Basic
$780 – $2,598 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $917 to $3,057 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$917 – $3,057
eachPrices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for shower surround.
National average: $900 – $3,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$917 – $3,057 each
White acrylic 3-piece surround with molded shelves, plumbing cut-outs, silicone-sealed seams and edges
Premium
$1,146 – $3,821 each
Thicker white acrylic surround with subway-tile texture and corner shelves, plumbing cut-outs, sealed seams
Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $393 – $1,310 | each |
| Labor | labor | $350 – $1,166 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $105 – $349 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $70 – $233 | each |
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.
Design styles
See how shower surround looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Philadelphia style: Rowhouse traditional and industrial loft
Philadelphia's rowhouses and Trinity homes favor traditional detail in small footprints, while converted warehouses in Fishtown and Olde Richmond go industrial: brick, steel, exposed structure and open plan.
Photos of the styles Philadelphia draws from.
Built fromIndustrial
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Caryn Boultinghouse Design Studio · Profile
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Philadelphia 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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