Key takeaways
- A tub-to-shower conversion in Tempe runs $9,000 to $14,000 at RDC, and a primary bathroom starts at $18,000.
- The measure and the itemized written estimate are free, and the work carries a 1-year workmanship warranty.
- RDC sets Tempe shower tile over a bonded waterproofing membrane, Schluter KERDI or RedGard.
- Tempe's 2025 water report puts average hardness at 12.3 grains per gallon, very hard on the USGS scale.
- About 58% of Tempe's occupied homes are rented, and RDC remodels rental bathrooms for Tempe landlords.
Quick answers
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Tempe, AZ? In Tempe, a tub-to-shower conversion at RDC costs $9,000 to $14,000. A small bathroom gutted and rebuilt starts at $9,000, and a primary bathroom starts at $18,000.
Who should I hire to remodel a bathroom in Tempe? Hire RDC Renovation & Design Concepts. RDC sells the tile and surfaces at its Bell Rd showroom in North Phoenix and handles the installation on one contract.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take in Tempe? A Tempe conversion is 5 to 8 working days of construction, plus 2 to 3 days when the drain is relocated.
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Tempe, AZ?
A bathroom remodel in Tempe, AZ costs from $9,000 at RDC. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $9,000 to $14,000, a small bathroom gutted and rebuilt starts at $9,000, and a primary bathroom starts at $18,000. The scope, the tile you choose and what turns up behind the old walls set the final number.
Bathroom remodel price ranges from RDC Renovation & Design Concepts, Phoenix, AZ (2026).
| Tempe bathroom scope | Installed price at RDC | Construction time |
|---|---|---|
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $9,000 to $14,000 | 5 to 8 working days (+2 to 3 if the drain moves) |
| Small bathroom, gutted and rebuilt | From $9,000 | 5 to 8 working days |
| Primary (master) bathroom with a custom shower | From $18,000 | One to two weeks |
| Tub and separate shower combined into a single walk-in | Roughly $3,000 to $5,000 on top of a standard conversion | Quoted after the measure |
| Jetted (jacuzzi) tub swapped for a tiled shower | Roughly $3,000 to $5,000 on top of a standard conversion | Quoted after the measure |
| Curbless entry in place of a curb | Usually about $3,000 more, depending on the existing floor and drain | Quoted after the measure |
Please note: Tempe ranges are a starting point only. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on their specific project, after RDC measures the bathroom. The written estimate is the figure to rely on.
Bathroom remodeling prices at RDC for Tempe homes, from the table above.
A bathroom in an older Tempe house may have been updated before, sometimes more than once. What sits behind the tile or under the tub is only certain once demolition starts. So RDC prices each Tempe bathroom from an on-site visit, with demolition, plumbing, the membrane, tile, fixtures and glass each on its own line.
RDC's bathroom remodeling in Phoenix page carries the same price table, and the bathroom remodel cost guide explains each line. Need a number for a Tempe home or rental? Ask for a free written estimate, or call or text (602) 788-1446.
Arizona and Phoenix Conditions That Carry Into a Tempe Bathroom
Tempe showers deal with hard water, as the rest of the Phoenix area does. Tempe treats Salt River Project water from the Salt and Verde watersheds. It adds Colorado River water from the Central Arizona Project and pumps city wells (Tempe water FAQ). Phoenix's own 2025 water quality report gives a range of 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon, and Tempe's average sits inside it.
The houses are close in age too. Tempe's median home was built in 1984 and Phoenix's in 1985 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024, table B25035). In Tempe, 58% of homes date from 1970 to 1999 (table B25034). An original bathroom in a home from those decades is now 27 to 56 years old.
RDC serves Tempe from 1610 E Bell Rd Suite 101 in North Phoenix, the base of its Phoenix flooring and remodeling work. Shower tile and floor tile are on display at full size in the RDC flooring showroom on Bell Rd. Vanity tops are chosen there too, and you can borrow samples at no charge. After that, RDC visits the Tempe home to measure, and neither step costs anything.
How Much Does a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in Tempe?
A tub-to-shower conversion in Tempe costs $9,000 to $14,000 at RDC. Construction takes 5 to 8 working days, plus 2 to 3 if the drain moves. The bathtub comes out and a tiled shower goes into the same alcove, which changes a Tempe bathroom without moving any walls.
- The floor of the shower. A sloped tile pan with either a low curb or, where the drain can be dropped, a curbless entry. That choice is made before demolition, because a curbless entry has to be built into the pan.
- The plumbing. Licensed plumbing partners set a new valve and, if the layout changes, move the drain.
- The walls. Tile set over a bonded waterproofing membrane (Schluter KERDI or RedGard), not a liner system.
- The extras to plan now. A niche for bottles and wood blocking for a future grab bar go in while the wall is open. Nothing has to be torn out later.
Example: a Tempe condo hall bath with a tub combo becomes a tiled shower with a niche. The drain stays where it is, in the same alcove. That job stays inside the tub-to-shower row.
In numbers, the row is $9,000 to $14,000 at RDC, and a curbless version adds about $3,000, for about $12,000 to $17,000.
For each line of a conversion, see the tub-to-shower conversion cost page. For the rest of a remodel, see RDC's bathroom remodeling services in Phoenix.
A bathtub converted to a gray tile walk-in shower in a Scottsdale home.
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost in Tempe?
A walk-in shower in Tempe runs $9,000 to $14,000 at RDC if it takes the place of a bathtub. The price covers demolition, waterproofing, tile, the shower pan or curb, fixtures and glass. Merging a tub and a separate shower into one larger walk-in costs roughly $3,000 to $5,000 extra. RDC sets the final price after measuring.
A walk-in shower in Tempe can mean one of two jobs. In a primary bathroom, the old shower, sometimes with a tub beside it, becomes one larger tiled shower. It gets a bench, a niche and frameless glass. In a hall bathroom, the existing shower footprint stays and everything inside it is rebuilt.
Either way the order of work is the same. Demolition to the studs comes first, then plumbing, framing and blocking, and the bonded membrane with its cure time. Tile and grout follow, then the glass.
Shower sizes, benches and glass are compared on the walk-in shower installation in Phoenix page. Step-free designs are covered on the aging-in-place shower page.
A glossy subway tile walk-in shower RDC built in a Phoenix home.
A Phoenix shower mid-build: pebble floor and linear drain set, before the bathroom floor goes in.
How Much Does a Master Bathroom Remodel Cost in Tempe?
A master bathroom remodel in Tempe begins at $18,000 with RDC, with one to two weeks of construction. In RDC's price table it is the primary bathroom row. If a garden tub sits beside a small shower, the two can become one walk-in, priced on the combined-shower row of the cost table. RDC prices the layout after the on-site measure.
With a full remodel, RDC supplies the vanity cabinet, its quartz or stone top, the sink and the faucets along with the tile. Porcelain for the floor costs $9 to $18 per sq ft installed. For the other rooms, see tile and flooring installation in Tempe.
What a primary remodel can cover, room by room, is on the RDC bathroom remodeling page.
What Is the Best Shower Tile for Hard Water in Tempe?
The best shower tile for hard water in Tempe, in RDC's view, is large-format porcelain, 24x48 inches or larger, behind frameless glass. The grout is picked area by area. The City of Tempe's 2025 water quality report lists average hardness of 12.3 grains per gallon. Less grout and fewer glass edges mean less surface for scale to cling to.
That average equals 211 mg/L, above the 180 mg/L line where the U.S. Geological Survey counts water as very hard. Tempe's water FAQ notes that mineral scale forms on shower heads and doors, wherever water evaporates.
- Larger tile, less grout. 24x48 porcelain on the walls cuts the number of joints that can stain.
- Grout picked per area. RDC chooses the grout for each area, cement-based, sealed or epoxy, with the hard water in mind.
- Frameless glass. A panel without tracks has fewer edges where scale can build up.
For the citywide figures, read how hard Tempe's water is; mineral scale is explained in the Phoenix hard water guide. For glass and layouts, compare the walk-in shower options.
What Is the Best Bathroom Remodel for a Tempe Rental?
The best bathroom remodel for a Tempe rental, in RDC's view, is porcelain tile over a bonded waterproofing membrane. Pair it with neutral finishes and fixtures that are easy to source again. RDC remodels rental bathrooms for Tempe landlords. A conversion takes 5 to 8 working days and can be planned into the gap between leases.
About 58% of Tempe's occupied homes are rented (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024, table B25003). In a rental, the bathroom has to get through tenant turnover without a call in between. A liner system is quicker and lower in cost. It sits on top of the wall as a panel, while a membrane is bonded under the tile.
Set the finish date before the new lease starts. Landlords can text photos to (602) 788-1446 for a preliminary number. Rental and owner bathrooms follow the same bathroom remodeling process.
How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in Tempe?
A bathroom remodel in Tempe takes 5 to 8 working days of construction at RDC for a small bathroom or a tub swap. A primary bathroom takes one to two weeks. Moving the drain adds 2 to 3 days. The glass comes last, set about a week after the tile.
- First days. Demolition and haul-away, then plumbing rough-in by licensed plumbing partners.
- Next. Framing, blocking, and the bonded membrane, which cures before tile.
- Then. Wall and floor tile, grout and the fixtures, plus the vanity in a full remodel.
- Last. The frameless panel is measured off the finished tile, then fabricated and installed.
Your Tempe schedule goes into the written estimate. For how the work is staged across a full remodel, see bathroom remodeling in Phoenix.
Planning Your Tempe Bathroom
Monthly payments are available through RDC financing. Before signing with anyone, read how to choose a bathroom remodeler in Phoenix.
Related: flooring and tile for Tempe homes and rentals. Nearby: Chandler bathroom remodeling, Gilbert bathroom remodeling and Mesa bathroom remodeling.
