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Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 621,000 people

Walk-in shower cost in Durham, NC

Most homeowners pay $5,300 – $8,800 (mid-range, typical $6,750, before sales tax), 4% below the national average and 2% above the North Carolina average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,300 – $8,800Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 15 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $6,750
Labour $2,713Materials $4,057Work hours: 33.2

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Price levels in Durham, NC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,650
$2,850 – $4,700
$1,393$2,240
Mid-range$6,750
$5,300 – $8,800
$2,713$4,057
Premium$10,800
$8,450 – $14,100
$3,875$6,975

Why prices in Durham, NC are different

Labor is about 40% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Durham, NC area cost about 8% 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 4% below the national figure and 2% above the North Carolina average.

Durham, NC ranks 80 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 Durham, NC?

A mid-range job typically costs $6,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $5,300 – $8,800. Basic is about $3,650 and premium about $10,800.

Is walk-in shower more expensive in Durham, NC than elsewhere in North Carolina?

Durham, NC: 2% above the North Carolina average of $6,650. Labor is about 40% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Durham, NC area cost about 8% 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 4% below the national figure and 2% above the North Carolina average.

How does Durham, NC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Durham, NC ranks 80 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $7,000.

How much of the price is labor in Durham, NC?

About 40% 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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