A shower door costs $470–$910 installed for framed or semi-frameless doors at BathCalc’s 2026 model rates, and $1,000–$1,400 for frameless glass. Door type, glass width, and custom sizes drive the final number.
| Framed | Semi-frameless | Frameless |
|---|---|---|
| $470–$650 | $660–$910 | $1,000–$1,400 |
| Door & hardware | $264 |
| Installation labor | $216 |
| Options (width, custom, haul) | $72 |
Range covers typical installer quotes. Frameless adds a measurement visit and fabrication lead time.
What a shower door costs by type
Baseline model rates — the same model the calculator runs, before your region and width adjustments.
| Door width | Framed | Semi-frameless | Frameless |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 in (standard) | $410 – $570 | $600 – $830 | $940 – $1,300 |
| 48 in | $440 – $610 | $630 – $870 | $970 – $1,340 |
| 60 in (wide) | $470 – $650 | $660 – $910 | $1,000 – $1,380 |
| 72 in (double) | $500 – $690 | $690 – $950 | $1,030 – $1,430 |
Ranges include standard installation on prepared openings in the contiguous U.S. See methodology.
Door types at a glance
| Type | Glass | Look & upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Framed | Thin tempered, full metal frame | Budget workhorse; tracks need regular cleaning |
| Semi-frameless | Trimmed edges | Cleaner lines, fewer crevices, mid price |
| Frameless | 3/8"–1/2" tempered, heavy hinges | Luxury look, easiest to clean, costs about double |
What moves the price most
- Door type. Frameless glass roughly doubles the framed price on hardware and glass thickness alone.
- Glass width. Above a 36-inch opening, wider glass adds about $3 per inch.
- Custom cuts. Out-of-square or oversized openings need measured glass — $200 or more, non-returnable.
- Prep work. Rotted jambs, missing curb, or wall repairs surface at removal time.
- Regional labor rates. The same install runs −10% in the Midwest to +18% in the Northeast.
Typical timeline
| Scope | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Framed / semi-frameless install | 2–4 hours |
| Frameless — measurement visit | 30–60 min |
| Frameless — fabrication + install | 1–2 weeks + 2–3 hrs |
Shower door questions
How much does it cost to install a shower door?
A framed or semi-frameless door runs $470–$910 installed at BathCalc’s 2026 model rates; frameless glass runs $1,000–$1,400 depending on width and hardware.
Are frameless shower doors worth it?
They cost about double but last longer, clean easier, and read as a luxury feature. Most worthwhile in primary baths and updated tiled showers.
How long does installation take?
Framed and semi-frameless doors go in within 2–4 hours. Frameless needs a measurement visit plus 1–2 weeks fabrication, then a 2–3 hour install.
What glass thickness do shower doors use?
Framed doors use thin tempered glass in a metal frame. Frameless doors use 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch tempered glass with heavy hinges.
Can I install a shower door myself?
Framed kits are a confident-DIY job. Frameless glass is not: panels are heavy, holes must be drilled into finished tile, and mis-measured glass can't be returned.
Does a custom shower opening cost more?
Yes — openings over 60 inches or out-of-square walls need custom glass, adding $200 or more over standard sizes.
How we price these estimates
Midpoint = door-type base + $3 per inch above 36 inches + selected options, then multiplied by the regional factor. Bases are $480 framed, $700 semi-frameless or $1,100 frameless. Custom fitting adds $200; removal and haul-away add $150.
These are BathCalc model assumptions, not a survey of contractor bids. The range is 85%–118% of the midpoint, rounded to the nearest $10; it is a planning allowance, not a statistical confidence interval. Regional factors are baseline 1.00, Northeast 1.18, West 1.12, South 0.92 and Midwest 0.90; they do not replace ZIP-code quotes.
Scope reference: Homewyse glass shower door installation scope. Reference scopes and dates can differ from this model; the linked page does not independently validate every BathCalc rate. Compare demolition, disposal, waterproofing, tax, permits and structural repairs explicitly when requesting itemized quotes. Model documentation updated . Report a pricing or scope correction.
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