Tear-out and haul-away
Removal of the old shower or tub, tile, backer and pan, plus disposal. We protect the floor path and haul everything out the same day so your house is not sitting in debris overnight.
Custom tile, walk-in conversions and code-correct plumbing
Shower remodeling Pocatello ID built to last decades
When you need shower remodeling Pocatello ID homeowners can count on, we tear out the old pan, fix what is hiding behind the tile, and rebuild it waterproof from the studs out. Whether you want a shower renovation Pocatello Idaho for resale or a custom walk-in for aging in place, we handle tile, plumbing, waterproofing and electrical under one crew. Free estimates across Bannock County.
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About this service
What shower remodeling Pocatello ID really involves
Shower remodeling Pocatello ID is the trade of removing an existing shower or tub surround down to the framing, correcting the plumbing and substrate, then rebuilding a waterproof, code-compliant wet area finished in tile, stone or a solid-surface panel. It is not a cosmetic overlay. A proper job means new cement backer board, a bonded waterproofing membrane, a sloped pan, and a valve that matches your home's water pressure. We pull the permit, inspect the rough-in, and pressure-test before a single tile goes up.
Most Pocatello homes were built between the 1950s and 1990s, and the showers in them are showing it. Cracked tile grout, mold and mildew behind the caulk line, and a leaking shower valve that has quietly rotted the subfloor are the three calls we get most. If you have been searching shower remodel near me Pocatello and getting nothing but out-of-town call centers, we are local, we answer the phone, and we can usually walk your bathroom within a few days.
- ✓ Stop hidden water damage
- ✓ Lower your water bill
- ✓ Add usable space
- ✓ Build in accessibility now
What's included
What a full shower remodel includes
Our standard shower package covers tear-out through final caulk: demo, framing repair, new backer board and waterproofing membrane, a sloped pan with a flood test, tile, grout, a new valve and trim, and haul-away. Glass doors, tile upgrades and vanity or flooring work are priced separately so you can see exactly what each adds.
Waterproofing and flood test
Cement backer board, taped seams, a bonded waterproofing membrane and a pre-sloped pan. The pan holds water for 24 hours and we photograph the result before any tile goes up.
New valve and trim
A Kohler, Moen or Delta valve and trim set, pressure-tested and set with the temperature limit stop adjusted. Replacing the valve during a remodel costs a fraction of doing it later through finished tile.
Tile, grout and silicone
Wall and floor tile set with a wet saw and laser level, grouted, then sealed at every change of plane with silicone caulk. We use porcelain or ceramic from Daltile and MSI, with stone available as an upgrade.
Permit and inspection
We pull the plumbing and electrical permits and meet the inspector on site. You get the sign-off paperwork, which is what a buyer's inspector will ask for when you sell.
How it works
How our shower remodel process runs
We measure the alcove, check the valve and drain, and use a moisture meter on the surrounding drywall to see how far the damage runs. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same visit. Allow 45 to 60 minutes.
Day one and two: out comes the old pan, tile and backer. We inspect the framing, replace any soft studs, and run new PEX piping or sweat copper if the existing lines are restricted. A plumber's snake clears the drain line before the new pan goes in.
We hang cement backer board, tape and mud the seams, then roll on a waterproofing membrane or set a bonded sheet membrane. The pan gets a pre-slope and a flood test that sits 24 hours. Nothing gets tiled until that test passes.
Tile goes up with a wet saw, tile spacers and a laser level for consistent grout joints. We set the new Kohler or Delta valve, trim and showerhead, then grout and finish with silicone caulk at every change of plane, not grout, because grout cracks there.
We test hot and cold, check for leaks at the valve and drain, run the exhaust fan, and walk the job with you. Haul-away is included. You get the permit inspection sign-off and a written warranty on labor and waterproofing.
STEP 01On-site measure
We measure the alcove, check the valve and drain, and use a moisture meter on the surrounding drywall to see how far the damage runs. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same visit. Allow 45 to 60 minutes.
Tools & methods
Tools and standards behind our showers
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile cleanly without chipping the glaze, which matters on the visible edges around a niche and the shower curb.
Laser level
Sets the first tile course and the shower door plumb. A door hung out of level is the most common cause of water on the bathroom floor.
Moisture meter
Checks the surrounding drywall and subfloor before demo so we know how far the water damage runs before we price the repair.
Grout float and tile spacers
Pack grout into the joints and keep spacing consistent across the wall. Even joints are what make a tile job read as professional.
Caulking gun with silicone caulk
Seals every change of plane, the curb and the door frame. Silicone flexes with the house; grout does not, which is why corners crack.
Plumber's snake
Clears the drain line before the new pan goes in so a slow drain does not show up after the tile is finished.
Real results
Before and after.
Shower Remodeling
Old Town tub-to-shower conversion
A 1962 cast-iron tub with a cracked tile surround, a leaking valve and galvanized supply lines that dropped pressure whenever the kitchen tap ran. The ceiling below showed a water stain about 8 inches across.
After: A low-curb tiled walk-in with a corner bench, a new pressure-balance valve and repiped supply in PEX. The stain below was traced to the old valve, which we replaced. Ten working days, permit signed off.
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Shower Remodeling
Highland Area mildew rebuild
A 1979 shower with cracked grout, black mildew at the caulk line and an undersized exhaust fan venting into the attic. The backer board behind the tile was soft to the touch near the curb.
After: Full tear-out to the studs, new cement backer board and waterproofing membrane, porcelain tile from Daltile, and a correctly sized fan vented through the roof. The flood test held 24 hours.
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Shower Remodeling
University Area rental refresh
A builder-grade shower in a rental unit with a failing pan, a running toilet in the same bathroom and a door that dragged on the floor. Turnover cleaning had worn the grout thin.
After: New sloped pan and membrane, durable porcelain tile, a Moen valve and a semi-frameless door set plumb with a laser level. The toilet was reset with a new wax ring during the same water shutoff.
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Shower problems we fix before they spread
Most of the showers we tear out in Pocatello were failing for years before the homeowner called. Here are the four we see most, and what ignoring them costs.
Ask a pro →Cracked tile grout and mold at the caulk line
We remove the affected tile and backer, treat the framing, and rebuild with a waterproofing membrane instead of relying on grout to keep water out. Grout is not waterproof, and we finish every corner with silicone caulk so it moves instead of cracking.
Leaking shower valve inside the wall
We replace the valve body and trim, pressure-test the line, and check the temperature limit stop. Because the wall is already open during a remodel, this is the right time to do it rather than paying twice later.
Low water pressure and temperature swings
We check flow at the valve, snake the drain line, and repipe restricted sections in PEX or copper. A new pressure-balance valve holds temperature steady even when someone flushes a toilet mid-shower.
Insufficient bathroom ventilation
We size the exhaust fan to the room volume, vent it outside through the roof or wall, and wire it under our State of Idaho Electrical License. The mirror clears, the ceiling stays dry, and the shower lasts longer.
Proof you can check
Licensed, insured and inspected
- State of Idaho Plumbing License · State of Idaho
- State of Idaho Electrical License · State of Idaho
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- TCNA Tile Installation Certification · Tile Council of North America
- OSHA 10 · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Typical 2026 pricing runs $4,500 to $9,000 for a full alcove shower remodel, and $9,000 to $18,000 for a custom tiled walk-in with a bench and niche. A tub-to-shower conversion usually lands $5,500 to $8,500. Tile choice, valve replacement and whether we find rot behind the wall move the number most. We give a fixed written price after the on-site measure.
Plan on 7 to 12 working days for a standard alcove shower, and 2 to 3 weeks for a custom walk-in with a mud-set pan. The flood test alone holds the schedule 24 hours. Tile-setting and grout cure add a few days of light use before you shower in it. We give you the day-by-day schedule before demo starts.
Yes, and it is one of our most requested jobs. We remove the tub, cap or reroute the drain, frame the opening, and build a sloped pan with a waterproofing membrane. Most conversions take 6 to 10 working days. If you want a low curb for aging in place, we frame blocking for grab bars during the same tear-out.
Porcelain tile over a cement backer board with a bonded waterproofing membrane is the most durable choice for our freeze-thaw climate and hard water. Daltile and MSI porcelain hold up better than natural stone against mineral buildup. For a lower-maintenance option, a solid-surface panel system works well, but tile still wins on resale value in Bannock County.
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Get your shower remodeling Pocatello ID estimate
We measure, photograph the existing valve and drain, and hand you a fixed written price the same visit. Licensed, insured and permitted. Call and we will get you on the schedule this week.
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Contact our Pocatello bathroom crew
Call us or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day. We schedule estimates Monday through Friday and can usually get to a Pocatello address within a few days. Tell us what is going on with the bathroom and we will tell you what it takes to fix it.