Install a Corner Shower | |
A plumber will charge $970 to make the replacement, and you can buy the components (door panels made of tempered glass or mirror, wall panels, base and valve and drain assembly) for about $500. If the new shower drain is located in the same place as the old unit, this is a job for an experienced do-it-yourselfer. If it's not, the drain line needs to be moved or a new one added, which is a job for a plumber. The old shower unit is cumbersome to manhandle so removing it might be the most challenging part of the job. When it is gone, inspect the condition of the floor and walls. If there is any sign of water damage, spend the extra time and money to replace the walls with water-resistant drywall (green board) or, better yet, use Durock, a cement board, before installing the new unit. |