Basic
$890 – $3,113 each
Three-panel white fiberglass surround glued to prepared walls, smooth panels with no shelves, trim and caulk at tub and edges
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How Much Does Install Bathtub Surround Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install one three-wall acrylic or fiberglass panel tub surround over prepared walls around an existing tub, including trim and caulk.
Install Bathtub Surround in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1,047 to $3,663 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Bathtub Surround in Washington, District of Columbia
$1,047 – $3,663
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install bathtub surround.
National average: $1,000 – $3,500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,047 – $3,663 each
Five-panel white acrylic surround with molded corner shelves and soap ledge, overlapping seams, trim and caulk
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$1,308 – $4,578 each
Heavier acrylic panel surround in a stone-look texture with built-in shelves, color-matched trim and caulk
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $473 – $1,654 | each |
| Labor | labor | $364 – $1,274 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $126 – $441 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $84 – $294 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Install Bathtub Surround photo examples
White one-piece tub and shower surround set between wall studs during remodel
Photo: Forest Service - Northern Region · Public domain · Source
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Design styles
See how install bathtub surround looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Photos of the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
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
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($450.00-$1,575.00 per unit)
- Labor ($350.00-$1,225.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($120.00-$420.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($80.00-$280.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to Install a Tub Surround - Block Renovation, Block Renovation, retrieved Nov 2026
- How to Choose a Tub Surround - Badeloft, Badeloft, retrieved 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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