Shower installation in San Antonio, TX
Before tile goes up, the valve, drain and supply have to be right. That is our part of the shower install, and we test it under pressure before anything gets covered.
Signs you need this
- Bathroom remodel or tub-to-shower conversion
- Old valve with no anti-scald protection
- Adding a handheld, body sprays or a second head
- Moving the drain or the valve location
Why it happens
A shower is a set of pipes that will live behind tile for twenty years or more. Mistakes like a valve set too deep, an untested joint, or a drain that does not line up with the pan are expensive to fix later because the wall has to come back out. Getting the rough-in right is the cheapest insurance in the whole remodel.
What we check first
- Valve depth for the wall and tile thickness you chose
- Drain location, slope and connection to the existing line
- Supply size so a rain head and handheld get enough flow
- Venting for a new or relocated drain
Your options
Valve and trim replacement
When the layout stays the same and the wall is opened only enough to change the valve.
Full rough-in for a remodel
New valve, risers, drain and supply set to your tile contractor's plan, then pressure tested.
Tub-to-shower conversion
Drain moved or resized, valve raised, and the old tub supply capped properly.
Before we get there
- Have your valve and trim picked out
- Share the tile contractor's plan or drawing
- Clear a path to the bathroom and the water heater
What affects the price
A valve and trim swap is the simplest job. A full rough-in with a moved drain on a slab costs more because of the concrete work. Body sprays, a second head or a larger rain head may also need bigger supply lines. We price each piece so you can decide what to keep.
Older south side homes are often on pier and beam, which makes moving a drain easier from the crawlspace. Newer houses on slab mean a saw cut and a trench, and we plan the shortest route to the existing line. When San Antonio or your suburb requires a permit for the work, we pull it.
Shower installation questions
Do you do the tile too?
No. We handle the plumbing and work with your tile installer or contractor on timing so the valve and drain are set to their plan.
Can you install a valve I bought?
Yes, as long as it includes the rough-in body. We check the brand and model before the wall is opened.
What is a pressure balance valve?
A valve that keeps shower temperature steady when someone flushes a toilet or runs a sink. It is the standard for new installs.
How long before tile can go up?
Once the rough-in passes its pressure test, and inspection if one is required, the wall can be closed. That is usually the same day or the next.