Frameless shower door installation pocatello ID homeowners can count on starts with a level curb and ends with glass that swings true for years. We template, drill, and hang 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. frameless glass shower doors across Bannock County, from Old Town bungalows to new builds near Pine Ridge. If your old framed door is mildewed, off-track, or just dated, we can usually measure this week and install within days.
Frameless shower door installation pocatello ID is the trade of measuring, fabricating, and hanging tempered glass panels with no metal frame around the glass edge. Instead of a bulky aluminum channel, the door is held by wall-mount hinges, a top pivot, and a stabilizing header or support bar. We drill into studs or add blocking, set the hinges with a level, and seal the panel with clear silicone caulk. Most jobs use 3/8 in. glass; heavier 1/2 in. glass is common on wider doors and heavier daily use.
Pocatello homes deal with hard water, dry winters, and older plumbing, and framed shower doors show all three. Mineral scale eats the bottom track, caulk fails, and the door starts dragging. A frameless glass shower door in pocatello removes that track entirely, so there is nothing to scrub black mildew out of. If you have been searching frameless shower door near me pocatello, we cover the whole city and the surrounding valley.
One written price covers the measure, glass, hardware, install, sealing, and haul-away. Here is what you get on a standard frameless door job.
We check the opening for level and plumb at three points per side, note any shimming or blocking needed, and confirm hardware finish and glass thickness before ordering. This step prevents the fit problems that cause most frameless door callbacks.
Your door and panel are cut from 3/8 in. or 1/2 in. tempered glass with polished edges and drilled for hinges and a handle. Hardware is solid brass or stainless in chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, or oil-rubbed bronze.
We pull the old framed door and track, scrape old caulk and silicone, and haul the old enclosure away. The pan and floor get drop cloths so nothing gets scratched or chipped during the swap.
Hinges are set with a level, the door is adjusted to swing and close on its own, and a support bar or header goes in if needed. We run clear silicone at the wall and curb, then water test the enclosure for 10 minutes.
We show you how to clean the glass and hardware, what to avoid, and how to spot a failing caulk joint early. You get a written warranty on hardware and workmanship, and you can call us if anything looks off.
We come out, check the shower opening for level and plumb, and measure at three points on each side. Out-of-square walls are normal in older Pocatello homes, so we note any shimming or blocking needed. You get a written price before we order glass. Most measures take 30 to 45 minutes.
Your door and panel are cut from 3/8 in. or 1/2 in. tempered glass, polished on all edges, and drilled for hinges and handles. Tempering and edge work take 5 to 10 business days. We confirm the hardware finish you want, chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, or oil-rubbed bronze, before the order goes in.
On install day we pull the old door and track, scrape old caulk and silicone, and check the curb and tile for cracks. If the wall needs blocking for hinges, we add it now. We protect the pan and floor with drop cloths and haul the old enclosure away with us.
We set the hinges with a level, hang the door, and adjust the pivot until it swings and closes on its own. A support bar or header goes in if the panel needs it. This is the slow part, and we do not rush it. A door that swings true on day one stays true for years.
We run a bead of clear silicone caulk at the wall and curb, let it skin, then run the shower for 10 minutes and check for weeps. You get a walkthrough on cleaning and a written warranty on the hardware and our workmanship. Total install time is usually 3 to 5 hours.
We come out, check the shower opening for level and plumb, and measure at three points on each side. Out-of-square walls are normal in older Pocatello homes, so we note any shimming or blocking needed. You get a written price before we order glass. Most measures take 30 to 45 minutes.
We set hinges and check the curb and walls for level and plumb. Frameless glass shows every error, so this is the first tool out of the truck and the last one we check with.
Three-point measuring on each side of the opening, transferred to a template board. This is how we catch an out-of-square wall before the glass is cut, not after.
We drill hinge holes into tile and block, using the right bit for ceramic, porcelain, or stone. Wrong bits crack tile, so we carry a full set.
Clear, mold-resistant silicone at the wall and curb. We run a clean bead and tool it so the joint looks factory-finished and stays flexible.
Hinges carry the full weight of the door, so they must hit solid wood. We find studs or add blocking behind the tile when the wall is hollow.
Hardware adjustment after hanging. We fine-tune hinge tension and door height so the door closes on its own without slamming.
A 1948 bungalow with a framed door and a bottom track packed with black mildew. The door dragged on the curb and the caulk had pulled away from the tile on both sides.
After: We removed the framed enclosure, leveled the curb, added blocking, and hung a 3/8 in. frameless door with brushed nickel hinges. Install took four hours. The door closes on its own and the track is gone.
Book this service →A 1979 ranch with a tub the owners never used. They wanted a walk-in shower with 1/2 in. glass and matte black hardware, but the opening was out of square by a quarter inch.
After: We converted the tub to a walk-in pan, tiled the walls, and hung a custom-cut 1/2 in. frameless door. The door swings true despite the out-of-square wall. Total project ran two weeks including glass fabrication.
Book this service →A rental near Idaho State with a cracked framed door and tenants moving in within a week. The landlord needed a safe, durable door fast.
After: We measured the next day and installed a standard 3/8 in. frameless door from stock hardware in three hours. Water tested clean. The unit was rent-ready on schedule.
Book this service →Most frameless door calls start with one of these four issues. Here is what causes them and how we handle each one.
Ask a pro →We check the curb for level and the hinges for wear. If the opening is out of square, we shim or re-block and reset the hinges. If the glass is chipped at a hinge, we replace the door rather than risk a break.
We cut out the old bead, clean and dry the joint, and re-caulk with a mold-resistant silicone that stays flexible. We also check the grout at the curb and touch up any cracks before they spread.
We install glass with a protective coating that sheds scale, and we show you a squeegee routine that keeps it clear. If your existing glass is already etched, we can replace just the door and keep the panel.
We remove the framed enclosure and install a frameless door with no bottom track. Nothing traps water, so there is nowhere for mildew to grow. This is the single most common upgrade we do in Pocatello.
$1,200 - $3,200 depending on glass, hardware, and opening condition
Typical 2026 pricing in Pocatello runs $1,200 to $3,200 for a frameless door install, all in. That covers measure, tempered glass, hardware, install, sealing, and haul-away. A standard 24 in. to 30 in. door with 3/8 in. glass and chrome hinges sits near the low end. Wider doors, 1/2 in. glass, matte black hardware, and custom panel sizes push toward the top. If the curb needs leveling or the wall needs blocking, that adds labor but prevents a callback. We quote one written price before we order glass.
You get one crew for measure, glass, install, and sealing, plus a written warranty on hardware and workmanship. A door that fits right the first time costs less than fixing a bad install later.
3/8 in. glass is standard and costs less. 1/2 in. glass is heavier, stiffer, and runs several hundred dollars more. It is worth it on wide doors and heavy daily use.
Get a quote ↗A wider door or a fixed panel with a custom cut adds glass and fabrication cost. Standard sizes cost less because they use stock glass and hardware.
Get a quote ↗Chrome and brushed nickel are common and cost less. Matte black and oil-rubbed bronze are popular right now and add to the price. Solid brass costs more than plated metal but lasts longer.
Get a quote ↗If the curb is out of level or the wall is out of square, we shim, level, or add blocking before hanging glass. This adds labor but is the difference between a door that swings true and one that drags.
Get a quote ↗Most frameless shower door installation in Pocatello runs $1,200 to $3,200 in 2026, depending on glass thickness, door width, and hardware finish. A standard 24 in. to 30 in. door with 3/8 in. glass and chrome hinges sits near the low end. Wider doors, 1/2 in. glass, matte black hardware, and custom panel sizes push toward the top. Measure and quote are free.
Yes, if you plan to stay in the home or sell within a few years. Frameless glass cleans faster, resists Pocatello's hard water better than a framed track, and reads as an upgrade to buyers. The trade-off is cost and the need for a level curb. If your shower base is badly out of level, we will tell you before you spend the money.
The install itself takes 3 to 5 hours on site. Add 5 to 10 business days for glass fabrication after we measure. So from first call to finished door, plan on about two weeks. If your old door is broken and the shower is unusable, call (986) 336-9120 and we will work you in faster.
We do, across Pocatello and Bannock County, including Old Town, Highland, Alameda, and the Chubbuck border area. We handle measure, glass order, install, sealing, and haul-away with one crew. If you have been searching frameless shower door installation near me Pocatello ID, call us and we will get you on the schedule this week.
Free on-site measure, written price, and a crew that shows up when we say we will. We are licensed and insured in Idaho and we stand behind our glass and hardware. Call (986) 336-9120 today.
Get Free Quote +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.