Basic
$735 – $2,451 each
White fiberglass 3-piece glue-up surround kit, plumbing cut-outs, sealed at the tub, over prepared backing
Photo: NPS Photo · Public domain · Source
How Much Does Shower Surround Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Remove old walls and install a prefab acrylic or fiberglass shower or tub wall surround kit with plumbing cut-outs and sealing.
Shower Surround in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $865 to $2,883 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Surround in Des Moines, Iowa
$865 – $2,883
eachPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for shower surround.
National average: $900 – $3,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$865 – $2,883 each
White acrylic 3-piece surround with molded shelves, plumbing cut-outs, silicone-sealed seams and edges
Premium
$1,081 – $3,604 each
Thicker white acrylic surround with subway-tile texture and corner shelves, plumbing cut-outs, sealed seams
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $381 – $1,269 | each |
| Labor | labor | $315 – $1,050 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $102 – $338 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $68 – $226 | each |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how shower surround looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built from
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Blythe Interiors
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Bodesign Studio · Profile
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Bright Designlab
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Casa Blanca Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($405.00-$1,350.00 per unit)
- Labor ($315.00-$1,050.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($108.00-$360.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($72.00-$240.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Shower Surround, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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