If you're searching for walk-in shower installation Pocatello ID homeowners can count on, we build showers that drain fast, stay warm, and hold up to Bannock County winters. Whether you're replacing a tired tub, opening up a small bathroom, or adding an accessible shower with a bench, our crew handles demolition, waterproofing, tile, plumbing, and glass. You get one team, one schedule, and a shower you can use the same week we finish.
Walk-in shower installation Pocatello ID is a full bathroom remodel service that removes a tub or old shower pan and rebuilds the wet area with a low or zero-threshold entry, new waterproofing, and a properly sloped drain. We start by shutting off water and pulling the old surround. Then we inspect the subfloor, replace any soft wood, and set a cement backer board base. A waterproofing membrane goes over the walls and pan before a single tile is set. PEX piping and a new mixing valve go in while the wall is open, so you're not tearing tile apart next year.
Most Pocatello homes we work in were built between the 1950s and 1990s, and the original showers were framed tight with 32-inch openings and cast iron drains. That layout makes a walk-in shower install Pocatello Idaho homeowners actually enjoy a real upgrade, not just a cosmetic swap. We widen the opening where the wall allows, move the drain if needed, and add blocking for grab bars. If you've been putting off a walk-in shower replacement Pocatello ID because you're worried about downtime, we usually have you back to a working shower in three to five days.
Every walk-in shower we build includes the full wet-area rebuild, not just a new pan dropped over the old one. Here's what's in the standard scope. Tile selection, glass upgrades, and any plumbing relocation are quoted separately after we see the space.
We remove the old tub or shower, the surround, the valve trim, and the drain assembly. All debris leaves in our truck, not your driveway. We protect the floor path and stairs before we start so your carpet and hardwood don't take a beating.
A new shower drain and a new pressure-balancing mixing valve go in while the wall is open. We pressure-test the PEX or copper lines before closing anything up. This is the step that prevents the leaking shower valve callbacks we get from other people's installs.
Cement backer board, taped seams, and a bonded waterproofing membrane over the walls and pan. We slope the pan to the drain at a quarter inch per foot so water moves instead of pooling. We photograph the membrane before tile so you have proof of what's behind the wall.
Porcelain or ceramic tile set with a wet saw, spacers, and a laser level. We grout with a mold-resistant product and seal every change of plane with silicone caulk instead of grout, because grout cracks there. Niche and bench surfaces are tiled to match.
A frameless or semi-frameless glass panel or door, templated after tile cures so the fit is tight. New trim, a new showerhead, and a final seal on every edge. We run the shower for 20 minutes and check for drips before we call it done.
We come out, measure the alcove, check the drain location, and look at the framing and subfloor. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same visit. If the wall needs to move or the drain has to be relocated, we tell you before we start, not after. Most estimates take 30 to 45 minutes.
Day one is tear-out. We pull the old tub or pan, remove the surround down to the studs, and haul it all away. We check for soft subfloor, old copper piping, and any mold behind the walls. If we find water damage, we show you photos and fix it before anything goes back in.
We set the new drain, run PEX to the valve, and install a new mixing valve rated for your water pressure. Then cement backer board goes up, seams get taped, and a roll-on waterproofing membrane seals the whole wet area. This is the step that separates a shower that lasts from one that leaks in year three.
We set porcelain or ceramic tile with a wet saw for clean cuts, spacers for even joints, and a grout float to pack the joints tight. A laser level keeps the rows dead straight. Once grout cures, we hang the glass panel or door and seal every edge with silicone caulk.
We run the shower for 20 minutes and check the drain, the valve, and the pan slope. You get a walkthrough where we show you the shutoff, explain how to clean the tile, and hand over the warranty. If anything drips, we fix it before we leave the driveway.
We come out, measure the alcove, check the drain location, and look at the framing and subfloor. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same visit. If the wall needs to move or the drain has to be relocated, we tell you before we start, not after. Most estimates take 30 to 45 minutes.
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile cleanly, including the L-cuts around the drain and the niche. A chipped edge on a shower wall shows forever, so this is not a job for a score-and-snap cutter.
Keeps tile rows dead straight across the whole wall and sets the pan slope accurately. A shower that's out of level by an eighth of an inch is visible from the doorway.
Checks the subfloor and framing for hidden water before we close the wall. It tells us whether we're setting tile over sound wood or replacing it.
Cuts backer board, trims studs, and clears around the valve and drain without cracking surrounding tile. It's the tool that keeps a repair tight instead of turning it into a bigger hole.
Applies silicone caulk at every change of plane, which is where showers leak. We use it on the pan-to-wall joint, the corners, and around the valve trim.
Locates framing so we can add blocking for grab bars and benches before the wall closes. Retrofitting blocking later means tearing out finished tile.
A 1978 ranch with a 14-inch tub wall, cracked ceramic tile, and a leaking valve that had stained the ceiling below. The homeowner had stopped using the hall bath entirely because stepping over the tub hurt.
After: We pulled the tub, moved the drain 14 inches, and built a curbless tiled shower with a 2-inch entry, a fold-down bench, and blocking for two grab bars. Total job took five days. The ceiling stain was repaired and the valve replaced.
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A 1990s master bath with failing grout, soft drywall on the far side of the shower wall, and a musty smell. The original pan had no waterproofing membrane, just backer board and tile.
After: We gutted the wet area, replaced two rotted studs and a section of subfloor, treated for mold, and rebuilt with cement backer board and a bonded sheet membrane. New porcelain tile, a new pressure-balancing valve, and frameless glass. Four days of work.
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A 5x8 bathroom where the tub took up the entire back wall. The vanity was 24 inches and the door barely cleared it. The homeowner wanted a shower and a usable counter without moving walls.
After: We removed the tub, relocated the drain, and installed a 36-inch walk-in shower with a recessed niche. That freed enough floor for a 30-inch vanity. The room reads six inches wider and the shower drains fast with no standing water.
Book this service →Most of the walk-in shower calls we get in Pocatello start with a problem the homeowner has been living with for months. Here are the ones we see most, and what happens if you keep putting them off.
Ask a pro →We tear out the failed surround, replace any soft backer board, and rebuild with a full waterproofing membrane. Grout lines get sealed and corners get silicone caulk so water has nowhere to sit. You get a shower you can clean in two minutes.
We replace the valve during the install while the wall is already open, so there's no second demolition later. We pressure-test the new valve and supply lines before tile goes back on. One visit, one fix.
We convert the tub to a low-threshold or curbless walk-in shower with blocking for grab bars and a bench if you want one. The entry drops to 2 inches or less, so you walk in flat-footed instead of climbing.
We run new PEX supply lines and install a pressure-balancing valve rated for your home's water pressure. You get consistent temperature and full flow, and we check the shutoffs while we're in there.
Most walk-in shower installations in Pocatello run $4,500 to $12,000 in 2026, depending on size, tile choice, and whether we move the drain or widen the opening. A basic acrylic pan and surround sits at the low end. A fully tiled curbless shower with a bench and frameless glass lands at the top. We give you a fixed written price after the on-site measure, so you're not guessing.
Plan on three to five working days for a standard walk-in shower install Pocatello Idaho homeowners can use the same week. Day one is demo, day two is rough-in and waterproofing, days three and four are tile, and day five is grout, glass, and testing. If we're moving plumbing or widening the opening, add one to two days. We keep your other bathroom usable the whole time.
Yes, if we're moving or replacing the drain, valve, or any plumbing, the City of Pocatello requires a plumbing permit and an inspection. Tile and finish work alone usually doesn't need one. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and keep the paperwork in your file. That protects you at resale and keeps the work code-correct under the State of Idaho Plumbing License we carry.
For most Pocatello homes, a tiled shower with a low 2-inch curb and porcelain tile over a full waterproofing membrane holds up best to our freeze-thaw swings. Curbless is the better pick if you're planning for accessibility or a wheelchair. Acrylic pans cost less and clean fast but look builder-grade. We'll walk you through all three at the measure and price them side by side.
Call BathFlow Remodeling at +1 986-336-9053 and we'll set an on-site measure, usually within a few days. You get a fixed written price, a real schedule, and a licensed crew that shows up when we say we will. Free estimate, no pressure.
Book Free Estimate +19863369053 →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.