Shower and Tub Installation for El Monte Homeowners
The shower or tub is the centerpiece of almost every bathroom remodel. Get it wrong and you face water damage, mold, and a costly redo within a few years. Get it right and you have a beautiful, watertight installation that holds up for decades. At Full Quality Bathroom Remodeling, we’ve installed hundreds of showers and tubs across El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley — and proper waterproofing is always the first thing on our mind.
Whether you’re replacing an aging tub, converting a tub to a walk-in shower, or building a fully tiled custom shower from scratch, we handle the entire installation as one integrated project. No handoffs, no scheduling gaps, one crew from demo to finished tile.
Types of Shower and Tub Installations We Handle
Tub Replacement
Swapping out an old, stained, or damaged tub for a new soaking tub, drop-in, or freestanding model. We handle the plumbing connections, surround tile or panel, and all finish work so the final product looks custom, not like a box-store swap.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions
One of the most popular upgrades in El Monte — removing an underused bathtub and converting the space into a walk-in shower. This gives you more usable space, better accessibility, and a modern look that adds real value to your home. We handle the drain relocation, waterproofing, tile, and glass door or frameless enclosure.
Walk-In Shower Builds
Custom walk-in showers built from the studs out. We install the waterproof liner or membrane, concrete board, full tile work including niche features and benches, and your choice of shower door. Curbless (zero-threshold) showers are available for accessibility or a seamless modern look.
Prefab Shower and Tub Surrounds
For budget-conscious remodels, we install quality prefab acrylic and fiberglass surround systems that are watertight, easy to clean, and last for years. These cost less than full tile work but look significantly better than the builder-grade versions in most El Monte homes.
Why Waterproofing Is Non-Negotiable
Tile alone is not waterproof. Water migrates through grout joints and into the wall assembly behind. Without a proper waterproof membrane, you end up with mold, rotted subfloor, and structural damage that costs far more to fix than the shower itself. Every shower we build gets a proper waterproof membrane — no exceptions.
What Does Shower Installation Cost in El Monte?
- Tub replacement with surround: $1,500 – $4,500
- Tub-to-shower conversion: $3,000 – $8,000
- Custom tiled walk-in shower: $5,000 – $15,000+
- Freestanding soaking tub: $2,000 – $6,000 installed
Costs depend on the size of the shower, tile selection, glass door style, and whether any plumbing relocation is needed. We give you a written estimate before any work begins. See our full bathroom remodel cost guide for more detail.
Shower and Tub Installation Serving El Monte & the San Gabriel Valley
We install showers and tubs throughout El Monte, South El Monte, Arcadia, Temple City, West Covina, and surrounding communities. Call 626-542-1706 to schedule your free estimate.