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Shower Replacement Guide for Greater Charleston Homeowners

Shower replacement is a different scope than a tub-to-shower conversion or a full remodel. You're swapping a worn or dated shower for a new one inside the existing footprint — often the right move when the rest of the bathroom is in good shape.

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When replacement is the right scope

If the existing shower is leaking, the grout and waterproofing are failing, the surround is dated or cracked, or you simply want a different look — replacement typically lands in the $9,000–$17,000 range for an acrylic system or $14,000–$30,000 for tile across Greater Charleston.

  • Failing waterproofing or visible leaks behind tile (especially in older peninsula and West Ashley stock)
  • Cracked or chalky fiberglass surrounds from the 80s–90s in inner North Charleston, Hanahan, and older Goose Creek stock
  • Outdated builder-grade tile in 90s–2000s Mount Pleasant, Park West, Dunes West, Hamlin Plantation, Rivertowne, Shadowmoss, and older Cane Bay / Nexton phases
  • Persistent mold from undersized vent fans (common in historic peninsula and barrier-island stock)
  • Salt-air-fouled fixtures and shower glass on barrier-island beach houses
  • Worn primary-bath showers in long-tenure Avondale, Byrnes Downs, South Windermere, Riverland Terrace, and Old Village Mount Pleasant cottages

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep the existing shower pan?+

Sometimes, but most full-service remodelers replace the pan because that's where leaks start — and in Lowcountry humidity, a compromised pan rots the subfloor and joists fast. If a quote keeps the existing pan, ask why and what the warranty covers if it leaks later.

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