When you are undertaking a bathroom remodeling project, it is important to select the right fixtures and hardware that could add value to your home. At the same time, make sure that your remodeled bathroom provides relaxation and comfort. One of the best ways to enhance your bathroom into a luxury spot is to buy a steam shower. It might appear like a regular shower. But in addition to the traditional features of a shower, it also offers a beneficial sauna experience with its tight seal and vapor generator.

You can either choose a custom-made or a pre-built steam shower based on your requirements and the cost varies accordingly. The average cost of a custom steam shower ranges from $2,500 to $6,200 (excluding labor charges) whereas the average cost of a pre-built steam shower, lies between $1,099 and $4,990 (excluding labor chargers). In case of custom steam shower, you would have to pay more for the labor cost because it is required to seal all the shower parts properly to avoid the formation of mold and mildew in the future.

Other than the cost difference based on customization, there are various other factors that determine the cost of the installation of steam showers.

Size: Steam shower is available in a variety of sizes and the cost increases with the size.

Materials:  Options like ceramic and porcelain tiles are cheaper. But if you want to add high-end materials like marble, be prepared to pay more.

Additional touches: Other upgrades that could improve your steam shower experience are the lighting, music player, built-in seats, touch screen control, aroma therapy etc. However, these luxury touches would raise the overall cost of the steam shower. Therefore, weigh the benefits of these add-on features against your budget and make your choices wisely.

Apart from these, you should also take the lifetime maintenance cost of the steam shower and the running expenses into account.