Shower Remodel Cost Calculator
Pick the type of shower remodel and options to see a typical installed cost in Tulsa.
Estimates use typical installed prices and standard measurements. They are not a quote. An in-home consultation sets your exact price.
Five ways to remodel a shower
| Remodel type | Best when | Typical cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | Walls and pan are sound; it just looks tired | $900 – $2,500 | 1 day |
| Acrylic wall system | You want new, easy-clean walls fast | $3,500 – $8,000 | 1–2 days |
| Custom tile rebuild | You want a fully custom look | $6,000 – $14,000 | 4–7 days |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | Nobody uses the tub | $4,000 – $9,000 | 1–3 days |
| Curbless walk-in shower | Mobility, wheelchairs, or a modern open look | $8,000 – $18,000 | 4–8 days |
Start with the condition of your shower
The first question isn't style, it's what's behind the walls. A shower that's stained the ceiling below, has a flexing floor, or has soft spots in the walls has a water problem: the shower pan or waterproofing has failed. That shower needs to come out to the studs so damaged framing and subfloor can be replaced. If everything is solid and it simply looks dated, you have more options, including a quick refresh. The repair-or-replace tool helps you sort it out.
Walk-in shower remodels
"Walk-in shower" usually means a shower with a low or no threshold and a wide, open entry, often with glass instead of a curtain. Most Tulsa walk-in showers are built in the footprint of an old 60-inch tub, so they fit without moving walls. Add a fold-down seat, a handheld shower on a slide bar, and blocking for grab bars, and the shower works for every stage of life.
Choosing materials
- Walls: grout-free acrylic panels install fastest and clean easiest; tile offers unlimited design. Compare them in acrylic vs. tile.
- Floor: a one-piece base, or a tiled pan with small slip-resistant tile.
- Glass: framed, semi-frameless or frameless. See glass shower doors.
- Valve: a pressure-balanced or thermostatic valve prevents sudden temperature swings and scalding.
Adding a shower where there isn't one
Turning a half bath into a full bath, or adding a shower to a basement or new suite, is a different project with new plumbing and drains. See new shower installation.
What a shower remodel looks like, day by day
- Consultation: measurements, a look at the plumbing and subfloor, material choices and a firm price.
- Tear-out: old walls, base or tub removed; any water damage repaired.
- Plumbing: new valve and drain connections.
- Walls and base: acrylic panels in a day, or waterproofing and tile over several days.
- Glass and finish: trim, fixtures, caulk, and glass (frameless glass is measured last).
Shower Remodeling across the Tulsa metro: Tulsa, Midtown Tulsa, South Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks & Bixby, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Glenpool, Coweta.