Shower Door Cost Guide (2026): Frameless vs. Framed
Prices below are published third-party national estimates, not quotes. Two sources often disagree, so we show both. Local prices depend on size, glass, hardware and access.
Installed cost by door type
| Type | HomeGuide | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Framed | $400 – $1,100 | $600 – $1,200 |
| Semi-frameless | $500 – $1,550 | $800 – $1,300 |
| Frameless | $600 – $1,900 | $1,100 – $5,000 |
| Neo-angle / corner | $900 – $2,000 | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Sliding / bypass | see door-only table | $700 – $2,000 |
| Shower screen (fixed panel) | $300 – $1,000 | – |
| Custom | $1,400 – $3,300 | $1,300 – $2,500+ |
Sources: HomeGuide, "How Much Does It Cost to Install a Shower Door? (2026)"; Angi, "How Much Does Shower Door Installation Cost? [2026 Data]". HomeGuide also reports a $1,200 national average for installed frameless doors; Angi's dedicated frameless guide gives a typical $1,000–$2,500 (Angi, "How Much Does a Frameless Shower Door Cost to Install? [2026 Data]").
Door-only prices (HomeGuide)
| Style | Frameless | Semi-frameless | Framed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bypass (sliding) | $450 – $1,450 | $350 – $1,100 | $250 – $780 |
| Hinged / pivot | $300 – $1,220 | $300 – $850 | $200 – $750 |
| Neo-angle | $550 – $1,250 | $500 – $1,400 | $500 – $1,000 |
| Full glass enclosure | $700 – $2,000 | – | $500 – $1,000 |
Add $150 – $600 installation labor. Source: HomeGuide, "How Much Does It Cost to Install a Shower Door? (2026)".
Repairs, replacement and upgrades
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Full door replacement | $580 – $1,650 |
| Old door removal | $30 – $100 |
| Shower glass panel replacement | $300 – $650 |
| Door sweep | $10 – $70 |
| Low-iron (ultra-clear) glass | +$6 – $15 per sq ft |
| Protective coating (e.g. EnduroShield, ShowerGuard) | +$4 – $20 per sq ft |
| Frosted glass | +$2 – $11 per sq ft |
| Glazier labor | $100 – $150 first hour, then $35 – $75/hr |
Source for all rows: HomeGuide, "How Much Does It Cost to Install a Shower Door? (2026)".
What drives price
- Frameless vs. framed, and glass thickness (3/8" vs 1/2")
- Size and number of panels; custom vs. standard sizes
- Hardware finish and quality
- Glass upgrades: low-iron, frosted, coatings
- Wall condition and backing; removing the old door
Get two or three itemized quotes. Related: frameless · glass guide · repair
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