Old base tear-out
We remove the old pan, strainer, and any loose bottom-row tile, and haul the debris away. Drop cloths protect the rest of the bathroom, and we bag the dust so it does not spread through the house.
Cracked pan out, dry floor in, usually in one day
Walk-In Shower Base Replacement pocatello ID done right the first time
If your walk-in shower base is cracked, flexing, or leaking into the ceiling below, walk-in shower base replacement pocatello ID is the fix that stops the damage for good. We pull the old pan, check the drain and subfloor, and set a new base with proper waterproofing. Our crew handles shower pan replacement pocatello homeowners call us for after a leak shows up in the garage ceiling or the pan starts to give underfoot.
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About this service
What walk-in shower base replacement pocatello ID actually involves
Walk-in shower base replacement pocatello ID is a plumbing and waterproofing job that removes a failed shower base, inspects the drain and subfloor, and installs a new pan sealed to the walls. The old base comes out first, then we check for rot, mold, and a loose drain connection. A shower pan liner or a bonded waterproofing membrane goes in before the new base is set. Most jobs run two to six hours once the pan is on site, and we test the drain before we call it done.
Most of the calls we get in Pocatello start with the same story: a hairline crack in an acrylic base, a pan that squishes when you step near the drain, or a water stain on the kitchen ceiling below the bathroom. Winter freeze-thaw cycles around Bannock County work on older pans, and 1970s and 1980s builds near Old Town Pocatello often have original pans that were never meant to last this long. If you have been searching shower pan replacement near me pocatello, we can look at it this week.
- ✓ Stops leaks at the source
- ✓ Ends the flex underfoot
- ✓ Fixes the drain while it is open
- ✓ Resets the waterproofing clock
What's included
What a walk-in shower base replacement includes
Every base job covers tear-out, subfloor check, waterproofing, the new pan, drain connection, and caulk. Add-ons like tile, valve, or glass are quoted separately so you know what you are paying for.
Subfloor inspection
We check the subfloor for soft wood and the drain for a loose connection. If the wood is sound, we level it. If not, we replace the bad section and tell you the added cost before we continue.
Waterproofing and liner
A shower pan liner or bonded waterproofing membrane goes in and seals to the walls. We set the bed with thinset mortar and a notched trowel, then test the drain with a plug and a full pan of water.
New base and drain
The new base is set level and shimmed to the floor, and the drain is connected with a new gasket. We check the fit against the walls and torque the drain down so there is no weep at the connection.
Caulk and final test
We run a bead of silicone caulk at the base-to-wall joint, reinstall the trim, and run the shower for five minutes to check for leaks. You get a walkthrough of what we did and how to keep the caulk lines clean.
How it works
How our shower base replacement process runs
We remove the old base, the drain strainer, and any loose tile or surround at the bottom row. A wet saw and pry bars come out, and we bag the debris. Tear-out on a standard 60-inch base takes about 45 minutes, and we lay drop cloths so the rest of the bathroom stays clean.
With the pan out, we check the subfloor for soft wood and the drain for a loose connection. If the subfloor is sound, we level it. If it is not, we replace the bad section before anything goes back down. This is the step that decides whether the new base sits flat for good.
We install a shower pan liner or a roll-on waterproofing membrane, depending on the base type, and seal it to the walls. A notched trowel and thinset mortar set the bed. We test the drain with a plug and a full pan of water before the base is closed in.
The new base goes in level and gets shimmed where the floor is out of true. We connect the drain with a new gasket, torque it down, and check the fit against the walls. Most bases are set and ready for caulk within two hours of the tear-out.
We run a bead of silicone caulk at the base-to-wall joint, reinstall the trim, and run the shower for five minutes to check for leaks. You get a walkthrough of what we did and how to keep the caulk lines clean. Same-day use is fine once the caulk skins over.
STEP 01Tear-out
We remove the old base, the drain strainer, and any loose tile or surround at the bottom row. A wet saw and pry bars come out, and we bag the debris. Tear-out on a standard 60-inch base takes about 45 minutes, and we lay drop cloths so the rest of the bathroom stays clean.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on shower bases
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile cleanly when we tile the shower floor or the bottom row of the wall. A wet saw keeps the cut edge sharp and the dust down.
Notched trowel
Spreads thinset mortar at the right depth for the base bed and the tile. The notch size controls how much mortar sits under the pan.
Drain wrench
Tightens and removes the drain body so we can replace the gasket and reseat the drain to the new pan.
Caulking gun
Runs a clean bead of silicone caulk at the base-to-wall joint. A steady bead is what keeps water out of the seam.
Level and measuring tape
Check the floor and the base for level and confirm the pan size against the opening before the old base comes out.
Pipe wrench and pliers
Handle the drain connection and any valve work while the wall is open. We use them to break loose old fittings without damaging the pipe.
Real results
Before and after.
Walk-In Shower Base Replacement
Cracked acrylic pan in Highland
A 1990s acrylic base had a crack near the drain, and water was staining the ceiling below. The caulk line at the wall was black with mildew, and the floor flexed when you stepped in.
After: We pulled the base, replaced a 2-foot section of soft subfloor, and set a new acrylic pan on a mortar bed with a fresh liner and drain gasket. The leak stopped, and the ceiling below dried out within a week.
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Walk-In Shower Base Replacement
Tile-ready base in Old Town
A homeowner wanted tile on the shower floor instead of another acrylic pan. The old base was sound but dated, and the bottom row of wall tile was loose.
After: We removed the old base and the loose tile, installed a tile-ready pan with a bonded waterproofing membrane, and set porcelain tile with a wet saw. The shower drains fast, and the new floor matches the walls.
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Walk-In Shower Base Replacement
Low-threshold swap near Ross Park
An older homeowner had a high curb that was hard to step over, and the base was starting to flex. The bathroom had no grab bars.
After: We replaced the base with a low-threshold pan, leveled the floor, and added grab bars anchored into blocking. The step-in height dropped to 2 inches, and the base is solid underfoot.
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Shower base problems we fix in Pocatello
Most of these start small and get expensive. Here is what we see and how we stop it.
Ask a pro →Cracked shower pan leaking below
We pull the pan, replace the damaged subfloor, and set a new base with fresh waterproofing. A shower base replacement for cracked pan pocatello ID jobs usually takes one day and stops the leak at the source.
Base flexes when you step in
We level the floor, set the new pan on a solid mortar bed, and check the drain connection. The base stops moving, and the caulk line stays sealed.
Mold and mildew at the base seam
We cut out the old caulk, check the wall membrane, and reseal with silicone caulk. If the membrane is failed, we replace it during the base job so the mold does not return.
Clogged shower drain and slow water
With the base out, we clear the clogged shower drain, replace a worn gasket, and test the flow. That is the cheapest time to fix a drain, before the new base goes down.
Transparent pricing
What shower base replacement costs in Pocatello
$850 - $2,400 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for a walk-in shower base replacement in Pocatello runs $850 to $2,400. A standard acrylic base swap sits at the low end, and a tile-ready pan with new waterproofing and drain work sits higher. Subfloor repair, a new valve, or glass adds to the number. We quote the job before we start, and if we find rot once the old pan is out, we stop and tell you the added cost before we keep going. That is how a shower pan replacement pocatello job should be priced.
A base replacement stops a leak that can rot a subfloor and stain a ceiling. Fixing the subfloor later costs more than the base job, so doing it right the first time is the cheaper path.
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An acrylic base costs less than a tile-ready pan. Tile-ready pans need a membrane and tile work, which adds labor and material.
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Soft or rotted subfloor has to be cut out and replaced before the new base goes down. That adds time and material, and we quote it once we see it.
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A worn gasket is a small add. A drain that needs re-routing or a new trap is a bigger job and adds to the total.
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If the valve is old or failing, replacing it while the wall is open saves a second tear-out later. A new Moen or Delta valve adds to the quote.
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Most jobs run $850 to $2,400 in 2026, depending on base size, material, and whether the subfloor needs repair. A standard acrylic base swap sits at the low end; a tile-ready pan with new waterproofing and drain work sits higher. We give you the number before we start, and we tell you if we find rot once the old pan is out.
Yes. In most cases the walls, tile, and valve stay, and only the base and drain connection are replaced. We check the bottom row of tile and the wall membrane first, because a failed pan often damages the lower wall. If the wall is sound, a shower pan replacement near me pocatello job is a one-day project.
A standard base replacement takes two to six hours on site, and you can use the shower the same day once the caulk skins over. If we find a soft subfloor or a drain that needs re-routing, add a day. We tell you the realistic timeline at the estimate, not after the tear-out.
Call a licensed shower and plumbing contractor, not a handyman. The drain connection and waterproofing are where these jobs fail, and both need code-correct work. We are local, licensed, and we handle the base, drain, and waterproofing as one job. Call us at +1 986-336-9120 and we will look at it this week.
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A leaking pan does not fix itself, and every week it waits adds subfloor damage. Call us with the base size and what you are seeing, and we will give you a price and a day. Licensed, insured, and local to Bannock County.
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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.