ADA compliant shower installation pocatello ID means a shower you can step into without fear, built to ICC code with grab bars, a seat, and a low curb. We serve homeowners, caregivers, and property managers across Bannock County who need a handicap shower installation in pocatello that works for a wheelchair, a walker, or aging knees. We handle the plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass ourselves.
ADA compliant shower installation pocatello ID is a construction service that rebuilds a bathing area to meet ICC A117.1 and ADA dimensional standards: a 60-inch turning radius, a 36-inch-wide entry, a maximum 1/2-inch threshold, blocking rated for 250 pounds, and controls reachable from a seated position. We remove the old tub or shower, reframe and block the walls, pour or set a code-compliant pan, waterproof with a bonded membrane, then finish with tile or acrylic panels and a glass or curtain enclosure.
Most Pocatello calls come from two situations. A parent recovering from knee surgery needs a handicap shower conversion pocatello ID before they come home from the hospital. Or a homeowner in a 1950s ranch near Alameda wants to age in place instead of moving. Both need the same thing: a shower that is safe on day one and stays safe for 20 years. We build for both.
Every project is different, but a full accessible shower build covers the same core scope. Here is what is included in a standard quote, and what we price separately if your home needs it.
We lay out the 36-inch entry, 60-inch turning circle, and 1/2-inch threshold on your actual floor plan before demo. You see where the seat, valve, and grab bars will land. If the room cannot fit a full transfer shower, we tell you and price the closest compliant option.
We remove the old tub or shower, the valve, the drain, and the surround, then haul it all away. Floors and doorways get protected before we start. If we find rot or a failed pan under the old unit, we stop and show you before continuing.
We move the drain and valve to accessible positions and install solid wood blocking between the studs at grab bar and seat heights. Blocking is rated for 250 pounds. This is the step that makes grab bars safe instead of decorative, and it has to happen before the wall closes.
We set a sloped mortar bed and a pre-pitched pan, then apply a bonded waterproofing membrane over cement backer board. The pan gets a 24-hour flood test before tile. We use Schluter Systems and Laticrete materials so the manufacturer warranty stays valid.
Porcelain or ceramic tile, a shower seat, grab bars, a handheld showerhead on a slide bar, and a glass or curtain enclosure. We caulk every change of plane with silicone and install a slip-resistant floor tile. You get a walkthrough on the shutoff and drain cleanout.
We come out, measure the existing footprint, check the drain location and vent stack, and look at the framing behind the wall. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same day. Most estimates take 45 minutes. If the subfloor is soft or the joists need sistering, we tell you before we start, not after demo.
We protect the floor, remove the old tub or shower, and haul it away. Then we open the wall to move the drain and valve to ADA positions: drain centered, valve at 38 to 48 inches, blocking installed between studs at grab bar heights. A typical demo and rough-in runs two days. We keep the water off only during the valve swap.
This is the stage that decides whether the shower lasts. We install a sloped mortar bed, a pre-pitched pan, and a bonded waterproofing membrane over cement backer board, then flood-test the pan for 24 hours. We use Schluter Systems and Laticrete products because they carry the manufacturer certifications that keep the warranty valid.
We set porcelain or ceramic tile with a notched trowel and thinset mortar, cut edges on a wet saw, and grout with a float. Niche, bench, and grab bar blocking get framed before tile so the bars bolt into wood, not tile alone. Tile work takes three to five days depending on pattern and dry time.
We install the shower valve, trim, handheld showerhead, seat, grab bars, and glass or curtain enclosure, then caulk with silicone at every joint. You get a walkthrough where we show you the shutoff, the drain cleanout, and how to squeegee the glass. Total project time is usually 10 to 14 working days.
We come out, measure the existing footprint, check the drain location and vent stack, and look at the framing behind the wall. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same day. Most estimates take 45 minutes. If the subfloor is soft or the joists need sistering, we tell you before we start, not after demo.
For cutting porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tile to fit around niches, seats, and grab bar blocking. A wet saw keeps the cut edges clean and reduces dust inside your home.
The notched trowel controls thinset mortar thickness so tile sits flat with full coverage. The grout float packs grout into the joints evenly. Both matter for a floor that does not flex or crack.
The pan liner and pre-pitched pan keep water moving to the drain. The drain wrench lets us set and tighten the drain body without cracking the pan, which is a common cause of leaks.
We check the pan slope, the valve height, and the grab bar spacing with a level and tape. ADA dimensions are not approximate. A 1/4-inch error in slope can mean standing water.
Silicone at every change of plane keeps water out of the wall. We cut out old caulk, dry the joint, and apply fresh silicone. This is the cheapest maintenance step you can do to protect the shower.
For installing blocking, grab bars, seats, and glass hardware. Grab bars get lag bolts into solid wood blocking, not plastic anchors. That is what makes a 250-pound rating real.
A 1970s ranch with a standard 5-foot tub, a slick floor, and no grab bars. The homeowner's mother had fallen twice getting out of the tub and was afraid to shower alone. The tub wall measured 15 inches, and the drain sat at the far end of the alcove.
After: We removed the tub, relocated the drain to center, and built a low-threshold shower with a 1/2-inch entry, a fold-down seat, and three grab bars rated to 250 pounds. The floor tile is textured and slip-resistant. Project took 12 working days. The mother showers independently again.
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A 1960s tile shower with a cracked pan had been leaking into the subfloor for years. The ceiling below showed a water stain, and mold had grown behind the backer board. Two joists had soft spots near the drain.
After: We removed the old shower, sistered the damaged joists, replaced the subfloor, and built a new curbless shower with a bonded membrane and a pre-pitched pan. The pan passed a 24-hour flood test. New porcelain tile, a bench, and a frameless glass panel finished the job in 14 days.
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A landlord needed to rent to a tenant who used a walker. The existing shower had a 4-inch curb, a fixed showerhead, and no seat. The unit had failed a tenant's accessibility walkthrough, and the owner was losing a qualified renter.
After: We installed an ADA compliant shower with a 1/2-inch threshold, a 36-inch clear entry, a fold-down seat, and a handheld showerhead on a slide bar. Acrylic panels replaced the old tile for lower maintenance. The unit passed inspection and was rented within two weeks.
Book this service →Most of our calls start with a specific problem, not a wish list. These are the four we hear most in Pocatello, and what we do about each one.
Ask a pro →We remove the tub and build a low-threshold or curbless shower in the same footprint. The entry drops to 1/2 inch or less, and we add grab bars and a seat so you can bathe without a helper. Most conversions finish in 10 to 14 working days.
We pull the old pan, inspect and repair the subfloor, then set a new pre-pitched pan with a bonded membrane and flood-test it for 24 hours. We also check the drain seal and the valve while the wall is open. Fixing it now costs far less than fixing the floor later.
We remove the affected tile and backer, treat the framing, and rebuild with a continuous waterproofing membrane and a working exhaust fan. We re-caulk every joint with silicone and seal the grout after it cures. That combination is what stops the cycle.
We build a 36-inch clear entry with a fold-down seat, a handheld showerhead on a 59-inch bar, and a valve within 18 inches of the seat. A caregiver can stand beside the bather instead of leaning over a tub wall. We set the bar and seat heights to the people who will use them.
$850 - $14,000 depending on scope
We quote a fixed price after an on-site measure, so you know the number before demo starts. Typical 2026 pricing in Pocatello runs $6,500 to $14,000 for a full tub-to-shower conversion and $2,800 to $5,500 for a retrofit that keeps the existing footprint. A grab bar and seat package alone starts around $850 installed. The biggest cost lever is whether the drain moves. Keeping the drain in place can save $1,500 to $3,000 on a handicap shower installation in pocatello.
The price buys a shower that meets ICC and ADA code, passes inspection, and lasts 20 years. A cheap install that skips the membrane or the blocking costs more to fix in three years than doing it right the first time.
Moving the drain to center the shower or to fit a curbless pan means opening the floor and re-running the trap. On a wood subfloor this adds $800 to $1,800. On a slab it can add more because concrete has to be cut and patched.
Get a quote ↗Porcelain and ceramic tile cost more in labor but last longer and look custom. Acrylic and solid-surface panels cost less and go up faster. The material difference on a standard shower runs $1,200 to $3,500 depending on the tile you choose.
Get a quote ↗A frameless glass panel or door adds $900 to $2,400 over a curtain and rod. Glass keeps water in better and is easier to keep clean, but a curtain is a valid choice when budget matters or when a wheelchair needs an open side.
Get a quote ↗If the old shower leaked, the subfloor or joists may need repair. We price this after demo once we can see the damage. Rot repair typically runs $400 to $2,500 depending on how far the water traveled.
Get a quote ↗A compliant shower needs a 36-inch minimum entry, a 1/2-inch maximum threshold, a 60-inch turning circle, grab bars rated to 250 pounds, and controls reachable from a seated position. A fold-down or built-in seat is required in transfer showers. We build to ICC A117.1 and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and we can show you the dimensions on your own floor plan before work starts.
Typical 2026 pricing in Pocatello runs $6,500 to $14,000 for a full tub-to-shower conversion, and $2,800 to $5,500 for a retrofit that keeps the existing footprint. Cost moves with tile choice, glass versus curtain, whether the drain must be relocated, and whether the subfloor needs repair. Grab bar and seat packages alone start around $850 installed.
We do. ShowerPro Installation is a local, state-licensed contractor serving Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the surrounding Bannock County area. We handle plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass with our own crew. Call +19863369120 and we will schedule an on-site measure, usually within two business days, and give you a fixed price the same visit.
Sometimes. Original Medicare Part B does not cover grab bars or a shower seat as durable medical equipment, but some Medicare Advantage plans reimburse a portion. VA benefits often cover accessibility modifications for service-connected needs. If a doctor writes it as medically necessary, we can provide the itemized documentation your plan asks for. We do not bill insurance directly.
Same-day estimate, no charge. We are state-licensed, insured, and we build to ICC and ADA code on every job. Call +19863369120 and tell us your timeline. If a hospital discharge is coming up, say so and we will tell you what we can do.
Get a Free Estimate +19863369120 →Call us at +1 986-336-9120 or email [email protected] and we'll set up a free on-site measure. We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 18:00, and we return every message the same business day. For a leaking shower or a valve that's spraying, call any time - we run emergency call-outs 24/7.