Tear-Out and Disposal
We remove the old tub or shower, cut back to studs, and haul everything to the dump. That includes the cast-iron tub that weighs 300 pounds and the old valve behind the wall. You do not touch a pry bar.
Step-in safety with a curb as low as 2 inches
Low-Threshold Shower Installation pocatello ID
Low-Threshold Shower Installation pocatello ID gives you a shower you can step into without the high curb that makes bathing risky. We build low curb shower installation in pocatello for seniors, folks recovering from surgery, and anyone who wants a safer bathroom. Most jobs take two to four days, and we handle the plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass ourselves.
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About this service
What Low-Threshold Shower Installation pocatello ID Involves
A low-threshold shower installation pocatello ID replaces a tall curb or tub lip with a shower base that sits 2 to 4 inches off the floor, low enough to step over without lifting a leg high. We pull the old pan, set a new shower base on a level bed of thinset mortar, tie the drain into the existing P-trap, and seal everything with a waterproofing membrane before any tile goes down. The result is a shower that drains correctly and meets ADA compliance where you need it.
In Pocatello, most of our calls come from two groups: homeowners in older Bannock County houses with cast-iron tubs they can no longer climb into, and families planning ahead for a parent who wants to age in place. A low curb shower near me pocatello search usually means someone slipped once already. We fix the cause. Our crews work in homes from the 1920s near Old Town to newer builds out in Cedar Hills, and we know how to handle the uneven floors and undersized drains we find in each.
- ✓ Safer Step-In Height
- ✓ Easier to Clean
- ✓ Fits Small Bathrooms
- ✓ Adds Resale Value
What's included
What Our Low-Threshold Shower Installation Includes
Every low-threshold shower installation pocatello ID project includes the full build: tear-out, plumbing, waterproofing, base, walls, and glass. We price the whole job up front so you are not adding line items later. Add-ons like a bench, niche, or heated floor are quoted separately if you want them.
New Shower Base and Drain
A low curb shower base set on a level mortar bed, with the drain tied into a new or existing P-trap. We flood-test the pan before tile so a cracked shower pan never becomes your problem.
Waterproofing System
Cement backer board plus a rolled waterproofing membrane at every seam, corner, and drain flange. This is the layer that stops shower leaks from reaching your floor framing and the ceiling below.
Tile or Panel Walls
Your choice of porcelain tile, ceramic tile, glass mosaic, or acrylic shower panels. We set tile with thinset mortar and a notched trowel, then grout and seal it for a finish that wipes clean.
Valve and Fixture Install
A new pressure-balancing shower valve and trim from Moen, Delta, or Kohler, installed to manufacturer spec. We test for steady temperature so you never get a cold and drafty shower again.
Glass Door and Sealing
A framed or frameless shower door fitted to your opening, plus silicone caulk at every change of plane. We adjust the hinges and test the swing so the door closes smoothly and seals tight.
How it works
Our Low-Threshold Shower Installation Process
We measure your alcove, check the drain location with a level and measuring tape, and inspect the subfloor for soft spots. You get a written estimate the same day, usually within two hours. We note whether your existing shower valve is a Moen, Delta, or Kohler so the trim kit matches.
Day one is tear-out. We remove the old tub or pan, cut back to studs, and haul everything away. If the drain is undersized or the P-trap is cast iron, we replace it now. A pipe wrench and drain wrench come out before any new material goes in.
We install cement backer board, then roll on a waterproofing membrane at the seams and corners. The new shower base goes down on a mortar bed, leveled in both directions. This is the step that prevents shower leaks and cracked shower pan calls five years from now.
Porcelain tile or acrylic shower panels go up next, cut on a wet saw. We set grab bars and a shower seat if you ordered them, then hang the glass. A frameless shower door from DreamLine or Vigo takes about half a day to fit and adjust.
We run hot water for 15 minutes, check every joint for drips, and confirm the drain pulls a full flow. Then we walk you through the finished shower, show you the caulk lines to watch, and leave the workspace broom-clean. Total time is two to four days.
STEP 01On-Site Measure
We measure your alcove, check the drain location with a level and measuring tape, and inspect the subfloor for soft spots. You get a written estimate the same day, usually within two hours. We note whether your existing shower valve is a Moen, Delta, or Kohler so the trim kit matches.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Wet saw and tile saw
Cuts porcelain tile, ceramic tile, and natural stone tile cleanly, including the L-cuts around a shower niche and the angles at a corner bench.
Notched trowel and grout float
Spreads thinset mortar at the correct depth and pushes grout into the joints. Consistent trowel ridges are what give tile full coverage and stop hollow spots.
Level and measuring tape
Checks that the shower base is flat in both directions and that walls are plumb. A pan out of level by a quarter inch is a shower that pools water forever.
Pipe wrench and drain wrench
Breaks loose old drain assemblies and tightens new ones without cracking the pan. We use a drain wrench on the strainer so the seal seats evenly.
Caulking gun
Applies silicone caulk at every change of plane, around the drain, and along the glass. Flexible caulk, not grout, is what survives movement in a shower.
Shower pan liner and waterproofing membrane
The layer that keeps water out of your framing. We use Schluter Systems membrane over cement backer board and seal every seam and corner.
Real results
Before and after.
Low-Threshold Shower Installation
Tub to Low Curb in Highland
A 1970s cast-iron tub with a 15 inch wall, cracked caulk, and a drain that backed up weekly. The homeowner had stopped using it entirely and was washing at the sink.
After: We cut out the tub, replaced the P-trap, and set a 3 inch low curb base with porcelain tile and a fold-down seat. The shower now drains in under 30 seconds and the homeowner uses it daily.
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Leaking Pan Rebuilt in Old Town
A 1990s shower with a cracked pan and mold in the wall cavity. Water had stained the ceiling below and the framing was soft for two feet up from the floor.
After: We tore out the pan and lower walls, replaced the soft framing, and rebuilt with cement backer board and Schluter membrane. A flood test held for 24 hours before tile went down.
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Aging in Place in Cedar Hills
A homeowner recovering from knee surgery could not step into the tub. The bathroom had no grab bars and the showerhead was fixed at one height.
After: We installed a low-threshold shower with two grab bars rated to 250 pounds, a bench, and a handheld showerhead on a slide bar. The job took four days and the homeowner showered standing on day five.
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Problems a Low-Threshold Shower Solves
Most people call us after something goes wrong, not before. Here are the problems a low-threshold shower installation pocatello ID fixes, and what happens if you let them ride.
Ask a pro →Can't safely step over a tub wall
We replace the tub with a low curb shower base 2 to 4 inches high, add grab bars anchored in solid blocking, and install a fold-down seat. Step-in height drops by more than a foot, and the shower stays usable for years.
Recurring shower leaks and mold
We tear out the failed pan and walls, replace any soft framing, and rebuild with cement backer board and a waterproofing membrane. A flood test before tile confirms the pan holds. Then we seal every joint with silicone caulk.
Cracked or flexing shower pan
We pull the old base, check the subfloor for rot, and set a new low curb base on a level mortar bed. The drain gets re-tied and tested. Most base replacements take one to two days and stop the leak at the source.
Uneven shower base and standing water
We reset the base with the correct slope toward a code-correct drain, or replace an undersized drain with a larger one. After the rebuild, water clears in under a minute instead of standing for hours.
Transparent pricing
What Low-Threshold Shower Installation Costs
$3,200 - $8,500 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for a low-threshold shower installation pocatello ID runs $3,200 to $8,500. The low end is an acrylic base and panel surround with a framed door. The high end is porcelain tile, a frameless glass door, a bench, and a relocated drain. We give you a written price the same day we measure, and it does not change unless you change the scope. If you want affordable low curb shower pocatello Idaho pricing without cutting the waterproofing, this is where we start.
You are paying for the parts you cannot see: a level mortar bed, a full waterproofing membrane, and a flood-tested drain. That is what keeps a low-threshold shower dry for 20 years instead of leaking in three.
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An acrylic base with panel walls is the least expensive and fastest to install. Porcelain tile and natural stone tile cost more in material and labor but last decades and add resale value.
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A framed door is the budget option. A frameless DreamLine or Vigo door adds cost but opens up the bathroom visually and is the most requested upgrade in Pocatello remodels.
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If the new base lines up with the existing drain, the job stays in the lower range. Moving the drain means cutting the floor and re-running the P-trap, which adds a day and real cost.
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A basic Moen or Delta valve is included. Upgrading to a thermostatic Grohe or Hansgrohe system, or adding a second showerhead, raises the fixture line on the quote.
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Licensed, Insured, and Reviewed
- State-Licensed Plumbing Contractor · Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- State-Licensed General Contractor · Idaho Contractors Board
- Schluter Systems Certified Installer · Schluter Systems
- Laticrete Certified Tile Installer · Laticrete
Most low-threshold shower installation pocatello ID projects run $3,200 to $8,500 in 2026, depending on tile choice, glass, and whether we move the drain. A basic acrylic base and panel surround sits at the low end. Porcelain tile, a frameless door, and a bench push it higher. We give you a written number the same day we measure.
A low curb shower in pocatello is a shower with a step-over threshold of 2 to 4 inches instead of the 15 inch wall on a standard tub. It uses a manufactured shower base set on a mortar bed, a waterproofed wall system, and a drain tied into your existing plumbing. It is not fully curbless, but it is far easier and safer to step into.
Yes. A low-threshold shower is one of the safest bathroom changes you can make for an older adult in pocatello Idaho. The lower step reduces fall risk, and we add grab bars rated to 250 pounds plus a fold-down seat when needed. Non-slip tile or a textured base gives traction even when wet. Most clients tell us it is the first shower in years they took without holding their breath.
We do. ShowerPro Installation handles low curb shower installation pocatello from tear-out to glass, with licensed plumbers and tile setters on our own crew. We serve Downtown Pocatello, Highland, Alameda, Pocatello Creek, and the Chubbuck border area, plus ZIP codes 83201, 83204, and 83209. Call and we will schedule a same-day measure.
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Call us and we will measure your bathroom, show you base and tile options, and hand you a written price the same day. Licensed, insured, and warrantied. If you want a safer shower this winter, let's get it scheduled.
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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.