Cost to Bathtub to Shower Conversion in Boise, ID

$2,625–$10,500 in Boise

5% above the national average · 1.05x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $2,625–$10,500 for a bathtub to shower conversion in Boise, about 5% above the national benchmark. The Mountain West region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Boise prices.

Cost Breakdown in Boise

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per project	$1260	$5775	$18900
Materials	$840	$2,625	$6,300
Labor	$1,260	$2,625	$5,250
Permits	$210	$420	$630
Total	$2,310+5% vs. national avg	$5,670+5% vs. national avg	$12,180+5% vs. national avg

Budget

Prefab shower unit, keep existing drain, new fixtures.

Mid-Range

Custom tile shower, new drain, glass doors, recessed niche.

Premium

Walk-in, frameless glass, custom tile, linear drain, bench.

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Boise may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Prefab Acrylic Surround	$400-$1,000 unit	Low cost, fast installation, seamless surface, no grout to clean	Less customizable, can look dated, may not match your bathroom aesthetic	Rentals, quick flips, budget conversionsLow cost, fast installation, seamless surface, no grout to clean
Custom Tile	$1,500-$6,000 for standard size (materials + setting)	Unlimited design options, durable, increases home value	Higher cost, longer install time, grout requires maintenance	Primary bathrooms, design-forward remodelsUnlimited design options, durable, increases home value
Cultured Marble	$800-$2,500 unit	Non-porous (no grout), custom-cut to fit, durable and easy to clean	Less design variety than tile, can chip at edges	Mid-range conversions where low maintenance is a priorityNon-porous (no grout), custom-cut to fit, durable and easy to clean
Frameless Glass Enclosure	$1,500-$4,500 installed	Open, airy look; easy to clean; premium appearance	Higher cost, requires precise installation, shows water spots	Mid-range to premium custom tile conversionsOpen, airy look; easy to clean; premium appearance
Sliding Glass Door	$400-$1,200 installed	Affordable, space-efficient (no swing clearance needed)	Track can accumulate mildew, less premium look	Small bathrooms, budget conversionsAffordable, space-efficient (no swing clearance needed)

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Boise Estimate

Typical Range

$2,625–$10,500

vs. National Average

5% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.05x

Cost Per project

$1260–$18900

Estimates apply Boise's 1.05x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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