If your shower is the problem but the rest of the bathroom is fine, a shower replacement is a focused way to fix it. We see a lot of molded fiberglass stalls and builder-grade tile showers in Franklin homes built during the area's growth years, and many are now showing their age.
Signs it is time to replace your shower
- Cracks in the shower base or soft spots underfoot
- Grout and caulk that keep turning dark no matter how often you clean them
- Loose tiles or tiles that sound hollow when tapped
- Staining or soft drywall on the other side of the shower wall
- A valve that will not hold a steady temperature
Some of these point to water getting behind the walls. Catching it early keeps a shower replacement from turning into a subfloor repair.
Replacement options
Tile showers offer the most design freedom, with custom niches, accent bands and any tile you like. Solid surface panels have few or no grout lines and are very easy to clean. Upgraded shower bases can make a standard stall feel more spacious and less slippery. We'll walk you through each option and show you what fits your space.
Upgrading the valve and fixtures
While the walls are open is the best time to replace the shower valve. A pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve protects against sudden temperature swings when someone flushes a toilet elsewhere in the house. You can also add a handheld wand, a rain head or body sprays.
Shower Replacement: common questions
Can you replace just the shower base?
Sometimes, but the base and walls usually need to be replaced together to keep the waterproofing intact. We'll tell you what makes sense after looking at your shower.
What if the leak has damaged the wall or floor?
We repair the damaged framing, subfloor or drywall before the new shower goes in, so the problem does not come back.