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Cost to Install a Shower Surround
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Shower Surround Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade shower surround. | 1 surround | $390.89 | $525.99 |
| Shower Surround Labor Direct labor expenses to install shower surround. | 2.9 hours | $146.22 | $153.76 |
| Shower Surround Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install shower surround including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 surround | $30.47 | $32.99 |
| Shower Surround Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Shower Surround | 1 surround | $617.83 | $779.50 |
| | Average cost per surround | $617.83 | $779.50 |
Cost to Install a Shower Surround - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Shower Surround averages $617.83 - $779.50 per surround in 2013. This Shower Surround 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 Surround 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 Surround Installation - Average Cost Per Surround
Expect to pay in the high end of the $617.83 - $779.50 per surround 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 Surround Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Shower Surround - 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 Surround 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 Surround Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Shower Surround 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 Surround - References
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 8: HVAC/Plumbing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- NKBA Bath Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
