Short answer
Expect $4,300 to $14,300 for a walk-in shower in Frisco in 2026, about $9,100 on average, since Frisco pays Dallas-Fort Worth labor rates. Frisco's fee schedule, effective October 1, 2026, charges $50 to issue a plumbing permit plus $7 per fixture, and shower valve or drain work needs one.
Key facts
- Frisco's consolidated fee schedule, effective October 1, 2026, lists $50 for each plumbing permit issued and $7 for each plumbing fixture on one trap.[4]
- 81.5% of Frisco homes were built in 2000 or later, and the median home was built in 2009 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024).[6]
- Frisco offers self-service permits for minor plumbing projects, while additions and alterations go through electronic plan review.[5]
Walk-in shower cost in Frisco
No published source prices Frisco bathrooms on their own. Frisco sits inside the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro that the federal wage survey covers, so our Dallas cost pages are the best local guide.
| Job in Frisco (2026) | Typical range | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in shower | $4,300 to $14,300 (average near $9,100) | Dallas walk-in shower cost |
| Tub to shower conversion | $1,900 to $11,500 | Dallas conversion cost |
| Whole bathroom remodel | $5,700 to $17,200 (average near $11,500) | Dallas remodel cost |
| Walk-in tub with installation | $3,500 to $9,900 | Dallas walk-in tub cost |
The conversion range, for example, comes from This Old House's national $2,000 to $12,000[3], with the labor half scaled by local wages. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports May 2025 medians of $29.45 an hour for metro plumbers and $23.04 for tile setters, below the national $30.67 and $26.77[1][2]. Two line items from the same national guide often decide a Frisco bid: moving a drain line ($900 to $1,100) and installing or upgrading a shower valve ($700 to $1,200)[3].
Permits in Frisco
State law requires Texas cities over 5,000 people to permit plumbing work, with exceptions only for leak repairs and swapping faucets, ballcocks, water control valves, disposals and toilets[7]. A shower conversion falls outside those exceptions.
Frisco handles residential permits in two lanes[5]:
- Self-service permits give immediate access for some jobs, including water heaters, doors and windows, and minor electrical and plumbing projects.
- Electronic review covers additions, alterations and larger projects. A tub to shower conversion that changes walls or the drain belongs here.
Frisco's consolidated fee schedule, effective October 1, 2026, lists these plumbing fees[4]:
| Frisco plumbing fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Issuing each plumbing permit | $50 |
| Each supplemental permit | $10 |
| Each plumbing fixture on one trap (water, drain and backflow included) | $7 |
| New finish-out or alteration | $0.09 per gross square foot |
| Each water heater and vent | $7 |
So a single new shower on a plumbing permit starts at $57, plus $0.09 per square foot when the job is an alteration, before any building permit for framing changes. The city's permits page also lets you check a contractor's Frisco registration status through eTRAKiT[5]. Questions go to Plans and Permits at 972-292-5301[5].
Frisco homes and what they mean for the job
Frisco is one of the newest cities in the metro. The median home was built in 2009, and 81.5% of homes went up in 2000 or later[6]. Only about 1.5% predate 1980[6]. About 66% of occupied homes are owner occupied, and 15.5% of owner households are headed by someone 65 or older[6].
What a newer house changes:
- Fewer hidden repairs. Old mortar beds and decades-old supply pipe are rare here. Bids tend to hold closer to the quote.
- Garden tubs. If your primary bath has a separate soaking tub next to the shower, removing the tub to widen the shower may mean moving the drain.
- Slab foundations. Almost all new homes in this region sit on slabs (97.9% of 2024 starts)[9]. Moving a drain means cutting and patching concrete, so get that priced in writing.
- Warranty paperwork. If the house is still under a builder warranty, read it before you cut into walls or the slab.
Choosing a company in Frisco
Texas plumbing licenses are issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), and its website has a license search[8]. You can do plumbing on your own homestead without a license[7], but a paid plumber must be licensed.
Ask each company:
- Is this a self-service permit or a reviewed alteration permit, and who files it?
- What is the plumber's TSBPE license number, and is the company registered in Frisco?
- Will removing the garden tub change the drain location?
- Does any builder warranty still cover the bathroom, and will this work affect it?
- Is a curbless or low-threshold entry possible on this slab?
When to call a pro
- A new shower valve, pan or drain: a licensed plumber and a Frisco permit.
- Removing a garden tub or moving a drain: the slab cut and patch belongs in the written bid.
- A home still under builder warranty: check the warranty terms before demolition.
- Any change to walls or framing: an alteration permit through Frisco's plan review.
More questions
Can I get a Frisco shower permit online without plan review?
Sometimes. Frisco offers self-service permits for minor plumbing projects. Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is usually an alteration, which Frisco sends through electronic review. Call Frisco Plans and Permits at 972-292-5301 if you are not sure which applies.
What does a Frisco plumbing permit cost for a shower?
The fee schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists $50 to issue a plumbing permit, $7 for each fixture on one trap, and $0.09 per square foot for alteration work. A single new shower is one fixture. A building permit for wall changes is a separate fee.
My Frisco house is only 15 years old. Why remodel the bathroom?
Often for access rather than repair. A low or curbless entry is easier to step into with a cane or walker. In a newer home there is less old pipe and tile to deal with behind the wall, which can help a bid hold close to the quote.
Sources
- OEWS May 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area: median hourly wage, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) and Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), series OEUM001910000000047215208 and OEUM001910000000047204408, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- OEWS May 2025, national: median hourly wage, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) and Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), series OEUN000000000000047215208 and OEUN000000000000047204408, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Tub-to-shower conversion cost (updated Mar 4, 2026), This Old House. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Permit, inspection and miscellaneous consolidated fee schedule (effective 10/1/2026), City of Frisco. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Apply for residential permits, City of Frisco, Development Services. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25003, B25007, B25034 and B25035, Frisco city, via Census Reporter, U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1301, Plumbers (sections 1301.051 and 1301.551), Texas Legislature. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (license search), Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Foundation types in 2024: slabs continue to rise, crawl spaces decline (Aug 8, 2025), National Association of Home Builders, Eye on Housing. Accessed 2026-10-15.
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