Bathtub to shower · Palma and Mallorca
Bathtub to shower conversion in Palma
We replace your bathtub with a shower tray in 3 to 5 working days, so you can get in and out safely and gain space. Labour: €1,485 + VAT, with the area tiled up to 2.5 m and the tap and shower screen or fixed glass panel fitted.
- Labour
- €1,485 + VAT
- Timescale
- 3-5 working days
Replacing your bathtub with a shower in Palma: price, timescale and what's included
At Tecnic Project, a renovation company in Palma, replacing a bathtub with a shower tray costs €1,485 + VAT in labour and takes 3 to 5 working days. It includes removing the tap and bathtub, demolishing the tiling in the area up to 1.10 m, adapting the drain and water connections, levelling the walls, fitting the tray, tiling the shower up to 2.5 m and fitting the tap and shower screen or fixed glass panel. Materials (with a 10% discount) and fees are extra. If your bathroom needs anything else, you'll see it in the quote before we start. We give you the completion date, and the final payment comes after we've tested the shower with you.
What it costs to replace a bathtub with a shower tray
The €1,485 + VAT covers the conversion as described here. The total depends on the materials you choose and on whether your bathroom needs anything else.
| Item | Price | What it covers |
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| Labour for the conversion | €1,485 + VAT | Removal of tap and bathtub, demolition of tiling up to 1.10 m, drain and water connections, levelling of walls, shower tray, tiling of the area up to 2.5 m, tap and shower screen or fixed glass panel |
| Shower tray, screen, tap and tiles | Depending on what you choose | Well-known brands, with a 10% discount |
| Extra work, if needed | Quoted after measuring | Each as its own line item, before we start |
| Palma City Council fees | ≈ 5.3% of the construction cost | Only if the work needs prior notification |
Price excludes VAT and is the same across Mallorca: with VAT it comes to €1,633.50 (at 10%) or €1,796.85 (at 21%). If you'd rather renovate the whole bathroom, a full bathroom renovation has a labour cost of €3,690 + VAT (up to 22 m² of wall and 3 m² of floor tiled) and takes 8 to 12 working days.
What we do in those 3 to 5 days
Everything is done by our team, with a site manager.
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Stripping out and demolition
We remove the tap and whatever is around it, take out the bathtub and demolish the tiling in the area up to a height of 1.10 m.
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Drain, water connections and walls
We alter the drain and water connections for the new tray and level the walls.
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Shower tray and tiling
We fit the shower tray and tile the shower area up to 2.5 m.
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Tap and shower screen
We fit the shower tap, thermostatic or single-lever, and the shower screen or fixed glass panel.
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Paperwork
If prior notification is needed, we submit it; you pay the fees.
What's extra
- Materials: standard or made-to-measure tray, shower screen or fixed glass panel, tap and tiles, with a 10% discount.
- Council fees, if the work needs paperwork.
- Work beyond the conversion, each as its own line item: more tiling than the price covers, general plumbing changes, electrics (spotlights, sockets, switches or extractor fan), plasterboard ceiling, concealed cistern and boxing-in for a toilet, niches, radiators or windows.
What sets us apart
Why choose us to replace your bathtub with a shower?
| With Tecnic Project | What you avoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €1,485 + VAT labour published, with the shower tiled up to 2.5 m. Extras go in the quote before we start. | Asking for a quote just to find out what it costs. |
| Timescale | 3 to 5 working days, with the completion date in writing. | Days without a shower, not knowing how many. |
| Paperwork | If prior notification is needed, we submit it. | Going to the council yourself. |
| Final payment | After testing the shower with you. | Paying before you've even used it. |
They did a small renovation for us and we're absolutely delighted. The quality, the price, the professionalism... it was a fantastic decision to hire them!
Which shower tray to fit in the bathtub space
We measure the space at the visit. If a standard size fits, that's the simplest option; if not, a made-to-measure tray is a separate job. For almost step-free access, choose an ultra-slim one.
You choose the material: the differences are explained in the guide to the best material for a shower tray.
- Mineral-filled resin: non-slip, with stone-effect finishes.
- Acrylic: lightweight and economical.
- Built in situ with tiles: flush with the floor and always made to measure.
How we replace your bathtub with a shower
Here's how it goes, from the visit to your first shower.
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Visit
We measure the space and check the drain, soil stack and walls. The visit has a charge, which we refund if you accept the quote.
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Quote and choices
We prepare it with the labour and each extra as its own line item. You choose the tray, screen, tap and tiles with our advice.
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Dates and paperwork
We give you the start and completion dates and, if needed, submit the prior notification.
Before touching the bathtub
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The work
Removal, demolition of tiling, drain and water connections, tray, tiling, tap and screen.
3 to 5 working days
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Final check and payment
We test the shower with you and, if there's anything to put right, we fix it before the final payment.
At the end
Guarantee, financing and materials
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1 year on the work and 2 on what's installed
Two years on the tray, screen and taps we fit, and one on the work. If anything goes wrong, we come back and fix it.
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Pay in instalments
Finance up to 100% of the conversion with our partner finance company.
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10% off materials
On well-known brands, with our advice on choosing.
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Always reachable
A site manager on the phone and on WhatsApp, for whatever you need.
Frequently asked questions about bathtub to shower conversions
How much does it cost to replace a bathtub with a shower tray in Palma?
Labour costs €1,485 + VAT, the same across Mallorca, with the shower area tiled up to 2.5 m. Separate from that are the materials you choose, with a 10% discount, the fees if there's paperwork and, if needed, work such as electrics. We give you the total in writing after the visit.
How long does it take to replace a bathtub with a shower?
Between 3 and 5 working days, with the completion date in writing. If an old soil stack needs renewing it can take up to 7, and we'll tell you before we start. If it's your only shower, we take that into account when choosing the dates with you.
Is it possible to replace a bathtub with a shower in one day?
Not in a day: the conversion takes 3 to 5 working days. In that time we remove the bathtub, demolish the tiling up to 1.10 m, adapt the drain and water connections, fit the tray, tile the area and fit the tap and shower screen or fixed glass panel.
Do you need a permit to replace a bathtub with a shower in Palma?
A building permit, no. If the cost is under €3,000, it needs no technical project and it isn't added to other work on the home that year, no paperwork is needed, except in BIC-protected or listed buildings or those outside current planning rules. If it's over, prior notification is enough: we submit it and work starts the next day. Fees come to around 5.3%: about €212 on a €4,000 job.
Is it worth replacing a bathtub with a shower?
If you hardly use the bathtub, it usually is: you gain space, getting in and out is safer and you use less water. If you bath small children every day, it may be better to keep it. More in is it better to replace the bathtub with a shower?.
Are there grants for replacing a bathtub with a shower?
As of October 2026, neither the Balearic Government nor Palma City Council has an open grant scheme for adapting bathrooms. There are reductions, though: in Palma, accessibility work may qualify for a rebate of 90% of the ICIO construction tax, and VAT falls from 21% to 10% if you're a private individual, the home is for your own use, it was built or renovated more than two years ago and the materials we supply are no more than 40% of the taxable amount. That brings labour to €1,633.50 instead of €1,796.85.
What if I want to change more things in the bathroom?
Then you'd be better off with a full bathroom renovation: €3,690 + VAT in labour for a bathroom with up to 22 m² of wall and 3 m² of floor tiled, in 8 to 12 working days.
Other bathroom work
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€3,690 + VAT
Bathroom renovations in Palma de Mallorca
We renovate your whole bathroom in 8 to 12 working days for €3,690 + VAT in labour.
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€1,485 + VAT
Offer: replace your bathtub with a shower tray for €1,485 + VAT
The labour to go from bathtub to shower: removal, tray, shower wall tiled up to 2.5 m, tap and screen.
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€3,690 + VAT
Offer: full bathroom for €3,690 + VAT in labour
The labour for your new bathroom, from stripping out to painting the ceiling, for a bathroom with up to 22 m² of wall and 3 m² of floor tiled.
Book your appointment to replace your bathtub
Book an appointment at our Palma office or send us a WhatsApp photo of the bathroom with the size of the space: we'll give you a free estimate. Then we measure up and send you the written quote, with the completion date.