Basic
$1,718 – $4,727 each
60 in. white fiberglass alcove tub with glue-up fiberglass wall surround, chrome pressure-balance tub and shower set
Photo: Kritzolina · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Shower Bath Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Remove an old tub and install a new alcove bathtub-shower combination (tub, wall surround and fixtures) in the same location.
Shower Bath in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $2,021 to $5,561 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Bath in Detroit, Michigan
$2,021 – $5,561
eachPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for shower bath.
National average: $2,000 – $5,500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2,021 – $5,561 each
60 in. white acrylic alcove tub with multi-piece acrylic surround with built-in shelves, chrome pressure-balance set
Premium
$2,526 – $6,951 each
60 in. white acrylic alcove tub, tile-look acrylic wall panels, brushed nickel pressure-balance set
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $905 – $2,439 | each |
| Labor | labor | $720 – $2,033 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $238 – $653 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $158 – $436 | each |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Design styles
See how shower bath looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Detroit style: Mid-century modern and industrial loft
Metro Detroit has a deep mid-century modern inheritance, from Cranbrook to the region's 1950s ranches, plus converted downtown lofts that go industrial. Local designers lean on both rather than on coastal or Mediterranean references.
Work by Detroit designers first, then the styles Detroit draws from.
Built fromMid-Century ModernIndustrial
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Concetti
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($914.00-$2,464.00 per unit)
- Labor ($686.00-$1,936.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($240.00-$660.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($160.00-$440.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs in Detroit 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 Bath, 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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