National figures · sources checked Sep 29, 2026
Shower remodel cost: what national cost guides report
These are national figures published by two cost guides, shown with a link to each so you can read how they were measured. A shower job can mean anything from new fixtures to a full tear-out, so the guides split it into different projects. Local prices vary, so treat these as a starting point, not a quote.
National cost ranges
| Project | Typical range | Average | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower remodel | $2,000 to $9,000 | $7,000 | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does a Shower Remodel Cost?, updated Jun 19, 2026 |
| New shower installation | $4,449 to $12,373 | About $8,204 | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does Shower Installation Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $1,500 to $8,000 | About $3,000 | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $5,000 to $11,000 | $8,000 | Fixr: How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, updated Mar 4, 2025 |
Unit costs
| Project | Typical range | Average | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower tiling | $5 to $10 per sq ft | Not given | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does a Shower Remodel Cost?, updated Jun 19, 2026 |
| Plumbing work | $45 to $200 per hour | Not given | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does a Shower Remodel Cost?, updated Jun 19, 2026 |
What the sources say moves the price
- HomeAdvisor (shower remodel): the materials and shower type you choose set the total, the size of the shower and the demolition needed drive labor, and mold removal or water damage repairs can add hundreds to thousands. (Source: How Much Does a Shower Remodel Cost?, updated Jun 19, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor (new shower): budget for demolition, cleanup averaging $250 and a building permit around $250. (Source: How Much Does Shower Installation Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026)
- Fixr (walk-in shower): prices vary with materials and design type. (Source: How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, updated Mar 4, 2025)
How these figures were gathered
- HomeAdvisor says it surveys customers about their costs after a project is complete to build these figures. (Source: How Much Does a Shower Remodel Cost?, updated Jun 19, 2026; How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor says it surveyed thousands of customers about their project costs to build these figures. (Source: How Much Does Shower Installation Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026)
- Fixr says it gathers cost information from pricing databases, licensed contractors and industry experts. (Source: How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, updated Mar 4, 2025)
We copied each figure from the linked page on September 29, 2026; the date next to it is the page's own last update. These are national numbers, so prices where you live can be higher or lower. We don't publish cost estimates of our own, and none of these figures come from the contractors listed on this site.