Walk-In Shower Installation
Walk-in Shower installation Bonita Springs FL done right the first time
If you are searching for Walk-in Shower installation Bonita Springs FL, you want a shower that drains right, stays dry behind the tile, and holds up to our humidity. We tear out the old tub or shower, rebuild the pan, waterproof the walls, and set tile that lasts. Most jobs finish in 5 to 10 working days, and we walk you through every step before we start.
Service overview
Walk-in Shower installation Bonita Springs FL explained
Walk-in Shower installation Bonita Springs FL is a full bathroom construction project that replaces a tub or old shower with a low-threshold or curbless shower built on a properly sloped, waterproofed pan. We pull the old unit, inspect the subfloor, install cement backer board over a waterproofing membrane, set the pan liner or a bonded membrane system, then tile, grout, and hang a frameless shower enclosure. Nothing about it is a weekend kit job if you want it to last.
Most of our Bonita Springs calls start the same way: a homeowner in Spanish Wells or Bonita Bay is tired of stepping over a 15-inch tub wall, or the existing shower pan has started to leak into the ceiling below. Florida's year-round humidity punishes cheap builds, and we see grout cracking, mold and mildew growth, and hard water stains on shower glass in units that were never waterproofed to ANSI A118.10. A walk-in shower remodel Bonita Springs, Florida homeowners can actually trust starts with the waterproofing, not the tile.
Practical benefits
Why homeowners choose a walk-in shower
A walk-in shower is not just a look. It changes how you use the bathroom every single day, and it changes what your home is worth when you sell.
Step-in safety
A low curb of 2 to 4 inches, or a true curbless entry, removes the tub wall you currently climb over. For aging-in-place clients in Pelican Landing, we build to ADA Accessibility Guidelines with blocking for future grab bars, so the shower works today and still works in ten years.
Real waterproofing
We use Schluter Systems Kerdi membrane or a comparable bonded system over cement backer board, so water never reaches the framing. That is the difference between a shower that lasts 20 years and one that grows mold behind the tile in three.
Easier cleaning
Fewer seams, larger format porcelain tile, and epoxy grout mean less scrubbing. Hard water stains on shower glass wipe off in seconds when the enclosure is treated and the pan drains properly instead of pooling at the corners.
Higher resale value
A modern walk-in shower is one of the first things a buyer notices in a Bonita Springs home. A clean, code-correct install with a frameless shower enclosure and quality fixtures reads as a renovated bathroom, not a patched one.
How service works
How our walk-in shower process works
Every job follows the same five stages. You know what is happening, who is in your home, and when we will be done.
STEP 01
On-site measure
We come out, measure the alcove or open space, check the drain location, and use a moisture meter on the surrounding drywall and subfloor. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same day. Most estimates take 45 to 60 minutes.
Tools and methods
Tools and methods we use
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain tile, ceramic tile, and natural stone tile cleanly with a diamond blade, which keeps edges sharp and joints tight.
Laser level
Sets the slope on the shower pan and keeps wall tile courses level across the whole enclosure, even when the original framing is out of square.
Moisture meter
Checks the subfloor and surrounding drywall for hidden water before we close up walls, so we catch subfloor water damage early.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts drywall, greenboard, and PVC pipe in tight spaces without damaging adjacent surfaces, which matters in small Bonita Springs bathrooms.
Notched trowel and tile spacers
Spreads thinset at the correct depth and keeps grout joints uniform, which is what makes a tile job look professional.
Caulking gun
Applies silicone sealant at changes of plane and around the glass enclosure, where grout would crack.
Shop vacuum
Keeps dust under control during demo and cleanup, so the rest of your home stays livable while we work.
ANSI A118.10 waterproofing
We install bonded waterproofing membranes to this standard, which is the benchmark for wet-area assemblies. It is the single most important detail in a shower that lasts, and it is the one most cheap installs skip.
Flood testing
Before tile goes down, we fill the pan and let it sit to confirm the liner and drain hold water. If there is a leak, we find it now, not after the tile is set.
Epoxy grout in wet areas
Epoxy grout resists mold, mildew, and staining far better than cement grout. It costs more, but in a Florida bathroom it is the right call for the shower floor and lower walls.
Blocking for grab bars
We install pressure-treated lumber blocking behind the shower walls at grab bar height, so future bars can be added without opening the wall. This is standard on every aging-in-place job.
Exterior-vented exhaust
We size the exhaust fan to the room and duct it to the exterior, not the attic. Poor bathroom ventilation and steam buildup is the leading cause of mold in Florida bathrooms.
Where this service fits
When to install a walk-in shower
You are remodeling a master bath in Bonita Bay and want to replace a dated garden tub with a modern walk-in shower.
We design the shower around the existing footprint or expand it into the tub space, run new PEX tubing for a relocated valve, and build a curbless entry with a linear drain. We coordinate the tile, glass, and fixtures so everything matches. A larger, brighter master bath with a shower you actually use, plus a higher resale value when you sell.
A parent or in-law is moving in and needs a safer bathroom in your Pelican Landing home.
We build a low-curb or barrier free shower with blocking for grab bars, a built-in bench, slip-resistant tile, and a handheld shower head. We also upgrade the vent fan and add better lighting. A bathroom that works safely for every generation in the house, built to ADA Accessibility Guidelines where it matters.
Your existing shower in a Bonita National condo has a persistent musty smell and mold in the grout.
We tear out the old tile and backer, inspect for hidden mold, treat what we find, and rebuild with a proper waterproofing membrane and epoxy grout. We also check the exhaust fan and duct it to the exterior if it is venting into the attic. No more smell, no more mold, and a shower that dries out properly between uses.
You bought a 1980s home in Imperial River and the shower is original, with cracked tile and a failing valve.
We do a full walk-in shower conversion, replace the valve and supply lines, update the drain to current code, and install new tile and glass. Because the home is pre-1978, we follow EPA Lead-Safe practices during demo. A code-correct, modern shower with new plumbing you can trust for the next 20 years.
Local execution
How walk-in shower installation works in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs sits in Lee County, and the local building stock ranges from 1970s ranches near Imperial River to new construction in Bonita National and The Brooks. Older homes often have cast iron drains, galvanized supply lines, and greenboard behind the tile, all of which we replace during a walk-in shower conversion Bonita Springs FL project. Newer homes usually have PVC pipe and PEX tubing already in place, which speeds up the rough-in. Florida's humidity is the constant. We build every shower with a proper waterproofing membrane, an exterior-vented exhaust fan, and epoxy grout because the air here stays wet most of the year. If you need a walk-in shower installer near me Bonita Springs FL, we handle the Lee County permit, meet the inspector, and build to the Florida Building Code and ICC Residential Building Code. Winter and spring are our busiest seasons, so book early if you want the work done before summer.
Spanish Wells
Many homes here have original 1980s bathrooms with cast iron drains and greenboard. We replace both during a walk-in shower conversion.
Bonita Bay
Condo and villa associations often require proof of licensed and insured contractors before work starts. We provide COIs and HOA paperwork upfront.
Pelican Landing
Aging-in-place requests are common here. We block walls for grab bars and build low-curb entries as standard on these jobs.
Bonita National
Newer construction with PEX tubing and PVC drains. Most jobs here are cosmetic upgrades or tub-to-shower conversions.
Imperial River
Older homes near the river often need subfloor repair after years of minor leaks. We check with a moisture meter before tile goes down.
Year-round high humidity
Grout and caulk fail faster here than in drier climates. We use epoxy grout and silicone sealant at all changes of plane to extend the life of the shower.
Hard water from local utilities
Minerals etch shower glass and stain tile. We recommend treated glass and show you how to dry the enclosure after each use.
Lee County permitting requirements
Any plumbing or framing change requires a permit and inspection. We pull the permit and meet the inspector so the job is signed off and code-correct.
Hurricane-season power outages
Extended outages can leave bathrooms damp and prone to mold. We install exhaust fans with humidity sensors on request so the room dries out automatically.
Problems we solve
Problems our walk-in shower installation solves
Most of our calls are not about looks. They are about a shower that leaks, smells, or is no longer safe to step into. Here is what we fix.
Shower pan leak staining the ceiling below
We tear out the old pan, inspect the subfloor with a moisture meter, replace any damaged material, and rebuild with a properly sloped, waterproofed pan. We flood-test it before tile so you know it holds. Water travels through the subfloor and into the framing, which leads to rot, mold, and a much bigger repair if you wait. A small pan leak can turn into a $10,000+ structural fix.
Grout cracking from Florida humidity
We remove the failing grout, check the substrate, and rebuild with epoxy grout, which flexes with the temperature swings and resists moisture far better than cement grout. We also verify the vent fan is actually moving air. Cracked grout lets water behind the tile, which feeds mold and mildew growth and eventually loosens the tile itself. It also looks bad and gets worse every season.
Tub wall too high to step over safely
We remove the tub and build a walk-in shower with a 2 to 4 inch curb, or a curbless entry if the framing allows. We block the walls for future grab bars and can add a bench and handheld shower head. A 15-inch tub wall is a fall risk, especially for older homeowners or anyone recovering from surgery. It is the number one reason people call us about a tub-to-shower conversion.
Hard water stains on shower glass
We install glass with a protective coating and show you how to squeegee and dry the enclosure after each use. We also check that the pan drains fully so water does not sit at the base of the glass. Bonita Springs water is hard, and untreated glass etches over time. Once the minerals bond to the glass, no amount of scrubbing brings it back.
A practical standard for every visit.
Clear planningPrepared arrivalsCareful workLocal follow-through
Experience in the details
Local shower installation expertise
Our crew holds Florida Certified Building Contractor and Florida Certified Residential Contractor credentials, and we build every shower to the Florida Building Code and ICC Residential Building Code. We are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, which matters in older Bonita Springs homes where pre-1978 paint may still be on the walls. We have installed showers in single-family homes, condos, and villas across Lee County, and we know how local inspectors want the pan, the membrane, and the venting done.
- State-licensed building and residential contractors on every job
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm for pre-1978 homes
- Workers carry OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety training
- Waterproofing installed to ANSI A118.10 standards
- Local experience with Lee County permitting and inspections
Where we work
One local team. A lot of ground covered.
Downtown Bonita SpringsBonita Springs City CenterBonita BayPelican LandingPelican MarshSpanish WellsImperial RiverBonita NationalVanderbilt BeachBarefoot BeachBonita BeachCoconut Point
Check my address Most walk-in shower installations in Bonita Springs run $6,500 to $14,000 in 2026, depending on size, tile choice, and whether we convert from a tub. A basic acrylic pan and tile job sits at the low end; a curbless, frameless glass, natural stone build sits at the top. We give you a fixed written price after the on-site measure.
Plan on 5 to 10 working days from demo to final walkthrough. Waterproofing needs 24 hours to cure before tile, and grout needs another 24 to 48 hours before the shower is used. If we find subfloor water damage or need to move the drain, add 2 to 3 days.
Yes, if we are moving plumbing, changing the drain, or altering the framing, Lee County requires a permit and an inspection. A straight tile-over replacement with no plumbing changes often does not. We handle the permit paperwork and meet the inspector on site so you do not have to.
Yes. A low-curb or curbless walk-in shower with blocking for grab bars is one of the best aging-in-place upgrades you can make. We build to ADA Accessibility Guidelines when requested, use slip-resistant tile, and can add a built-in bench and handheld shower head so the bathroom works safely for years.
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