Across the Town of Bethlehem, from Delmar’s Four Corners to Glenmont and Slingerlands, many bathrooms still have the original alcove tub. If nobody has taken a bath in years, a tub-to-shower conversion is often the single change that makes the room easier to use and easier to clean. This guide covers what Moore Done Right measures before a quote in Delmar, Bethlehem and Glenmont, and how to compare proposals.
Decide whether the tub should go
If the home has a second tub, or the household is planning to age in place, replacing the tub with a low-threshold shower is usually straightforward. If it is the only tub and young children use it, weigh resale and daily routine first; the article Should You Replace Your Only Bathtub With a Shower? walks through that decision. A bathtub replacement with a new acrylic surround is the alternative when the tub stays.
What gets measured before a quote
- Alcove dimensions: length, depth and ceiling height determine the base and wall system that fit without furring or awkward fillers.
- Entry height and door clearance: a low-threshold base changes how the bathroom door, vanity and toilet relate to the shower opening.
- Controls and storage: valve location, handheld shower, shelves or a niche, seating and grab bars are planned around the person using the shower.
- What is behind the tub: framing, plumbing and subfloor are inspected once the old materials come out. Work outside the written scope is discussed before you approve any additional charge.
Acrylic or tile for the new shower
Custom acrylic wall systems offer color and pattern choices such as the Madeira Granite pattern shown above, with less grout to maintain, and qualifying projects may be completed in one day. Custom tile showers suit homeowners who want niches and a more individual layout, with a complete waterproofing system and a longer schedule. Read the acrylic vs. tile comparison for maintenance, cost and timeline differences.
A documented Delmar example
In a Delmar home, Moore Done Right replaced an older enclosed shower with a new acrylic wall system, white base, matching corner shelves, chrome fixtures and a grab bar. The full write-up, including the before photo and the stage each photo shows, is in A Delmar Shower Refresh With Madeira Granite-Pattern Acrylic. When you compare project galleries from any contractor, look for captions that identify the work shown and its stage of completion.
How pricing works
Qualifying acrylic tub or shower wet-area projects start at $8,500. Final pricing follows in-home measurement, product selections and a written scope that lists the selected system, fixtures, installation work and true exclusions. Custom tile and full-room remodels are priced separately. The cost-planning guide explains what is included so proposals can be compared line by line.
What a Delmar homeowner said
A recent tub/shower remodel in Delmar, completed in 2026. Reviews are quoted from Moore Done Right’s public Google Business Profile; read all reviews.
“Scott and his crew recently remodeled our bathroom and tub/shower in Delmar. Scott was extremely accommodating with what we wanted done and was able to get it all done quickly and professionally. They were even able to add lifeproof flooring and also remodel our bathroom closet at the same time as the main project, too. He gave us great advice about what kind of tub/shower would be easy to maintain in the long run, which was very helpful. It was great working with Scott and his crew and I would definitely recommend them to others in the area!”
Susan M, Delmar — Google review, October 2026
Where Moore Done Right works
Moore Done Right is based in Ravena and schedules in-home consultations across Albany County and the Capital Region. Town pages explain how the same shower replacement, tub-to-shower conversion and custom tile options apply locally:
- Albany, NY
- Colonie, NY
- Latham, NY
- Loudonville, NY
- Guilderland, NY
- Voorheesville, NY
- Bethlehem, NY
- Glenmont, NY
- Selkirk, NY
Frequently asked questions
Is a tub-to-shower conversion a good idea if it is my only bathtub?
It depends on who uses the bathroom and on resale plans. Many Bethlehem-area homeowners with one bathroom keep a tub if small children use it; households planning to age in place usually prefer a low-threshold shower. The consultation covers both options and the written scope records the choice.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take in Delmar?
Some qualifying acrylic wet-area projects can be completed in one day once measurements, selections and any removal or plumbing repairs are reviewed. Custom tile conversions take longer because of the waterproofing and tile schedule.
What should be measured before a tub-to-shower quote?
The tub alcove length and depth, entry height and door clearance, the location of controls and the shower head, storage such as shelves or a niche, and the condition of framing, plumbing and subfloor once the tub is removed.
Does the price include removing the old tub?
Moore Done Right’s written scope lists the wet-area materials that are removed, the inspection of exposed framing, plumbing and subfloor, the selected system, fixtures and installation work, and the true exclusions. Qualifying acrylic wet-area projects start at $8,500; final pricing follows measurement, selections and the written scope.
Which towns near Delmar does Moore Done Right serve?
Delmar, Bethlehem, Glenmont, Selkirk and Voorheesville, along with Albany, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville and Guilderland.
Ready to plan your project? Request an in-home consultation or call 518-210-4372. Pricing follows measurement, selections and a written scope; see the cost-planning guide for what is included.
