Shower remodel & replacement cost
Replacing or rebuilding a shower is one of the highest-impact upgrades — and one of the easiest to underestimate.
Low
$3,200
Expected
$9,500
High
$22,000
Shower remodel / replacement
Shower replacements run $3,200 for a basic insert up to $22,000 for a custom tiled walk-in with frameless glass. Most mid-range tiled walk-ins land around $9,500. The choice between insert and tile is the single biggest variable.
Insert vs custom tile
A one-piece acrylic insert costs $1,200–$2,800 installed. A custom tiled walk-in starts at $6,500 and can exceed $20,000. Inserts are faster (1–2 days) and waterproof out of the box. Custom tile is slower (1–2 weeks) and depends entirely on the installer.
What makes shower cost spike
Frameless glass: +$1,400–$3,600. Niches and benches: +$400 each. Linear drain: +$800. Curbless entry: +$2,000+ (requires subfloor work). Body sprays or rain head: +$900–$2,500.
Tub-to-shower conversion
Converting a standard tub to a walk-in shower runs $4,500–$12,000. It's a popular accessibility upgrade and almost always increases home appeal — provided one other tub remains in the house.
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