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Cost to Install a Shower Base
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Shower Basin Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade shower basin. | 1 basin | $187.06 | $296.98 |
| Shower Basin Labor Direct labor expenses to install shower base. | 3.4 hours | $175.86 | $182.93 |
| Shower Basin Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install shower base including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 basin | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Shower Base | 1 basin | $387.92 | $504.91 |
| | Average cost per basin | $387.92 | $504.91 |
Cost to Install a Shower Base - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Shower Base averages $387.92 - $504.91 per basin in 2013. This Shower Base Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Shower Base Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
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Shower Base Installation - Average Cost Per Basin
Expect to pay in the high end of the $387.92 - $504.91 per basin range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Shower Base Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Shower Base - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Shower Base Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Shower Base Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Shower Base Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Shower Base - References
- PHCC Labor Estimator Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors Foundation, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, Jun 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- Water Heating United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
