"How much will my shower remodel cost?" It's the first question every homeowner asks, and there's no single answer — it depends on what you want done and what materials you choose. But we can give you honest, real-world ranges based on what we charge in the Greenville, Anderson, Clemson, and Spartanburg area.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion: $3,500 – $8,000
Converting a standard alcove bathtub to a walk-in tile shower is our most popular service. A basic conversion with ceramic tile, a standard showerhead, and a shower curtain rod runs around $3,500–$5,000. Upgrade to porcelain tile, a frameless glass door, built-in niche, and brushed nickel fixtures, and you're looking at $6,000–$8,000. Learn more about what the process involves in our tub-to-shower conversion guide.
Shower Tile Replacement: $2,500 – $5,500
If your shower footprint is fine but the tile is cracked, outdated, or moldy, a full retile refreshes everything. Cost depends on tile material (porcelain is mid-range; natural stone costs more) and the shower size. A standard 3x3 shower retile runs $2,500–$4,000. Larger showers or complex patterns like herringbone add to the cost.
Frameless Glass Enclosure: $1,200 – $3,000
Frameless glass is the single biggest visual upgrade you can make. A simple panel with a door for a standard shower runs $1,200–$1,800. A custom multi-panel enclosure for a larger or corner shower can run $2,000–$3,000. Semi-frameless options offer a middle ground at $800–$1,400.
Full Custom Shower Build: $8,000 – $15,000+
A ground-up custom shower with a custom pan, floor-to-ceiling tile, built-in bench, multiple niches, rain showerhead, and frameless glass is a premium project. These typically run $8,000–$15,000 depending on size and material choices. For truly high-end builds with natural stone or steam systems, costs can go higher.
What Affects the Price Most?
- Tile material — ceramic ($3–$6/sq ft) vs porcelain ($5–$12/sq ft) vs natural stone ($10–$30/sq ft)
- Shower size — a 3x3 shower needs ~45 sq ft of tile; a 5x3 needs ~75 sq ft
- Glass type — frameless ($1,200+) vs semi-frameless ($800+) vs curtain ($50+)
- Fixtures — standard ($150–$300) vs premium ($400–$800+)
- Complexity — built-in bench, niche, pattern layout, steam system all add labor
- Demo and substrate repair — if there's water damage behind old tile, it must be fixed first
How We Price Our Work
At Upstate Bath Renewal, we provide a detailed written estimate that breaks down every line item — tile, labor, fixtures, glass, demo, and any allowances. No hidden fees and no surprise invoices at the end. We serve the entire Upstate SC area including Greenville, Anderson, Clemson, Spartanburg, Easley, Seneca, and Pendleton. Contact us for a free estimate.