Replacing a shower in Jacksonville, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed. A standard acrylic shower in the same footprint sits near the low end, and stone look walls, glass doors and larger custom sizes move it up. The old shower comes out and the new base and grout free walls go in, usually within one to two days.
Pricing shower replacement work in Jacksonville, AR starts with three things: the scope you want, the materials you pick, and the shape of what is there today. Here is what local homeowners typically pay, what pushes a price up or down, and how the job runs from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
Jacksonville is shaped by Little Rock Air Force Base, which sits inside the city about 17 miles northeast of the capital and covers more than 6,200 acres. The base explains a lot about local housing. Fewer than half of occupied homes, 49 percent, are owner occupied according to Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates, because military families rotate through rentals, and veterans make up 11.6 percent of adults, well above the Arkansas figure of 7.6 percent. The housing is mostly from the postwar decades: the median home was built in 1980, half the stock predates 1980, and 16.3 percent predates 1960. The detail that stands out most in Jacksonville is the health of its older residents. Only 12.1 percent of the population is 65 or older, a smaller share than the state, but among those residents 48.4 percent report a disability, the highest rate of any market on this site, and among residents 75 and older the figure reaches 61.6 percent. Thirty percent of residents 65 and older report an ambulatory difficulty. For a household like that, the bathroom is rarely a cosmetic project. It is a question of whether someone can keep bathing safely at home, and it can come with a deadline set by a hospital stay or a fall. Veterans in that position should talk to the VA before anything is scheduled. The VA's home improvement grant for medically necessary bathroom changes requires approval in advance, and a written estimate with measurements is part of the application, so the order is: VA care team first, measuring visit second, install after approval. Homeowners without VA eligibility usually end up with the same physical solution, a tub replaced by a low threshold shower with a seat, a handheld shower head and grab bars, set in the same alcove so no walls have to move. Landlords near the base ask for the durable version of the same thing, grout free walls that clean quickly between tenants. The median home value is about $155,300, so most Jacksonville projects are focused on one bath rather than a whole remodel. The Little Rock showroom is about 29 minutes away. The city has about 11,270 households. Among residents 65 and older, 16.1 percent report difficulty living independently and 7.2 percent a self care difficulty, so in many of these homes a family member already helps with bathing, which argues for a curtain rod instead of a door and a handheld shower on a slide bar that a helper can reach.
Census figures put the median Jacksonville home at about 46 years old, built around 1980. There are roughly 13,092 housing units here with a median value near $155,300. That makes Jacksonville largely late century construction. Plumbing, wiring, and subfloors are usually close to current practice, and interiors from this period are reaching the end of their first round of finishes, which is the normal time for an update rather than a sign that anything was done wrong. A large share of occupied homes here are rented, so scheduling and approvals often run through an owner or a property manager rather than the person who answers the door. We are used to that, and we keep both parties on the same email so nothing stalls. Values in Jacksonville sit toward the lower end of the markets we serve, so the question is usually which option returns the most service life per dollar, and we will show you the point where spending more stops paying for itself. It is the kind of local detail that changes how a shower replacement project should be planned. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
These typical installed prices cover tearing out the old shower, a new base, new walls and standard fixtures. Wall finish, glass and size set the row.
| Shower option | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Shower replacement, standard to custom size | $10,000 to $18,000 |
| Low step walk in shower, low threshold | $15,000 to $24,000 |
Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free in home consultation sets the exact price.
Bath Planet of Arkansas measures your project and gives you a clear written estimate at no cost.
We are a local bath and shower installer and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:
A shower that leaks or flexes is past repair, even if it still runs. Replacing it removes the old unit, deals with any soft framing, and installs a base and walls that are sealed as one system. The usual timeline in Jacksonville, AR is one to two days.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the Jacksonville area, including:
Jacksonville is about 18 miles from the Little Rock showroom at 6000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, roughly 29 minutes by car. That is close enough that many people drive over to compare wall patterns and fixtures for a shower replacement project before the in home measurement, though nothing requires it.
From the job cards filed after each install, nearest first:
December 2025, in Searcy, about 33 miles away: A deteriorated shower surround prompted a complete overhaul of the existing setup. We efficiently removed the old surround and installed a new 60x32 left hand white fiberglass base, complemented by an Everest clear bypass shower door. The installation featured a smooth wall system with white A bends extending to 8 feet, along with Delta fixtures and dual single shelves for enhanced functionality.
September 2025, in Searcy, about 33 miles away: An outdated shower setup posed both functionality and aesthetic issues. We removed the old shower surround, then installed a new Sprayfoam XL base with travertine walls. Delta Ashlyn fixtures complemented the fresh look, while we added grab bars for safety. The electric whirlpool tub was capped to streamline the design, ensuring a modern, accessible shower experience.
Showers from Bath Planet of Arkansas carry the Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty on the acrylic base and wall panels, and Bath Planet of Arkansas backs the installation, subject to the written terms. Typical installed prices run $10,000 to $18,000, and installs usually take one to two days.
Water damage behind the walls is repaired before the new shower goes in, because new panels over wet or rotted framing will not last. The repair is priced separately once the old walls are open, and it can move a job toward the upper end of the typical $10,000 to $18,000 range. The consultant looks for signs of it during the free visit.
Acrylic panels clean with a soft cloth and a mild, non abrasive cleaner, and there is no grout to seal or scrub. The panels carry Microban antimicrobial protection, which helps resist mold and mildew on the surface. A shower replacement typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed.
No, but keeping the same footprint is the least expensive route, toward the low end of the typical $10,000 to $18,000 range. A larger or custom size shower sits toward the top because it needs a bigger base, more wall panels and often floor work.
Most shower replacements take one to two days. The old base and walls come out, any damage behind them is repaired, and the new base, panels and fixtures go in. Removing a mortar bed shower or fixing rotted framing can add time, and that is written into the price.
Yes, and it is one of the most common jobs. The old walls and mortar bed come out, the framing is checked, and custom made acrylic panels with no grout lines go up over a new base. A shower replacement typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed and takes one to two days.
The median Jacksonville home was built around 1980 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 46 or more years old. That is the age where shower replacement and the other big updates come due, and it is the work Bath Planet of Arkansas does every week.
Jacksonville is shaped by Little Rock Air Force Base, which sits inside the city about 17 miles northeast of the capital and covers more than 6,200 acres. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
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