A shower remodel runs about $3,000 to $6,000 for a basic prefab or tub-to-shower swap, $6,000 to $10,000 for a mid-range tiled shower, and $10,000 to $15,000+ for a custom tiled walk-in with a glass enclosure and bench. Labor is usually 40% to 60% of the total, and the most common budget surprise is hidden water damage behind the old shower.
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An acrylic or fiberglass surround, new fixtures, and minimal plumbing changes. The fastest, cheapest path and plenty for many bathrooms.
Proper waterproofing, standard tile, a new pan, and a basic glass door. The most common remodel and where tile labor starts to drive the price.
Frameless glass, niche and bench, premium tile, possibly moved plumbing. Skilled work and high-end materials push the top end well past $15,000.
You can trim the bill without risking the result if you take the right tasks:
Leave waterproofing, the shower pan, and tile setting to a pro. A failed waterproofing job leaks behind the wall and costs far more to fix later than you ever saved doing it yourself.
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A like-for-like swap often doesn't, but moving plumbing or electrical usually does. Check with your municipality — a permit protects you at resale and ensures the work meets code.
A clean, modern shower helps a sale and bathrooms return well at resale, though you rarely recoup the full cost of a luxury build. Mid-range, broadly appealing finishes tend to return the most.
Tile complexity, glass, plumbing changes, and unknowns behind the wall all swing the number. Get a few itemized bids and ask each contractor how they handle surprises so you can compare apples to apples.
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