The Short Answer
In Miami-Dade and Broward, most frameless shower door projects we install fall between $900 and $2,500 installed. A single panel door on a standard alcove sits at the low end; a full custom enclosure with heavy glass and premium finishes pushes toward the top. Below that range you are usually looking at semi-frameless or stock-sized doors, and above it, steam enclosures, neo-angle layouts, or oversized panels.
What Actually Drives the Price
- Glass thickness. 3/8-inch tempered glass is the standard for frameless doors and offers the best value. 1/2-inch glass costs roughly 25 to 40 percent more and is worth it only for taller panels or a heavier, high-end feel.
- Configuration. A single walk-in panel is the simplest build. Add a hinged door, a fixed side panel, a return panel, or a neo-angle corner and each piece adds glass, hardware, and labor.
- Hardware finish. Chrome and brushed nickel are the most affordable. Matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, and gold tones carry a premium on hinges, handles, and clamps.
- Site conditions. Out-of-plumb walls, tiled curb irregularities, and oversized openings all add fitting time. Older Miami homes from the 1950s and 1960s often need shimming or notched panels.
- Demolition. Removing an old framed slider or corroded enclosure is usually a modest line item, but it is a line item.
Typical Ranges by Project Type
For planning purposes: a single frameless door for a standard bathtub conversion typically runs $900 to $1,400. A walk-in shower with a door and one fixed panel runs $1,300 to $2,000. Full custom enclosures, steam-ready units, and heavy-glass wraps land between $2,000 and $3,500. Repairs, glass replacement, and re-glazing of an existing frameless unit are far cheaper, often $150 to $600 depending on parts.
Why Local Installers Quote Differently Than Big-Box Stores
Boxed kits are cut to stock sizes and rely on your opening matching the catalog. In South Florida, few openings do. When a kit does not fit, waterproofing suffers and you pay twice. A local fabricator measures your opening after tile work is complete, cuts glass to the quarter inch, and warranties the installation, which is why a custom quote includes measurement, templating, and a written warranty rather than just a pane of glass.
How to Compare Estimates Honestly
When you collect bids, make sure each one states glass thickness, hardware brand and finish, who handles demolition and disposal, and the warranty terms in writing. The cheapest bid usually omits one of those. We itemize every quote we deliver in Miami and Broward so you can see exactly what you are paying for, with no pressure and no deposit games.
Get a Real Number for Your Bathroom
Ballpark ranges only go so far. We provide free in-home estimates across Miami-Dade and Broward, usually within 48 hours, and every quote is itemized in writing. Call 305-814-7483 in Miami-Dade or 954-591-8317 in Broward to schedule yours.