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Cost to Install a Shower Pan
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Shower Pan Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade shower pan. | 1 pan | $196.45 | $275.20 |
| Shower Pan Labor Direct labor expenses to install shower pan. | 3.9 hours | $201.67 | $217.17 |
| Shower Pan Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install shower pan including: fabrication and polishing disposables, manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants. | 1 pan | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Shower Pan Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, biscuit joiner, detail sander. | $63.75 | $86.25 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Shower Pan | 1 pan | $486.87 | $603.62 |
| | Average cost per pan | $486.87 | $603.62 |
Cost to Install a Shower Pan - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Shower Pan averages $486.87 - $603.62 per pan in 2013. This Shower Pan 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 Pan 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 Pan Installation - Average Cost Per Pan
Expect to pay in the high end of the $486.87 - $603.62 per pan 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 Pan Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Shower Pan - 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 Pan 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 Pan Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Shower Pan 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 Pan - References
- Calculating Labor Costs The Journal of Light Construction, May 2006, Shawn McCadden
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Stone: Designing Kitchens, Baths and Interiors with Natural Stone Stewart, Tabori and Chang, Oct 2003, Heather Adams, ISBN 1584792906
