Custom Tiled Showers
Walk-In Shower Installation in Tampa Bay
Doorless, curbless, or frameless — built on an inspected pan with continuous waterproofing, so it still looks new in ten years.
- Inspected pan & continuous membrane
- Curbless and doorless designs
- Frameless glass templated to the finished opening
- Free in-home consultation
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A walk-in shower is the single most requested change in Tampa Bay bathrooms, and the range of what people mean by it is enormous — from a doorless walk-through with a half wall, to a curbless wet zone with a linear drain, to a simple alcove with frameless glass.
What they all share is that the waterproofing has to be right, because a walk-in shower moves more water further than an enclosed one. Doorless designs in particular depend on getting the slope, the drain position, and the spray zone geometry correct — that is what keeps the floor outside the shower dry without a door doing the work.
We build the pan first and flood-test it before any tile goes on. Then we tile, then we template the glass to the opening that actually exists. In that order, every time.
What it costs, by scope
Find yourself in the range before you talk to anyone. These are typical Tampa Bay market ranges — not our price list.
Alcove walk-in
$4,000 – $7,500
Standard opening, glass panel or door
- Inspected pan and waterproofing
- Tiled walls and floor
- Semi-frameless glass
- New valve and fixtures
Custom tiled walk-in
$7,000 – $12,000
Where most Tampa Bay homeowners land
- Larger footprint with bench and niche
- Full custom tile design
- Frameless glass panel
- Rain head or multi-head valve
Curbless / wet zone
$12,000 – $20,000+
Flush entry, aging-in-place, spa feel
- Recessed subfloor and linear drain
- Continuous engineered waterproofing
- Doorless or single fixed panel
- Slab or large-format tile surrounds
These are typical Tampa Bay market ranges for 2026 — not a quote and not our price list. Tampa Bay labor and materials run roughly 18–23% above national averages, and every number moves with your layout, structural conditions, and finish level. We give you a fixed, itemized proposal after a free in-home measure.
Typical Tampa Bay walk-in shower ranges
| Item | Typical Tampa Bay range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in shower, all-in | $4,000 – $12,000 | Varies with size, glass spec, and tile complexity |
| Basic conversion (acrylic, sliding glass) | $4,000 – $6,500 | — |
| Custom tiled walk-in | $6,000 – $12,000 | — |
| Curbless entry | $12,000 – $20,000+ | Requires recessing the subfloor |
| Frameless glass | $1,200 – $4,000 | — |
What's included
- Custom-built shower pans, sloped, flood-tested, and inspected
- Curbless entries with recessed subfloor and linear drains
- Doorless walk-through designs with correct spray-zone geometry
- Full tile — walls, floor, niches, benches, and curbs
- Frameless, semi-frameless, and fixed-panel glass
- Linear and centre drains
- Grab-bar blocking and accessible seat heights
- Anti-scald valves and multi-head or rain-head configurations
How the project runs
- 45–60 min
Free in-home assessment
Drain location, subfloor type, and available opening width determine which designs are actually possible.
- 1 week
Design & fixed proposal
Pan type, drain strategy, tile layout, and glass spec — itemized.
- 1–2 weeks
Selections & permit
Tile, niche, bench, and glass locked while the plumbing permit is submitted.
- 3–5 days
Demo, pan & flood test
Pan built and sloped, membrane applied, flood-tested and inspected before tile.
- 1.5–3 weeks
Tile, fixtures & glass
Tile set and grouted, fixtures installed, glass templated to the finished opening and fitted.
Timeline
Most walk-in showers take 2–4 weeks on site. Curbless builds run longer because the subfloor work and inspection come first. Frameless glass adds about a week after tile is complete.
Permits & Florida code
Bathroom remodels in Tampa Bay pull plumbing and electrical permits whenever fixtures move or circuits change. The line item Florida takes most seriously is waterproofing: the Florida Building Code requires an inspected shower pan and a continuous moisture barrier in wet areas, and a failed pan test means the tile comes back off. We build to pan-test-first, handle every inspection, and close the permit.
The decisions that move your number
The four things worth thinking about before you get quotes.
Doorless needs the geometry right
A walk-through with no glass depends entirely on the spray zone, the slope, and how far the opening sits from the shower head. It is a design calculation, not a style choice.
Linear drain vs. centre drain
A linear drain lets the floor slope in one plane, which is what makes large-format tile and curbless entries possible. A centre drain needs four slopes and forces smaller tile.
Curbless is a subfloor decision
Flush entry means recessing the structure. Easy over a wood-framed floor, considerably more involved over a slab — decide it before design, not after demo.
Bench and niche are waterproofing details
Both are places water sits. They need to be built as part of the membrane strategy, not added on top of finished waterproofing.
How we work
Not claims about how good we are — commitments about how the project runs.
Design–build under one contract
The team that designs your kitchen or bath is the team that builds it. One contract, one schedule, one person accountable — no handoff gap between designer and contractor.
Fixed scope, itemized proposal
Every line is visible before you sign — cabinetry, counters, labor, permits, contingency. Change-order pricing is agreed in writing before any extra work proceeds.
Permits pulled and closed
We handle Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco permitting end to end, schedule every inspection, and close the permit out. You never deal with the county counter.
Waterproofing flood-tested before tile
Every shower pan we build is flood-tested and inspected before a single tile goes on. It is the cheapest line to cut and the most expensive one to redo.
Built to the Florida Building Code
GFCI and AFCI protection, dedicated circuits, code ventilation, engineered headers, and inspected moisture barriers — the requirements that actually matter in Florida humidity.
Kitchens and baths only
We do not take on roofing, additions, or general handyman work. Two rooms, done to a standard that only comes from specialising.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a walk-in shower cost in Tampa?
Typically $4,000 to $12,000 depending on size, glass specification, and tile complexity. A basic conversion with an acrylic surround runs $4,000 to $6,500; a custom tiled walk-in with frameless glass runs $6,000 to $12,000. Curbless entries run $12,000 to $20,000 and up.
Can I have a walk-in shower with no door?
Yes, if the geometry supports it — the opening needs to sit far enough from the spray zone, and the floor slope and drain position have to carry water away correctly. We assess whether a doorless design will actually stay dry before we design it in.
What is a curbless shower and is it worth it?
A curbless shower has a flush entry with no step, achieved by recessing the subfloor. It looks dramatically better, makes the bathroom accessible as mobility changes, and is far cheaper to build now than to retrofit later. It is real structural work, not a finish upgrade.
How long does a walk-in shower take to build?
2–4 weeks on site for most, longer for curbless. Frameless glass is templated only after tile is finished, adding about a week.
Do walk-in showers leak more than enclosed showers?
Only if they are built wrong. They move more water further, so slope, drain position, and a continuous membrane matter more. Built correctly on a flood-tested pan, they are no more prone to leaking than any other shower.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, when plumbing changes or a new pan is built. Florida requires the pan to be inspected. We pull and close the permit.
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