What shower installation typically costs
| Plumbing for a new shower | $2,989–$5,989Valve, drain and connections. Tile and glass are separate. |
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Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- A tub is being converted to a walk-in shower
- A leaking shower base or failed tile is being rebuilt
- You are adding a bathroom
What changes the price
| The drain | A tub drain is 1.5 inches and a shower needs 2. Converting means changing it. |
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| Fixtures | A single head is simple. Rain heads, body sprays and hand showers each add piping. |
| Base | A prefabricated base is quicker than a custom tiled one with a linear drain. |
What the job involves
- Confirm the layout: the drain position, the valve height and the heads.
- Install or change the drain, and set the base or prepare for a tiled pan.
- Install the valve and run piping to each outlet.
- Pressure test and have it inspected before the walls are closed.
- Return after tiling to fit the trim, heads and hand shower.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 days of rough-in, plus the finish visit
- Permits
- A plumbing permit is needed when the drain or supply piping changes.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for shower installation, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
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Questions people ask
How much does shower installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
Plumbing for a new shower: $2,989–$5,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
Can a tub be converted to a shower?
Yes. The drain has to be made larger and the valve repositioned, so the floor or the ceiling below is opened.
How long before I can use it?
The plumbing takes a day or two. Tiling and waterproofing need to cure, so allow one to two weeks overall.
Do you do the tile?
The plumbing is ours. Tile is done by a tile setter, and we coordinate with yours.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
