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Shower Replacement Guide for Raleigh-Durham and Triangle 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–$28,000 for tile across the Research Triangle.

  • Failing waterproofing or visible leaks behind tile
  • Cracked or chalky fiberglass surrounds from the 80s–90s
  • Outdated builder-grade tile in 90s–2000s Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Hope Valley, and Woodcroft subdivisions
  • Persistent mold from undersized vent fans (common in older Inside-the-Beltline Raleigh, downtown Durham, and Chapel Hill stock)
  • Worn primary-bath showers in long-tenure North Raleigh and South Durham brick ranches

Not sure which option fits your home? Julia will walk you through a 2-minute guided conversation and show you a personalized remodel profile.

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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. If a quote keeps the existing pan, ask why and what the warranty covers if it leaks later.

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