Used to make secure, code-approved connections on PEX tubing supply lines. We crimp every ring to the manufacturer's spec and pressure-test the line before the wall closes.
Shower Installation Rexburg ID Built to Last
We install walk-in showers, tile surrounds, and full shower replacement Rexburg ID projects for houses, rentals, and student housing near BYU-Idaho. Winter is closing in, and a failed shower pan or leaking valve only gets worse in a Rexburg freeze.
Serving rexburg and nearby areas.
How big is the shower job?
Rebuild
New base, waterproofing, tile or panels, valve and drain reset.
- 1. Swap Same footprint, new pan and valve, acrylic or solid-surface surround.
- 2. Rebuild New base, waterproofing, tile or panels, valve and drain reset.
- 3. Reconfigure Drain moved, framing opened, walk-in conversion planned in writing first.
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- 15Areas served around rexburg
- Flood testPan holds water before tile
- Pressure testLines checked before walls close
What Our Shower Installation Service Includes
Every shower installation Rexburg ID project we run includes the full scope below.
Work order
Shower Installation- Full Tear-Out and Haul-Away: We remove the old shower, pan, valve, and surround, cap the drain, and haul everything off site. Floors and vanities get drop cloths and hardboard protection. Most tear-outs take three to four hours, and we keep the dust contained with plastic sheeting and a negative-air setup.
- New Valve and Supply Lines: We install a new pressure-balance or thermostatic valve from Moen, Delta, or Kohler, set at the correct depth for your finish wall. Supply lines are run in copper pipe or PEX tubing with SharkBite fittings, then pressure-tested at 80 PSI for 15 minutes before the wall closes.
- Pan, Drain, and Waterproofing: We flood-test the pan for 24 hours before any tile or surround goes up.
- Tile or Acrylic Finish: You choose the finish: full tile, a solid-surface surround, or a prefab acrylic unit. We set tile with thinset and grout, or seat the surround panels and seal the seams. Trim, showerhead, and handle go on last, and we clean the finish before the walkthrough.
- Testing and Walkthrough: We run hot and cold, check the valve stops and shutoffs, and confirm the pan drains with no standing water. You get a walkthrough of the cartridge brand, the shutoff locations, and how to clean the finish. We leave the bathroom broom-clean and haul away the old unit.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We measure the alcove, check the drain and valve, and note what the wall hides.
Showers we install at homes
Houses, rentals, and multi-unit properties across Rexburg and Madison County.
Tub to walk-in
Low-threshold base, blocking for grab bars.
Cracked pan swap
New bedded pan, drain reset, flood test.
Valve replacement
New cartridge and body, pressure checked.
Tile rebuild
Membrane, cement board, new tile and grout.
Showers we install at businesses
Rental units, student housing, and small commercial properties.
Student rentals
Fast swaps between semesters.
Multi-unit housing
Repeat layouts, consistent parts.
Small commercial
Staff and gym shower replacements.
What Shower Installation Rexburg ID Really Involves
A shower is only as good as the waterproofing and the drain under it. We set the pan in mortar, test it for a day, and pressure-check the lines before the wall closes. That is what keeps the room below dry.
Shower installation Rexburg ID is the full removal and replacement of a shower assembly, including the drain, pan or tile base, valve body, supply lines, and waterproofing. We cut out the old unit, inspect the subfloor and framing for rot, then set a new pan or build a sloped mortar bed. The valve gets swapped to a Moen, Delta, or Kohler pressure-balance cartridge, and every connection is soldered or crimped to Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) standards. Before the wall goes back up, we flood-test the pan and check the drain slope with a level.
Rexburg homes take a beating from hard water and cold snaps. Shower valves seize, pans crack, and grout fails after a few freeze-thaw cycles. If you are searching for shower replacement near me Rexburg, the usual triggers are a stained ceiling below the bathroom, a shower that pools water at your feet, or a handle that no longer controls temperature. We also see a lot of 1970s and 1980s builds near Downtown Rexburg where the original copper pipe has pinhole leaks behind the wall. Catching that during a new shower install Rexburg saves you a second tear-out later.
- What it is
- Full removal and replacement of a shower assembly.
- When it helps
- Leaks, cracked pans, seized valves, failing tile.
- What you get
- New pan, valve, waterproofing, and finish.
How Our Shower Installation Process Works
Every job follows the same five stages, whether it is a one-day swap or a full tile build.
Tools and Methods We Use on Shower Installs
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
For copper pipe supply lines and valve connections. We sweat the joints clean, check for pinholes, and pressure-test at 80 PSI to confirm there are no weeps behind the wall.
We thread it onto a hose bib or test port to read static and working pressure. It tells us whether the new valve will perform correctly and whether a pressure-reducing valve is needed.
Used to clear hair and soap scum from the trap arm before or after a new shower goes in. If the line is badly scaled, we switch to a hydro jetting machine for a full clear.
We run the camera down the drain line to check for cracks, bellies, or root intrusion. It confirms the drain is sound before we set a new pan on top of it.
When Rexburg Homeowners Call Us for Shower Work
A rental near BYU-Idaho needs a fast shower replacement between semesters.
We schedule the swap during the turnover window, use a prefab acrylic unit with a new valve and pan, and finish in…
BusinessesAn older home near Downtown Rexburg has a cracked pan and a corroded valve behind the wall.
We open the wall, replace the galvanized or failing copper supply lines with PEX tubing, set a new pan bedded in mortar,…
HomesA family in The Cottages wants to convert a tub-shower into a walk-in for an aging parent.
We remove the tub, relocate the drain if needed, block the walls for grab bars, and build a low-threshold or curbless tile…
HomesA homeowner in Mill Hollow is remodeling and wants a full tile shower with a bench.
The valve, showerhead, and trim are installed to match the tile layout, and we flood-test before grouting.
Homes
How Shower Installation Runs in Rexburg
Rexburg sits in a cold, hard-water region, and both factors shape how we install showers here. Winter temps drop below zero, so supply lines in exterior walls need insulation and, in some cases, a re-route to an interior wall to prevent frozen pipes.
Downtown Rexburg
Older homes with original copper pipe and 1.5-inch drains. We often find pinhole leaks and undersized traps that need re-piping during the shower install.
BYU-Idaho Campus Area
High-turnover rentals where fast acrylic swaps and durable valves matter most. We schedule around semester breaks to minimize vacancy time.
Mill Hollow
Newer construction with PEX supply lines and standard 2-inch drains. Tile showers and walk-in conversions are common requests here.
- Downtown Rexburg
- BYU-Idaho Campus Area
- Mill Hollow
- The Cottages
- Hemming Village
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoCracked Pan Replaced in Mill Hollow
Before: A 1990s acrylic shower with a cracked pan was leaking into the kitchen ceiling below. The subfloor was soft in a 2-foot section, and the valve cartridge was seized, leaving the shower stuck on hot.
After: We replaced the rotted framing, set a new mortar-bedded pan with a 2-inch drain, installed a Moen pressure-balance valve, and finished with a tile surround. The 24-hour flood test held, and the ceiling stain was repaired and painted.
Tub-to-Walk-In Conversion Near Campus
Before: A rental near BYU-Idaho had a worn tub-shower with a leaking overflow gasket and a slow drain. The unit was vacant for two weeks between semesters, and the landlord needed it rentable fast.
After: We removed the tub, relocated the drain, and installed a low-threshold acrylic walk-in with a new Delta valve and grab-bar blocking. The job finished in three days, and the unit rented before the semester started.
Full Tile Shower in The Cottages
Before: A family home had a failing tile shower with cracked grout, loose tiles, and a musty smell. Moisture had reached the cement board, and the valve was original to the 1980s build.
After: A new Kohler thermostatic valve holds temperature within 2 degrees.
Shower Problems We Fix With a New Install
Most shower calls we get in Rexburg trace back to one of these failures.
Shower pan cracked or flexing underfoot
Water seeps into the subfloor and framing, causing rot, mold, and ceiling stains in the room below.
Valve will not hold temperature or the handle is stiff
You get scalds or cold shocks mid-shower, and the cartridge can fail completely, leaving the shower stuck on hot or cold.
Tile and grout failing around the shower
Cracked grout and loose tile let water behind the wall, where it rots the cement board and framing.
Slow drain or standing water in the shower
Standing water breeds bacteria, stains the pan, and usually means a clogged trap arm or a drain that was never sloped correctly.
Ceiling stain below the bathroom
A stain below the shower almost always means a pan, drain gasket, or supply-line leak.
Why Rexburg Homeowners Replace Their Showers
A new shower is not cosmetic.
Stop Hidden Water Damage
A failed shower pan can push 5 to 10 gallons a day into your subfloor before you see a stain.
Cut Water and Heating Costs
A modern pressure-balance or thermostatic valve holds temperature within 2 degrees, so you stop bleeding hot water while you fiddle with the handle.
Gain Space With a Walk-In
Walk in shower installation in Rexburg, Idaho turns a cramped 32-inch tub-shower into a usable 60-inch curbless or low-threshold space.
Fix It Once, Correctly
Cheap shower surrounds fail at the seams and the drain gasket.
What Shower Installation Costs in Rexburg
An acrylic swap with a new valve and pan sits at the low end.
Included
Quoted after a first look
- Full Tear-Out and Haul-Away
- New Valve and Supply Lines
- Pan, Drain, and Waterproofing
- Tile or Acrylic Finish
What changes the scope
Quoted after a first look
- Finish material
- Valve and fixture brand
- Drain relocation
- Subfloor or framing repair
What you receive
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written scope
Fixed price and itemized work list.
Build photos
Framing, membrane, and drain before closing.
Flood test record
24-hour pan test noted on the job sheet.
11 Years Installing Showers in Madison County
We have been plumbing Rexburg homes since 2015, and shower work has been a core part of that from day one.
Drain size
We measure the trap arm and confirm it matches the new shower flow.
Valve depth
We set the valve body so the trim sits flush with the finish wall.
Subfloor moisture
A meter reading tells us whether framing or plywood needs replacement.
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rexburg ZIP codes
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What Rexburg Customers Say About Our Shower Work
Our upstairs shower had been leaking into the kitchen ceiling for months. They found a cracked pan and rotten subfloor, replaced the framing, and set a new tile shower with a bench. The flood test and the photos they sent during the build sold me. Three months in, no stains, no smell, and the drain actually keeps up.
I manage four rentals near campus and needed a fast turnaround between semesters. They swapped two acrylic showers in one day each, replaced the valves, and pressure-tested everything. Tenants moved in on schedule and I have not had a single leak call since. That is the whole reason I keep using them.
We wanted a walk-in shower for my father, and they blocked the walls for grab bars before tile, which two other bids did not mention. The curbless base and linear drain look great, and the price came in where they quoted. They even replaced a corroded shutoff they found behind the wall at no extra charge.
Shower Installation Questions Rexburg Homeowners Ask
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
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+12089875089A basic acrylic swap with a new valve and pan sits at the low end. Tile builds, curbless walk-ins, and jobs that need drain relocation or subfloor repair push toward the top. We give you a fixed written price after a 45-minute on-site assessment, so you are not guessing.
A standard acrylic shower replacement takes one day, usually six to eight hours from demo to cleanup. Tile shower installation rexburg id projects run three to five days because of membrane curing and grout time. If we find rot or need to move the drain, add a day. We tell you the schedule up front and keep the bathroom usable as long as possible during the build.
Yes. Waterproofing is part of every shower we install, not an add-on.
Yes, walk-in showers are one of our most requested jobs. We convert tub-shower combos into low-threshold or curbless walk-ins, move the drain when needed, and block the walls for grab bars or a bench before tile. For a typical 60-inch alcove, the conversion takes three to four days. We can also set a prefab walk-in base if you want a faster, lower-cost option.
Other Plumbing Services We Handle
Other services from the same team.
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Contact Plumber Rexburg ID
Call us at +1 (208) 987-5089 or email info@plumberrexburgid.com. For non-emergency service, we schedule same-day or next-day appointments. Our office is in Rexburg, and we serve all of Madison County.