Basic
$801 – $2,669 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 Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $942 to $3,140 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 Washington, District of Columbia
$942 – $3,140
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for shower surround.
National average: $900 – $3,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$942 – $3,140 each
White acrylic 3-piece surround with molded shelves, plumbing cut-outs, silicone-sealed seams and edges
Premium
$1,177 – $3,924 each
Thicker white acrylic surround with subway-tile texture and corner shelves, plumbing cut-outs, sealed seams
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $425 – $1,418 | each |
| Labor | labor | $328 – $1,092 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $113 – $378 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $76 – $252 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how shower 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 ($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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
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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