If you live on the East Bench or anywhere off the Yellowstone corridor, walk in shower installation in East Pocatello means dealing with a 1950s cast iron drain, a sloped floor, and winters that freeze pipes fast. We handle all three. ShowerPro Installation tears out the old tub, builds a code-correct pan, waterproofs the walls, and sets glass that closes square. One crew, one inspection, no surprises.
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Every service below is delivered by our own crew in East Pocatello, not subbed out. That matters when you are searching for walk in shower installation near me East Pocatello ID and want one company accountable for the pan, the tile, the valve and the glass. We schedule around class schedules near Idaho State University and around work hours for everyone else, and we keep a 24/7 line open for burst lines and failed pans.
We measure your East Pocatello bathroom, check the joist direction and drain location, then lay out a shower that fits the actual space. On the East Bench that often means a 36-by-60 pan with a bench; in Cedar Hills it is usually a larger curbless footprint. You pick tile, glass and fixtures from brands like Kohler, Moen and Delta, and we build to that plan.
View details ↗02Full tear-out and rebuild for East Pocatello homes. We remove the old tub or shower, replace any rotted subfloor, install cement backer board and a waterproofing membrane, then set new tile and glass. Most remodels here run 3 to 5 days. We haul everything away and leave the bathroom ready to use the same week.
View details ↗03The most common job we run in East Pocatello. We cut out the cast iron or steel tub, cap or reroute the drain, and build a walk-in pan in the same footprint. That gives you 8 to 10 extra inches of usable floor and a step-in height under 4 inches. Perfect for the mid-century ranches around the East Bench.
View details ↗04For East Pocatello homeowners planning to age in place, we build a shower with no curb at all. The floor is sloped to a linear or center drain, reinforced with blocking for future grab bars, and finished with a slip-resistant tile. We set the drain and slope so water clears fast and the floor stays dry between uses.
View details ↗05We build ADA compliant showers in East Pocatello to the 60-inch turning radius, 36-inch entry and grab bar blocking standards. That includes a handheld showerhead on a slide bar, a fold-down seat, and controls reachable from a seated position. Useful for rentals near Idaho State University and for family caregivers.
View details ↗06Curbless showers need a recessed floor or a raised perimeter, and East Pocatello's older homes rarely have the joist depth for it out of the box. We cut and sister the joists where needed, then set a linear drain and Schluter Systems waterproofing so the whole floor drains to one point. No curb, no trip hazard.
View details ↗07A 2-to-4 inch curb is the sweet spot for most East Pocatello bathrooms: easy to step over, but still contains water without a full floor rebuild. We set the pan with a notched trowel and thinset mortar over a level base, then seal the curb with silicone caulk at the tile line so it does not wick.
View details ↗08The pan is where most East Pocatello shower leaks start. We set acrylic or tile-ready pans on a bed of mortar, check level in both directions, and tie the pan liner into the wall waterproofing so water has nowhere to go but the drain. A pan set flat on a sloped East Bench floor will crack. Ours will not.
View details ↗09If your existing base is cracked, flexing, or stained no matter how hard you scrub, we cut it out and set a new one. In East Pocatello we often find the original base was set directly on plywood with no mortar, which is why it squeaks. We correct the subfloor, set the new base properly, and re-caulk the perimeter.
View details ↗10We swap pressure-balance and thermostatic valves behind the wall, which means opening the wall, soldering or pressing new connections, and testing before we close it up. East Pocatello's cold winters are hard on older valves, so we install Moen, Delta and Grohe cartridges rated for the temperature swings we see here.
View details ↗11We set cast iron, PVC and linear drains in East Pocatello showers, always with a proper P-trap and a slope of at least 1/4 inch per foot. On older homes with cast iron stacks, we tie the new drain in with a no-hub coupling and test it before the pan goes down. A drain wrench and a level are the two tools that decide whether this works.
View details ↗12Slow drains, gurgling, and water backing up into the shower are common in East Pocatello's older homes where the original 2-inch line has scale buildup. We camera the line, clear it, and replace any galvanized sections with PEX or copper. If the vent is clogged, we clear that too, because a shower that will not drain is usually a vent problem.
View details ↗13Waterproofing is the part you never see and the part that decides whether your East Pocatello shower lasts. We roll on a waterproofing membrane over cement backer board, tape and mud the seams, and seal every penetration with the manufacturer's own system. Then we flood-test the pan before tile goes on. If it holds water for 24 hours, it is ready.
View details ↗14We set ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone tile and glass mosaic tile in East Pocatello showers, using a wet saw for clean cuts and a grout float for full joints. Grout lines are consistent, corners are mitered where they should be, and we seal the grout after it cures. Tile over a bad pan will fail. Tile over ours will not.
View details ↗15Acrylic shower panels are the fast, low-maintenance option for East Pocatello rentals and busy households. We set them plumb and square over a waterproofed substrate, seal the seams with the manufacturer's caulk, and trim out the edges clean. No grout to scrub, no mold in the joints, and a 10-year finish warranty on most panels.
View details ↗16We measure for glass after the tile is set, not before, because tile thickness changes the opening. Then we install DreamLine, Vigo or custom glass with the right hinges and seals so the door closes square and does not leak at the bottom. On East Pocatello's sloped floors, out-of-plumb walls are common, so we shim and adjust.
View details ↗17Frameless glass is the cleanest look for a remodeled East Pocatello bathroom, and it is also the least forgiving to install. We drill the tile with a diamond bit, set the hinges into blocking we installed during the rough-in, and adjust the door so it swings and latches without a fight. 3/8-inch glass on most jobs.
View details ↗18A shower door that will not close, drags on the curb, or leaks at the hinge is usually a worn roller, a stripped hinge screw, or a wall that has moved. We replace rollers, hinges and sweeps, or swap the whole door if the frame is bent. Most East Pocatello door repairs take under two hours.
View details ↗19We build tiled benches and install fold-down seats in East Pocatello showers, always with blocking bolted into the framing, not just tile anchors. A fold-down seat rated for 250 pounds needs real wood behind it. We also build corner benches into the pan framing so they are structural, not decorative.
View details ↗20Grab bars only work if they are anchored into blocking or a stud, so we locate the framing first and set bars at the right height for the user. In East Pocatello we install them for aging-in-place remodels and for rentals near Idaho State University. ADA heights are 33 to 36 inches, and we set them there unless you ask otherwise.
View details ↗21We frame and waterproof niches during the rough-in, so they are part of the wall, not glued on after. That means no leaks behind the shelf and no caulk line to fail. We set them at the height you actually reach, usually 48 inches on center, and tile the inside with the same material as the walls.
View details ↗22A handheld showerhead on a slide bar is one of the cheapest upgrades for an East Pocatello bathroom, and one of the most useful. We install Moen, Delta and Hansgrohe handhelds with a proper drop-ear elbow behind the wall so the hose does not pull the fitting loose. WaterSense models save water without killing pressure.
View details ↗23Mold and mildew in East Pocatello showers usually traces back to poor ventilation, not dirty tile. We install and vent bath fans to the exterior, add a timer or humidity sensor, and set recessed or LED lighting on a GFCI circuit. A shower that dries out between uses does not grow mold.
View details ↗24We install full surrounds and enclosures in East Pocatello, from three-piece acrylic kits to tile-and-glass builds. The surround has to be set plumb and sealed at every seam, or water finds the gap. We caulk with silicone, not grout, at every change of plane, because grout cracks when the house moves.
View details ↗25We reseal, re-caulk, re-grout and re-level East Pocatello walk-in showers so they last another decade. That includes replacing failed silicone caulk, regrouting joints, tightening door hardware, and clearing slow drains. Most maintenance visits take 2 to 3 hours and cost far less than a rebuild.
View details ↗26Water stains on the ceiling below, a soft spot in the floor, or a musty smell in the hallway usually means a shower leak in an East Pocatello home. We isolate the leak with a flood test, find whether it is the pan, the drain, the valve or the grout, and repair the actual cause instead of caulking over it.
View details ↗27Failed caulking and grout is the number one cause of hidden water damage in East Pocatello showers. We cut out the old caulk, clean the joint, let it dry, and re-caulk with 100% silicone. For grout, we dig out the cracked lines and regrout, then seal. This is a small job that prevents a big one.
View details ↗28When a shower is too far gone to repair, we replace the whole thing: pan, walls, valve, drain and glass. In East Pocatello that usually means a 3-to-5 day job with the water off only during the plumbing phase. We haul the old unit out, protect the floors, and leave you with a shower that will not leak.
View details ↗29Burst supply line at 2 a.m., failed pan flooding the floor, or a shower valve that will not shut off: we run 24/7 emergency calls in East Pocatello. We shut the water down, stabilize the situation, and either repair on the spot or schedule the rebuild the next morning. Call the emergency line and we roll.
View details ↗Every East Pocatello job starts with a measure and a look under the house. On the East Bench, that often means a crawlspace check to see whether the joists can take a curbless pan. In Highland and Cedar Hills, it usually
Shower pans set flat on a sloped floor crack at the seam and leak into the ceiling below within a year or two. Leveling is not optional here.
We set every pan on a bed of mortar and check it with a laser level in both directions before the drain is tied in. If the floor is out more than 1/2 inch, we sister the joists or pour a leveling bed first.
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Shower valves on exterior walls in East Pocatello homes can freeze and split during a January cold snap, flooding the wall cavity behind the tile.
We insulate the wall cavity, add pipe insulation to the supply lines, and where possible move the valve to an interior wall. We also install frost-rated Moen and Delta cartridges that handle the temperature swings.
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Cast iron stacks in East Pocatello's mid-century homes scale up and slow down, and galvanized supply lines restrict flow. A new shower on old plumbing will not perform.
We camera the drain line before we set the pan, replace any rusted cast iron with PVC or ABS, and swap galvanized supply sections for PEX. That way the new shower drains fast and the pressure is right.
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01Water stain on the ceiling below the bathroom
02Soft or spongy spot in the bathroom floor
03Caulk that keeps failing every few months
04Shower door will not close or drags on the curb
05You cannot step over the tub safely anymore
Typical 2026 pricing for walk in shower installation in East Pocatello runs $3,200 to $9,500 for a full tub-to-shower conversion, depending on tile, glass and whether we have to move the drain. A simple acrylic surround with a new pan and a framed glass door sits at the low end. Porcelain tile, a bench, a niche and frameless glass push it toward the top. If the subfloor is rotted or the drain has to be relocated, add $400 to $1,200. We give you a written number before we start, and it does not change unless you change the scope. For a smaller job like re-caulking or a door repair, most East Pocatello calls run $180 to $450.
We schedule East Pocatello jobs Monday through Saturday, with morning and afternoon arrival windows. Emergency calls run 24/7, including holidays. Most non-emergency installs are booked within 3 to 7 days, and we can often do a same-day estimate if you call before noon.
Acrylic shower wall panels are the budget option and install in a day, which keeps labor down. Ceramic tile, porcelain tile or natural stone tile cost more in material and take 2 to 3 extra days to set, grout and seal. Most East Pocatello homeowners choose tile for the look and panels for the speed.
Schedule now ↗If the new shower can use the existing drain location, you save money. If we have to cut the floor and reroute the drain to a new spot, or replace rusted cast iron with PVC, that adds labor and materials. On older East Pocatello homes, this is the most common surprise cost.
Schedule now ↗A framed sliding door is the least expensive. A frameless glass panel or hinged door in 3/8-inch glass costs more because it has to be measured after tile, drilled into blocking, and adjusted to swing square. Larger openings and thicker glass push the price up further.
Schedule now ↗East Pocatello is easy to navigate once you know the landmarks. We use Idaho State University and Holt Arena as our main orientation points on the south end, and Ross Park as the anchor for the streets that run down toward the Portneuf River. The hillside streets off the East Bench can be tight for a loaded truck, so we plan parking before we arrive and carry ramps for the steep driveways. If you are near one of these landmarks, mention it when you call and we will know exactly where to go.
The ISU campus is the main orientation point on the south end of East Pocatello. Streets around it run in a grid, which makes it easy for our crew to find nearby addresses and plan parking for the truck and trailer.
Holt Arena sits on the ISU campus and is a useful landmark for the neighborhoods east and north of it. If you are near the arena, we can usually route in off the main campus roads and avoid the tighter residential streets.
Ross Park anchors the streets that run down toward the Portneuf River on the west edge of East Pocatello. It is a good reference point for addresses in the lower part of the neighborhood, where the terrain flattens out.
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East Bench · Highland · Cedar Hills · University Area
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Call +19863369120 →Most full tub-to-shower conversions in East Pocatello run $3,200 to $9,500 in 2026. A basic acrylic surround with a new pan and a framed door sits at the low end. Porcelain tile, a bench, a niche and frameless glass push it higher. If the subfloor is rotted or the drain has to move, add $400 to $1,200. We give you a written number before we start.
The best company is the one that flood-tests the pan, uses a real waterproofing membrane, and puts one crew on the whole job. We do all three. We are licensed in Idaho, we pull the Bannock County permit, and we warranty our workmanship for 5 years. Ask any contractor you call whether they flood-test. If they do not, keep looking.
Yes, if the work involves moving or replacing the shower valve, the drain or the supply lines. Most East Pocatello jurisdictions require a plumbing permit for that. Cosmetic work like re-caulking or replacing a showerhead does not need one. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and make sure the rough-in passes before the walls close.
A tub-to-shower conversion with tile and glass takes 3 to 5 days on site. An acrylic surround with a new pan and a framed door takes 1 to 2 days. Curbless showers that need joist work or a recessed floor can run 5 to 7 days. We keep the bathroom usable until the day we cut the drain, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
Sometimes. If you call before noon and the job is a simple pan and surround swap with no plumbing changes, we can often have the old unit out and the new pan set the same day. Full tile jobs and curbless builds need more time. For emergencies like a burst valve or a failed pan, we run 24/7 and will stabilize the shower the same day.
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