Shower And Bathtub Installation Or Replacement costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Shower installation or replacement Cost | $1,000 – $20,000+ | new shower; materials and professional installation |
| Shower installation or replacement Cost | $1,000 – $8,000 | prefab shower stall insert |
| Walk-in shower cost | $1,000 – $8,000 | installed (prefab walk-in shower) |
| Walk-in shower cost | $3,500 – $15,000 | for a custom tiled walk-in shower |
| Cost to install shower pan | $500 – $1,550 | premade shower pan installed |
| Cost to install shower pan | $900 – $3,500 | custom tiled shower pan |
| Steam shower cost | $2,900 – $6,800 | prefab steam shower installed |
| Steam shower cost | $2,300 – $16,500 | custom steam shower or existing-shower conversion |
| Shower insert cost | $1,000 – $8,000 | installed |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
- Shower installation or replacement Cost
- Walk-in shower cost
- Cost to install shower pan
- Steam shower cost
- Shower insert cost
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Shower insert cost | $400 – $4,100 | (materials only) |