How much does a walk-in shower cost?
A walk-in shower costs $1,000 to $8,000 installed for a prefab stall or $3,500 to $15,000 for a custom tiled one, per HomeGuide.
A walk-in shower on HomeGuide's definition is a standalone shower without a tub, usually enclosed by a partial wall or a fixed glass screen so it needs no door or curtain. Its materials alone run $500 to $6,000. The single choice that sets the price is prefabricated insert against custom tile, and everything else on the page moves the number by hundreds rather than thousands.
Source: HomeGuide
This page is general information, not professional advice. Remodeling prices move with your local labor market, the condition of what is already there, the finishes you pick and what your building department requires, and the only number that counts is a written quote from a contractor who has walked the job.
Prefabricated shower cost by material
| Material | Materials | Labor | Total installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass | $500 – $2,000 | $500 – $1,500 | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Acrylic | $550 – $2,000 | $600 – $1,800 | $1,150 – $3,800 |
| Cultured marble | $2,000 – $3,700 | $2,000 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $8,000 |
Source: HomeGuide
HomeGuide describes fiberglass as the cheapest and least durable of the three, acrylic as more durable and easier to clean, and cultured marble as the costliest and most durable. The labor column is worth reading on its own: on its figures labor is roughly half the installed cost of a prefab shower, and it says labor makes up 40% to 60% of a shower installation because of how many trades are involved.
Source: HomeGuide
Custom tiled walk-in shower cost
| Surface | Per square foot installed |
|---|---|
| Stone tile | $10 – $50 |
| Solid surface slab | $10 – $80 |
| Ceramic tile | $12 – $40 |
| Porcelain tile | $15 – $50 |
| Glass tile | $20 – $100 |
| Porcelain slab | $50 – $120 |
| Stone slab | $50 – $150 |
Source: HomeGuide
HomeGuide's note on the slabs is a practical one rather than a price one: tile and solid-surface slabs are popular because a slab has no grout lines, which it links to better resistance to mold, mildew and microbes. Its labor rates for the job are $30 to $100 per hour for a tile installer, $40 to $100 for a bathroom remodelling contractor and $50 to $150 for a general contractor, with labor for a prefab kit at $500 to $4,300 and for a custom tile shower at $1,400 to $9,000.
Source: HomeGuide
Curbless is not automatically the expensive option. HomeGuide lists barrier-free prefab stalls alongside custom tile as both being available curbless.
Accessibility and comfort features, priced separately
| Feature | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Grab bars or handrails | $50 – $300 per bar |
| Built-in shelf or recessed niche | $200 – $500 |
| Custom shower bench | $300 – $800 |
| Shower screen | $300 – $1,000 |
| Frameless shower door | $600 – $1,900 |
| Slip-resistant floor | $2 – $20 per square foot |
| Steam shower conversion | $2,300 – $11,700 |
Source: HomeGuide
HomeGuide describes an accessible walk-in shower as one with a low threshold or a curbless entry level with the bathroom floor, and an opening at least 36 inches wide so a wheelchair can turn around. On the comfort side it prices a rainfall showerhead at $20 to $400 basic or $400 to $2,000 high-end and a dual showerhead at $25 to $275 basic or $475 to $1,500 high-end. Its cost factors are the type, the size, the age of the bathroom — older plumbing has to be brought up to code, and water damage or mold has to be dealt with before installation — and the features.
Source: HomeGuide
If you are replacing a bathtub rather than an existing shower: what a tub to shower conversion costs.
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Questions people ask next
- Is a walk-in shower cheaper than a bathtub?
- Not necessarily. HomeGuide publishes $800 to $4,600 for a bathtub replacement against $1,000 to $8,000 for a prefab walk-in shower installed and $3,500 to $15,000 for a custom tiled one, so a basic tub is cheaper than most walk-in showers on its figures.
- How much is a tiled walk-in shower per square foot?
- HomeGuide publishes $12 to $40 per square foot installed for ceramic tile, $15 to $50 for porcelain, $10 to $50 for stone and $20 to $100 for glass, with porcelain and stone slabs at $50 to $120 and $50 to $150.
- What does the labor cost on a walk-in shower?
- HomeGuide puts installation labor at $500 to $4,300 for a prefab kit and $1,400 to $9,000 for a custom tile shower, and says labor is 40% to 60% of the project because a demo crew, tile installers, electricians and plumbers are all involved.
- How much does a curbless shower cost?
- HomeGuide prices a barrier-free or curbless prefab shower stall at $2,000 to $4,100 for the stall itself, the most expensive stall type on its table, and says a custom tiled shower can also be built curbless.
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