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Birmingham, AL · 1.2 million people

Walk-in shower cost in Birmingham, AL

Most homeowners pay $5,200 – $8,650 (mid-range, typical $6,650, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and 1% above the Alabama average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,200 – $8,650Birmingham, AL · 15 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $6,650
Labour $2,591Materials $4,057Work hours: 33.2

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Price levels in Birmingham, AL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,550
$2,750 – $4,600
$1,305$2,240
Mid-range$6,650
$5,200 – $8,650
$2,591$4,057
Premium$10,700
$8,350 – $13,900
$3,731$6,975

Why prices in Birmingham, AL are different

Labor is about 39% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Birmingham, AL area cost about 12% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 1% above the Alabama average.

Birmingham, AL ranks 88 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does walk-in shower cost in Birmingham, AL?

A mid-range job typically costs $6,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $5,200 – $8,650. Basic is about $3,550 and premium about $10,700.

Is walk-in shower more expensive in Birmingham, AL than elsewhere in Alabama?

Birmingham, AL: 1% above the Alabama average of $6,600. Labor is about 39% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Birmingham, AL area cost about 12% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 1% above the Alabama average.

How does Birmingham, AL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Birmingham, AL ranks 88 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $7,000.

How much of the price is labor in Birmingham, AL?

About 39% at the mid-range level, around 33 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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