Market Data
Here you can view average costs by product type, size, design, and location.
Benefits and drawbacks of each are noted as well.
Average costs on this page are estimates including demolition, hauling, and installation. Prices vary significantly on location and home specifications.
Prices are without glass, add $1,500-$4,000 for shower glass.
Expected Lifetime is how long it typically remains in excellent condition without mold. This time can drop drastically with lower quality of installation.
Fiberglass
- Cheap, but low quality
- Porous, brittle, stains easily
- Typically limited design options
- Fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 1 – 3 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $4,000 – $8,000
30×60 – $5,000 – $10,000
36×60 – $5,500 – $11,000
42×60 – $7,500 – $13,500
42×94 – No Data Available
Tile (Standard Grout)
- Requires resealing every 6-12 months
- Mold and mildew is nearly inevitable
- Flexible design options
- Long installation
Expected Lifetime: 2 – 5 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $7,000 – $12,000
30×60 – $8,000 – $15,000
36×60 – $8,500 – $15,500
42×60 – $9,000 – $16,000
42×94 – $17,000 – $24,000
Marble (Cultured)
- Absorbs water – despite what companies say
- Mold and mildew is extreme – permanent staining
- Semi-flexible design options
- Semi-fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 2 – 4 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $5,000 – $15,000
30×60 – $6,500 – $18,500
36×60 – $7,000 – $19,000
42×60 – $8,000 – $20,000
42×94 – $18,000 – $33,000
Stone
- Absorbs water (big surprise)
- Mold cannot be properly treated
- Inflexible design
- Semi-fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 3 – 5 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $6,500 – $14,500
30×60 – $7,500 – $16,000
36×60 – $9,500 – $17,500
42×60 – $10,500 – $19,000
42×94 – $16,500 – $30,000
Tile (Epoxy)
- Minimal or no resealing
- Far more complex install process – expensive
- Flexible design options
- Very long installation
Expected Lifetime: 10 – 20 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $28,000 – $35,000
30×60 – $32,000 – $39,000
36×60 – $35,000 – $42,000
42×60 – $38,000 – $45,000
42×94 – $52,000 – $74,000
Marble (Real)
- Extreme water absorption – permanent staining
- Mold and mildew is extreme
- Semi-inflexible design options (very heavy)
- Long installation
Expected Lifetime: 2 – 4 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $45,000 – $80,000
30×60 – $55,000 – $90,000
36×60 – $60,000 – $95,000
42×60 – $65,000 – $100,000
42×94 – $90,000 – $150,000
Acrylic (Recycled)
- Non-porous, edge seals are only danger zone
- Brittle, tends to break along fiber lines
- Semi-flexible design
- Fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 4 – 8 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $7,000 – $12,000
30×60 – $8,500 – $15,000
36×60 – $9,500 – $16,000
42×60 – $13,500 – $19,000
42×94 – $19,000 – $29,000
Virgin Acrylic
- Non-porous, edge seals are only danger zone
- Quality very dependent on installation quality
- Highly flexible design
- Fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 10 – 20 years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $10,000 – $15,000
30×60 – $11,000 – $17,000
36×60 – $12,000 – $18,000
42×60 – $15,500 – $22,500
42×94 – $25,000 – $40,000
Virgin Acrylic (HQS)
- HQS – Highest quality installation specialists
- No mold, mildew, minimal cleaning
- Highly flexible design
- Very fast installation
Expected Lifetime: 30+ years
Average Costs (by size/design):
32×32 – $10,500 – $15,500
30×60 – $11,500 – $17,500
36×60 – $12,500 – $18,500
42×60 – $16,500 – $23,000
42×94 – $26,000 – $41,000
Price Change by Location
In general, there are two causes for location-based price change:
- Long distance from installation office in rural areas (~100+ miles)
- Very high demand in highly urban areas
Typically, the former adds anywhere from $500 to $2000 to the price, while the latter can increase the price from $1000 to $3000, on average.
For example, a customer in Brownwood may pay $1,500 more for a bath remodel based out of San Antonio than a similar customer in Austin, due to distance. On the other hand, a customer in Dallas may pay $2,000 more due to high demand, despite being close to the installers office.
It’s because of all of these details that we require that all remodelers on our platform be completely upfront and honest with customers about any and all price changes due to location.
