Shower Remodel Cost & Planning • Jacksonville, FL
When homeowners in Jacksonville ask about shower remodel cost, the honest answer is that two showers with the same footprint can cost very different amounts. The surface you choose, the waterproofing underneath it, any plumbing changes and the glass enclosure all move the number — and the hidden parts of the work matter more than the finished look.
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5.0 · 51 Google reviewsBraga Remodeling installs both full tile showers and acrylic/fiberglass shower systems. A written estimate separates the demolition, the waterproofing, the tile or wall work and the fixtures, so you can compare options on scope instead of guessing.
Overview
The biggest cost driver is the wall system you choose. A full tile shower — mud pan or membrane pan, waterproofed walls, tile on walls and floor — involves more labor and material layers than a one-piece or multi-piece acrylic/fiberglass surround. Tile gives you custom sizing, niches, benches and design choices; acrylic installs faster and seals with fewer grout lines to maintain.
Underneath the visible surfaces, waterproofing decides whether the shower lasts. Florida's humidity is unforgiving: tile stuck directly to drywall or a poorly built pan will fail even when the grout lines look perfect. Cement board or foam boards with a proper membrane, a correctly sloped and drained pan, and sealed corners and niches are the parts of the job that prevent mold and callbacks.
The rest of the scope depends on how much changes. Keeping the drain, valve and shower head in place is one project; moving plumbing, adding a rain head or body sprays, relocating the shower within the bathroom or converting a tub to a shower is another. Glass, fixtures and demolition add their own pieces — and if the demo reveals rotten framing or water damage behind the old surround, that repair has to happen before the new shower goes in.
Wall system
Tile vs acrylic labor
Waterproofing
Membrane, pan and slope
Plumbing changes
Valve, drain and layout moves
Glass & fixtures
Enclosure and finish choices
Cost Drivers
A custom tile shower is built layer by layer and can be shaped around niches, benches and glass. An acrylic or fiberglass surround arrives in panels and installs faster, with fewer seams to maintain.
Removing the old shower, tub or surround is only the first step. What the walls and subfloor look like underneath decides whether the estimate needs repair labor.
The shower pan is sloped to drain and waterproofed before tile goes down. Walls get cement board or foam board with a membrane so moisture never reaches the framing.
Valve and drain location, shower head selection and the glass enclosure all shape the finished scope — and moving plumbing changes both labor and inspection requirements.
Our Process
We inspect the current shower or tub, check what is behind it where accessible and talk through tile versus acrylic options for your budget and timeline.
We confirm demolition depth, waterproofing system, wall material, plumbing work, glass and fixture selections so the estimate covers the whole project.
You receive a written estimate that separates demolition, waterproofing, tile or wall work, plumbing and finishing — no lump of mystery labor.
We demolish, rebuild the pan and waterproofing, flood-test the pan, then tile and finish. The rest of the bathroom stays protected while the shower is under construction.
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“I had a great experience with this construction company. They were honest, reliable, and did exactly what they promised. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail.”
“We had an overall wonderful experience with Braga Remodeling. They were responsible, professional and communicated well throughout the process.”
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Tell us whether you are keeping a tub, going tile or acrylic, and what is wrong with the current shower. We will inspect it, check for hidden damage and put the Braga Remodeling scope in writing. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 520-1994 or email braga@bragaremodeling.com.
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