Shower remodels and walk-in shower installs across San Diego County
A tired fiberglass surround, a leaking pan, or a curb you trip over is enough reason to redo a shower. We connect you with insured local crews that demo the old unit, install a new pan or curbless waterproofing, retile the walls, set a new pressure-balancing valve, and finish with frameless glass and new hardware.
What's included in this service?
- Demo of the existing tub or shower pan, walls, valve, and drain
- Shower pan install (PVC liner or Schluter Kerdi) with proper slope to drain and curb or curbless transition
- Pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve replacement and trim install
- Wall tile with waterproofing behind the tile (Schluter Kerdi board or RedGard on cement board)
- Frameless glass enclosure measure and install with new hardware and sweep
- Bench, niche, grab-bar blocking, and accessories added during the rough-in
When do you need this service?
- Fiberglass surround is cracked, yellowed, or pulling away from the wall
- Grout is failing and water is getting behind the tile (look for soft drywall outside the shower)
- You want a low-curb or curbless entry instead of a 4-inch step-over
- The valve sticks, runs hot-cold swings, or has not been updated since the 1990s
- You want a frameless glass enclosure but the existing wall is not plumb enough for it
What do homeowners ask about Shower Remodel?
How much does a shower remodel cost in San Diego?
A standard alcove shower replacement in San Diego runs $9,000-$16,000. A custom walk-in with frameless glass, a niche, and a curbless entry lands at $16,000-$28,000. The biggest cost drivers are the size of the tile, glass thickness, and whether the drain is being moved.
How long does a shower remodel take?
Most San Diego shower remodels finish in 2-4 weeks of on-site work: 2-3 days demo, 2-3 days rough-in and waterproofing, then tile and grout, then a final cure day before glass measure and install. Custom glass adds 1-2 weeks for fabrication after the final measure.
What is the difference between a shower remodel and a tub-to-shower conversion?
A shower remodel replaces an existing shower in place. A tub-to-shower conversion removes a bathtub and replaces it with a low-threshold shower, which usually means moving the drain and reworking the wet wall. Conversions cost more because of the plumbing and the larger tile area.
Do I need a permit to remodel a shower in San Diego?
Yes, when you are moving plumbing, replacing the shower pan, or doing any electrical work like adding a light or a fan. The City of San Diego and most surrounding cities handle this through an e-permit portal. Verify any contractor you hire pulls the permit before work begins.
What tile is best for a shower in San Diego?
Porcelain tile is the most common pick for a San Diego shower: it is dense, low-porosity, and rated for wet areas. Large-format porcelain (12x24, 24x24) reads modern and cuts down on grout lines. Natural stone like marble or travertine looks great but needs sealing and more careful cleaning, especially in hard-water zones.
Where do we offer Shower Remodel in San Diego County?
We provide shower remodel in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
The crew showed up on the day they said, demo was wrapped in two days, and the tile work was the cleanest I have seen in our 1970s bath. Final walkthrough was a punch list of three small things, all fixed inside a week. Worth every dollar.
We stopped using the guest tub years ago. The conversion took three weeks start to finish, the curbless shower is easy for my mother to step into, and the price matched the quote with no add-ons.
Lived through the remodel with two kids and a dog. Crew kept the dust contained, kept us posted on what was happening each morning, and finished the frameless glass shower ahead of the date on the schedule.
Need shower remodel in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.