throughout the entire bathroom.
Our plain-language guide explains the design differences between curbless, zero-entry, and roll-in showers — and how to know which type fits your situation.
Not sure which option fits your needs? This guide compares the two honestly — cost, safety profile, maintenance, and who benefits most from each.
Typical cost ranges for tub-to-shower conversions, curbless showers, grab bar installation, and full bathroom remodels in the Austin metro and Hill Country.
Popular across Central Texas
Our curbless and roll-in shower projects are especially popular in Georgetown and Sun City — one of the largest active-adult communities in the country — as well as Lakeway, Bee Cave, Canyon Lake, Wimberley, Marble Falls, and Kerrville in the Hill Country. We also serve Austin neighborhoods including Circle C Ranch, Barton Creek, and the Mueller area. If you're not sure we reach you, just call — our service territory is broad.
Most tub-to-shower conversions in Central Texas take one to three days once materials arrive. The timeline depends on the existing plumbing layout, wall condition, and whether you choose tile or a pre-fabricated shower system. We give you a firm schedule before any work begins.
Sometimes. A straightforward bathroom converted with a pre-fabricated or solid-surface shower system can often be completed in a single day, since the system installs over the existing plumbing footprint without custom tile work. More involved projects — custom tile, a curbless roll-in shower with a linear drain, or layout changes — typically take one to three days. Cost follows the same pattern: a single-day, solid-surface conversion tends toward the lower end of our typical $3,500–$12,000 Central Texas range, while curbless and custom-tile work trends higher. A free in-home assessment tells you which approach fits your bathroom and timeline.
A curbless shower — also called a zero-entry or barrier-free shower — has no threshold to step over. The floor transitions smoothly from the bathroom into the shower, eliminating the most common tripping hazard in the bathroom. This makes entry and exit much safer for people with balance issues, those using a walker or wheelchair, and anyone recovering from surgery.
Both are barrier-free, but a roll-in shower is specifically sized and configured for wheelchair access — the standard ADA roll-in compartment is at least 30 by 60 inches, with adjacent clearance and other requirements, with a drain positioned and a floor slope designed so a wheelchair can roll straight in. A curbless or zero-entry shower shares the same threshold-free design but may be a standard stall size and intended primarily for walkers or those who shower standing with a seat.
Costs in Central Texas vary based on bathroom size, plumbing changes needed, material choices, and accessibility features. A free in-home assessment gives you an exact quote with no obligation. Our cost guide explains typical Central Texas ranges in plain language.
Original Medicare generally does not cover tub-to-shower conversions or curbless shower installations. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home-safety benefits — check your specific plan documents. Veterans may qualify for VA HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) assistance. Texas Medicaid's STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover Minor Home Modifications for eligible members. We help with paperwork but this is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with the relevant agency.
Yes. A wall-mounted fold-down teak or composite seat is one of the most popular additions to a walk-in shower with seat setup. It stores flat against the wall when not in use and folds down when needed, giving you the option to shower seated safely without taking up permanent space. We size and anchor it to wall studs or blocking rated for the required load.
The ADA Standards call for a minimum of 36 inches wide by 36 inches deep for a transfer-type shower, and 60 inches wide by 30 inches deep (or 36 by 60 inches) for a roll-in shower a wheelchair can enter straight. In practice, we recommend 36 by 60 inches or larger when the bathroom allows — it gives room to maneuver and for a caregiver to assist if needed. We also position the drain and slope the floor so water moves away from the chair's path. During your free in-home assessment, we measure your specific bathroom and match the design to your wheelchair model and turning radius.
It depends on how you use your bathroom and what your physician recommends. A tub-to-shower conversion is generally faster to install, easier to enter and exit, better for wheelchair users, and lower maintenance. A walk-in tub provides soaking and hydrotherapy benefits and may suit people who strongly prefer a bath. The main trade-off with walk-in tubs is that you must enter before filling and wait for draining before you can exit — which can mean sitting in cooling water. Our guide on walk-in tub vs. tub-to-shower conversion compares both options honestly so you can make the right call.
Use the free Funding Check for a preliminary list of programs to review and questions to ask. Review the preliminary map with our team before making a funding or construction decision. Each program decides eligibility and approval. You can complete the check for yourself or, with permission, someone you support.
Tell us what the visit should cover. Real open times appear on the next screen, nothing is charged and nothing is signed, and you keep whatever we put in writing.
Call or text and a real person picks up. We will answer questions about a walk-in shower — what it usually costs, how long it takes, whether it is even the right answer — without booking anything at all.
Call (512) 222-8834 Text usMany families pair a project like this with the Live Oak Home Care Plan — scheduled visits from $185 a month, small fixes handled on the spot, and a photo report to the family after every one. Coordinating for a parent from out of town? Our guide for out-of-town family walks through how that works.
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak handles home-accessibility installations and routine upkeep within its scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner; we help define the scope and coordinate the work.
A free in-home assessment includes a walk-through and leaves you with a clear plan — no obligation, no pressure. Call us, text us, or fill out the form online and we'll reach out to schedule at your convenience.
You can also text us at (512) 222-8834 — we respond the same business day.
