Converting a tub to a shower costs about $3,000 on average, with most projects between $1,500 and $8,000.1,2,3 A prefab shower stall sits at the low end. A custom tiled walk-in can pass $10,000.2,3,4 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on shower type, size, materials, whether plumbing moves, and local labor rates.
$3,000
average (Forbes / HomeAdvisor / Angi)
$4,000
average (Fixr)
$1,500 – $8,000
typical range (HomeAdvisor)
$200 – $2,000
permits (HomeAdvisor / Angi)
Cost by shower type
| Type | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shower stall (prefab kit) | $1,000 – $8,000 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Walk-in shower | $800 – $15,000 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Custom tiled walk-in | $3,500 – $15,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Walk-in, Forbes estimate | $750 – $7,000 | Forbes |
| Traditional stall, Forbes estimate | $700 – $1,600 | Forbes |
| Full conversion, Fixr | $1,200 – $10,000 | Fixr |
Forbes, HomeAdvisor and Angi agree on the $3,000 average. HomeAdvisor and Angi print the same stall, walk-in and tile ranges, so they are one dataset. Fixr is higher, at a $4,000 average.1,2,3,4 Home Depot’s own cost guide, aimed at its full-service remodels, quotes $8,000 to $15,000 for a wet-area renovation, which is about what a full tiled job with new plumbing costs and not a basic kit swap.5
Shower stall by shape and size (Angi)
| Stall type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Neo-angle | $450 – $1,200 |
| Square corner | $350 – $1,400 |
| Curved or rounded | $500 – $1,300 |
| Alcove or rectangular | $500 – $2,300 |
| Curbless or barrier-free | $2,000 – $4,100 |
| Size | Inches | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small stall | 32 x 32 | $1,000 – $2,800 |
| Large stall | 36 x 60 | $1,200 – $4,200 |
| ADA standard | 36 x 36 | $1,300 – $5,500 |
| Tub-shower combo, small | 60 x 30 | $1,000 – $3,200 |
| Tub-shower combo, large | 60 x 36 | $1,200 – $4,400 |
Custom walk-in by material (Fixr)
| Material | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Composite stone | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Solid surface | $2,000 – $8,000 |
| Glass tile | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Ceramic tile | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Natural stone | $6,000 – $20,000 |
| Porcelain tile | $7,000 – $14,000 |
Removal, plumbing and add-ons
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tub removal | $150 – $300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Tub removal and haul-away | around $300 | Fixr |
| Plumbing addition | $300 – $2,400 | HomeAdvisor |
| Plumber for faucet and plumbing, if no shower in place | $100 – $250 | Fixr |
| Framed glass door | $300 – $1,200 | Fixr |
| Frameless glass door | $900 – $2,300 | Fixr |
| Grab bars | $85 – $300 each | Fixr |
| Niches | $100 – $400 each | Fixr |
| Permits | $200 – $2,000 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
Angi puts labor at 40% to 60% of total remodel cost, and says tile showers take the longest to install.3 HomeAdvisor and Fixr differ on tub removal ($150 to $300 versus around $300), which is a rounding gap rather than a conflict.2,4
DIY or hire
Forbes says most people will want a pro, though prefab kits make a basic install possible: it prices a DIY kit conversion from $1,200 to $2,150.1 Tiled showers are better left to professionals according to Angi, since waterproofing mistakes cost far more later.3 Home Depot’s shower stall and kit category shows what prefab options cost before you ask for quotes.
Related guides
Shower Remodel Cost: 2026 Prices by Type, Size and Material
Walk-In Shower Cost
Walk-in tub cost
Shower installation
Shower Pan Replacement Cost
Bathroom Remodel Cost
Shower Door Installation Cost
Bathtub Refinishing Cost
Tile Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Forbes Home — Bathtub to Shower Conversion Cost
2. HomeAdvisor — Tub to Shower Conversion Cost
3. Angi — Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost
4. Fixr — Bathtub to Shower Conversion
5. The Home Depot — Tub to Shower Conversion Cost Guide