Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX Built to Last
Custom tile showers, waterproofed properly, finished on schedule
Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX homeowners can count on starts with tearing out the old pan, fixing what is behind the wall, and rebuilding with a waterproofing membrane that actually holds. We handle shower renovation in Georgetown TX for families in Sun City, Berry Creek, and Wolf Ranch who are tired of cracked tile, mildew in the grout lines, and a shower that leaks into the ceiling below. Free on-site estimate, clear pricing, and a crew that cleans up every day.
What Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX Really Involves
Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX is the full tear-out and rebuild of your shower: demolition, new cement backer board, a bonded waterproofing membrane, a sloped pan, new PEX piping and PVC drain pipe, then tile set with a wet saw and leveled with tile spacers. We replace the mixing valve, usually with a Moen or Delta pressure-balance model, and finish with silicone caulk at every change of plane. Nothing about it is cosmetic. If the pan is not sloped and the membrane is not continuous, the tile is just a pretty lid over a future leak.
Most of our Georgetown calls start the same way: a homeowner notices cracked tile near the drain, grout that turns black within weeks of cleaning, or an exhaust fan that no longer pulls steam out of the room. In older homes near Old Town Georgetown and the Georgetown Square, we often find greenboard where cement backer board should have been, and a moisture meter reads high in the wall cavity. A shower renovation in Georgetown TX fixes the cause, not the symptom, and that is why we open the wall and look before we quote the finish work.
Why Georgetown Homeowners Rebuild the Shower First
The shower is the hardest-working square footage in your bathroom. It takes water, heat, and steam every single day. Here is what a proper rebuild gets you.
No More Hidden Leaks
A continuous waterproofing membrane over a sloped pan stops water at the substrate instead of letting it soak into framing. We pressure-test the supply lines and check the drain connection before the first tile goes up, so a shower leak never becomes a ceiling repair in the room below.
Mold and Mildew Stop Returning
Mold and mildew need food and moisture. We remove the wet drywall, treat the framing, and pair the rebuild with a correctly sized exhaust fan ducted to the exterior. Georgetown homes that add proper ventilation see grout lines stay clean far longer between scrubbings.
Tile That Stays Put
Porcelain tile and ceramic tile bond to a stable, flat substrate. We use a wet saw for clean cuts, a grout float for full joints, and a level on every course. No lippage, no hollow spots, no cracked tile six months after the grout cures.
Better Water Pressure and Control
Replacing outdated fixtures with a Kohler or Delta valve and a modern showerhead restores low water pressure caused by mineral-clogged cartridges. You get consistent temperature, a real spray pattern, and a cartridge you can actually replace later.
How Our Shower Remodel Process Runs
Five stages, start to finish. Most Georgetown showers take seven to twelve working days once materials are on site, and you will know the schedule before we swing a hammer.
On-Site Assessment
We measure the alcove, check the drain and valve, and run a moisture meter across the surrounding wall and floor. You get a written scope with the tile, valve brand, and glass options priced separately so you can see exactly where the money goes. Takes about 45 minutes.
Demo and Framing
Day one and two: we protect the floors, pull the old tile and pan, and haul everything out. If we find rot or a stud that has to move, we show you the photo before we fix it. Plumbing rough-in gets corrected here, including the P-trap and drain height.
Waterproofing
We hang cement backer board, tape and mud the seams, then roll on a bonded waterproofing membrane with a fabric membrane at corners and the curb. The pan gets a pre-slope and a flood test that sits overnight. This is the step cheap installers skip.
Tile and Trim
Layout comes first so cuts land where they look intentional. We set porcelain or ceramic tile with a wet saw, keep joints consistent with tile spacers, and grout after a full cure. A Schluter profile replaces metal edge strip where the tile meets drywall.
Glass, Fixtures, Walkthrough
We install the shower glass, seat, niche trim, and the new valve trim, then run hot water and check for drips at every connection. Final walkthrough covers grout care and how to run the exhaust fan. We do not call the job done until you have used it.
Thirteen Years of Bathroom Work in Williamson County
Georgetown Bath Remodel Pros has been rebuilding bathrooms since 2013, which puts us at 13 years serving Williamson County homeowners. Our crews hold a TDLR contractor license, and our plumbing work is performed under a Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license. We follow TCNA guidelines for shower assemblies and build to IRC and IBC requirements, including ADA compliance when a homeowner wants a curbless, accessible shower. Lead-safe practices under EPA Lead-Safe Certification matter in the older homes around Old Town Georgetown, and our field leads carry OSHA 30 training. We have rebuilt showers in Sun City, Cimarron Hills, and Berry Creek, and we know what fails here.
- 13 years in business, founded in 2013, focused on bathroom work
- TDLR licensed contractor with plumbing performed under a Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license
- TCNA-compliant shower assemblies with bonded waterproofing membrane and pre-sloped pans
- EPA Lead-Safe Certification practices for pre-1978 homes near the Georgetown Square
- OSHA 30 trained field leads on every crew
Why Our Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX Crew Gets Repeat Calls
We are not the cheapest bid you will get, and we will tell you why on the first visit. What we are is predictable: one crew, one schedule, and a finished shower that passes a flood test before tile ever goes on the wall.
Waterproofing We Can Prove
Every pan gets a pre-slope and an overnight flood test before tile. We photograph the membrane, the corners, and the test water level, and those photos go in your file. If a shower leak ever shows up, we have a record of exactly how it was built.
Straight Pricing, No Surprise Change Orders
Your estimate breaks out demo, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass. If we open a wall and find rot that was not visible, we show you the photo and the added cost before we proceed. Typical 2026 shower rebuilds in Georgetown run $6,500 to $14,000 depending on size and tile.
Materials That Hold Up in Central Texas
We spec porcelain tile, Daltile and MSI lines, Schluter waterproofing, and Kohler, Moen, or Delta valves. Those brands have parts available locally, which matters when a cartridge needs replacing in year eight. Cheap import valves do not.
We Work Around Your Household
Dust barriers go up before demo, tools get wiped down, and the bathroom is broom-clean at the end of each day. If yours is the only shower in the house, we will tell you the two or three days you will be without it so you can plan.
What Our Shower Remodeling Service Includes
Every shower rebuild we quote includes the full assembly, not just the visible tile. Below is what is standard. Glass style, bench, niche count, and tile selection are the choices that move the price, and we price those separately so you can decide.
What's Included
Full Demo and Haul-Off
We remove the old tile, pan, backer board, and valve, protect the floors and adjacent rooms with barriers, and haul the debris away. If we find rot or water damage behind the wall, we photograph it and quote the repair before continuing.
Plumbing Rough-In and Valve
New PEX piping, a corrected drain height, and a pressure-balance valve from Moen, Delta, or Kohler. We check the shutoffs and the P-trap while the wall is open, since fixing them later means tearing out finished tile.
Waterproofing and Flood Test
Cement backer board, taped seams, a bonded waterproofing membrane, and fabric at corners, curb, and drain. The pan gets a pre-slope and an overnight flood test. You get photos of the membrane and the test water level for your records.
Tile, Grout, and Trim
Porcelain or ceramic tile set with a wet saw and grout float, consistent joints, and a Schluter profile at the outside edges. Grout is sealed after cure, and silicone caulk goes at every change of plane instead of grout, which cracks there.
Glass, Fixtures, and Cleanup
Shower glass, valve trim, showerhead, and any niche or bench trim installed and tested with hot water. We check every connection for drips, run the exhaust fan, and walk you through grout care before we pack up.
Shower Problems We Fix in Georgetown Homes
Most shower failures in Georgetown trace back to the same handful of causes. Here is what we see on estimates and how we handle each one.
Shower leak staining the ceiling below
Water keeps traveling through the pan and framing until the drywall below sags, the paint bubbles, and the repair bill grows from a shower fix into a ceiling and insulation job.
We open the pan, find the actual failure point at the drain connection or a cracked membrane, and rebuild the assembly with a pre-sloped pan and a continuous waterproofing membrane. The overnight flood test proves it holds before tile goes back on.
Mold and mildew returning in the grout lines
Recurring mildew usually means moisture is trapped behind the tile or the exhaust fan is not removing steam. Cleaning the surface does nothing, and the growth keeps coming back within weeks.
We check the fan first with a moisture meter and a duct inspection. If the fan is venting into the attic, we run a solid exhaust fan duct to the exterior. Then we rebuild the shower with cement backer board and a membrane so the wall cavity stays dry.
Cracked tile and hollow spots underfoot
Cracked tile near the drain usually means the pan flexes, and hollow-sounding tile means the bond failed. Left alone, water gets under the tile and the whole floor section has to come out.
We pull the loose tile, inspect the substrate, and replace any failed backer board. New tile goes down over a flat, stable surface with full coverage, so there is no void for water to sit in and no flex under your feet.
Low water pressure and temperature swings
A mineral-clogged cartridge or an undersized valve makes the shower unpleasant and can scald when someone flushes a toilet. It also gets worse, not better, as the cartridge corrodes further.
We replace the valve with a pressure-balance model from Moen, Delta, or Kohler and clear the showerhead and supply lines. If the shutoffs are seized, we swap those too while the wall is open so future repairs are simple.
When Georgetown Homeowners Call Us for a Shower
A Sun City Georgetown homeowner wants to age in place and needs a low-threshold, safer shower.
We convert the tub to a curbless or low-curb walk-in shower, add blocking for grab bars during framing, install a bench and handheld sprayer, and build to ADA compliance dimensions. Non-slip mosaic on the floor keeps traction underfoot.
A shower they can step into without lifting a leg over a tub wall, with bars anchored into solid wood instead of drywall.
A Berry Creek family has a 1990s shower with a failing pan and black grout they cannot keep clean.
Full tear-out to the studs, new cement backer board and waterproofing membrane, a pre-sloped pan, new porcelain tile, and a correctly ducted exhaust fan. We replace the valve and P-trap while the wall is open.
A shower that stays clean between scrubbings, no ceiling stain below, and a fan that actually clears the mirror.
A homeowner near the Georgetown Square is remodeling a hall bath and wants the shower to match a new vanity and floor.
We rebuild the shower and, in the same project, set the vanity cabinet, cut the quartz countertop, install the sink and faucet, and lay the bathroom floor tile so the pattern carries from the shower out to the door.
One finished bathroom instead of three separate projects, with a single schedule and one cleanup.
A Wolf Ranch homeowner has a shower with cracked tile and low water pressure and wants it fixed before the holidays.
We schedule demo and waterproofing in the first week, set tile in the second, and install glass and fixtures by day ten. The valve replacement restores pressure, and the new pan stops the slow leak that was staining the baseboard.
A working, good-looking shower in under two weeks, with the guest bathroom ready before family arrives.
Tools and Methods Behind Our Shower Rebuilds
Tools & Equipment
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile with a water-cooled diamond blade, which gives clean edges on large-format tile and precise cuts around the valve and niche without chipping the glaze.
Moisture meter
Reads moisture inside walls and subfloor before and after demo. It tells us whether a leak has spread past the shower and whether the framing is dry enough to close back up.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts backer board, trims the drain opening, and removes old caulk and thinset in tight corners where a full-size saw will not fit without damaging adjacent surfaces.
Grout float and tile spacers
The float presses grout fully into the joints while spacers hold consistent gaps during setting. Together they produce even lines and a surface that drains instead of puddling.
Pipe wrench and hole saw
The pipe wrench breaks loose old valve connections and supply fittings. The hole saw cuts clean openings in backer board for the valve body and showerhead arm so the trim plate seats flat.
Stud finder and level
The stud finder locates framing for grab bar blocking and glass hinges. The level keeps every course of tile and the curb true, which matters most on a curbless entry where slope is critical.
Methods
TCNA shower assembly standards
We build to TCNA guidelines for bonded waterproofing: cement backer board, taped and mudded seams, a liquid membrane with fabric at corners and penetrations, and a pre-sloped pan. This is the assembly that survives daily use and passes inspection.
Overnight flood test
Before any tile goes on the pan, we fill it with water and let it sit overnight. If the level drops, the membrane has a failure and we fix it now, while it is still cheap to fix. You get a photo of the test.
Pressure-balance valve installation
We install anti-scald pressure-balance valves from Moen, Delta, or Kohler and set the temperature limit stop. When someone flushes a toilet or runs the washer, the valve holds the shower temperature instead of spiking hot.
Exterior-ducted ventilation
We size the exhaust fan to the room volume and run a solid exhaust fan duct to an exterior wall or roof cap with a backdraft flap. Humid air leaves the house instead of condensing in the attic or the wall cavity.
How Shower Remodeling Plays Out in Georgetown
Georgetown sits on limestone and clay, and that geology shows up in your plumbing. The water here runs hard, which means mineral scale builds on cartridges and showerheads faster than in softer-water cities, and low water pressure complaints are common by year eight. Summer heat and humidity also load the exhaust fan hard, so a shower renovation in Georgetown TX almost always includes a ventilation check. Building stock varies block by block. Homes near Old Town Georgetown and the Georgetown Square date to the mid-1900s and often hide greenboard, cast iron drains, and galvanized supply lines behind the tile. Sun City Georgetown and Cimarron Hills homes are newer but were built with builder-grade valves and small exhaust fans that were never sized for a steamy shower. We handle both: lead-safe practices and careful framing on the older homes, and valve, fan, and waterproofing upgrades on the newer ones. If you have been searching for a custom shower remodel with tile Georgetown TX homeowners recommend, the difference you will notice is the prep work, not the tile pattern. We pull permits when plumbing changes, schedule the inspection, and keep the job site clean enough that you can still use the rest of the house.
Service Areas
Active-adult community where tub-to-shower conversions and accessible builds dominate. We plan grab bar blocking and curbless entries during framing, not after.
Older homes with cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines. We test for lead paint before demo and often replace the drain while the floor is open.
1990s construction with original builder valves and undersized fans. Most showers here need a valve swap and an exterior-ducted fan along with the rebuild.
Newer homes where the tile looks fine but the pan was never flood tested. We open the pan, verify the membrane, and correct the slope before re-tiling.
Larger primary baths that often get frameless glass, a bench, and large-format porcelain. We measure glass after tile so the panels fit the finished opening.
Local Considerations
Hard water and mineral scale buildup
Cartridges seize and showerheads clog, dropping water pressure. We replace the valve and clear the lines during the rebuild, and we recommend a cartridge you can service without opening the wall.
Summer heat and high indoor humidity
Showers stay steamy longer, so undersized fans cannot keep up. We size the fan to the room volume and duct it outside, which is the single biggest fix for recurring mold and mildew.
Expansive clay soil and slab movement
Minor slab movement can crack tile and open grout joints at the floor. We use a flexible membrane under floor tile and keep grout joints consistent so movement does not telegraph through the finish.
Older housing stock with legacy plumbing
Galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains restrict flow and corrode. When we open a wall in an older Georgetown home, we replace what we can reach so the new shower is not throttled by old pipe.
Berry Creek Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A 1993 garden tub with a cracked surround and a shower valve that scalded whenever the toilet flushed. The exhaust fan vented into the attic, and the grout lines were black within a month of every cleaning.
We removed the tub, built a 60-inch walk-in shower with a bench and niche, installed a Moen pressure-balance valve, and ran a new exhaust fan duct to the exterior. Porcelain tile on the walls, mosaic on the pan. Ten working days, and the flood test held overnight.
Maintenance & Follow-up
Squeegee the walls after each use, run the fan for 15 minutes post-shower, and reseal the grout every two to three years. The valve cartridge is serviceable from the trim plate without opening the wall.
A homeowner who could no longer step over a 17-inch tub wall safely. The existing shower had a high curb, no grab bars, and a slick floor that had already caused one fall.
We converted to a curbless walk-in shower with a linear drain, added blocking for three grab bars anchored into solid wood, installed a teak bench and handheld sprayer, and set non-slip mosaic on the floor. Built to ADA compliance dimensions with a 36-inch clear entry.
Maintenance & Follow-up
Wipe the linear drain strainer weekly, keep the handheld hose from kinking, and check the grab bar screws twice a year. The mosaic needs no sealing.
A 1948 home with greenboard behind the tile, a corroded galvanized supply line, and a cast iron drain with a slow leak. The bathroom had one original window and no working exhaust fan.
Lead-safe demo, new PEX piping, a PVC drain pipe replacement, cement backer board, and a bonded waterproofing membrane. We set ceramic tile in a period-appropriate pattern, installed a Panasonic fan ducted through the exterior wall, and replaced the valve and trim.
Maintenance & Follow-up
Keep the window cracked during long showers for cross-ventilation, run the fan every time, and have the drain snaked every few years since the run to the main is long and flat.
How much does a shower remodel cost in Georgetown TX?
Most shower remodels in Georgetown TX run $6,500 to $14,000 in 2026. A standard 60-inch alcove with porcelain tile, a new valve, and a framed glass door lands near the lower end. Walk-in size, curbless entry, large-format tile, a bench, and frameless glass push toward the top. Plumbing repairs found during demo are quoted separately before we continue.
How long does a shower renovation take in Georgetown Texas?
Plan on seven to twelve working days once materials are on site. Demo and framing take two days, waterproofing and the overnight flood test take two, tile setting and grout take three to four, and glass plus fixtures finish it out. Custom tile orders and frameless glass can add a week of lead time before we start.
What is the best tile for a shower in Georgetown TX?
Porcelain tile wins for most Georgetown showers. It absorbs under 0.5 percent water, handles daily steam, and comes in large formats that mean fewer grout lines to scrub. Ceramic tile is fine on walls and costs less. We avoid natural stone on shower floors because it needs sealing every year and slips more when wet.
Do I need a permit for a shower remodel in Georgetown TX?
Usually yes if we move or replace the drain, valve, or supply lines, because that is plumbing work under the IRC and City of Georgetown rules. A cosmetic tile swap on an existing pan often does not require one. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection so you are not chasing paperwork.
Licensed, Insured, and Local Since 2013
Certifications
Reviews
They rebuilt our shower in Cimarron Hills after two other companies told us the leak was unfixable without a full bathroom gut. Turned out to be a failed pan membrane. New pan, new tile, flood tested before tile went down. Twelve days total and the ceiling below has stayed dry.
Honest pricing and they actually showed up when they said they would. We got three bids for our Sun City shower conversion and theirs was in the middle, but the scope was the most detailed. The grab bar blocking they added during framing is why we picked them.
Our exhaust fan had been venting into the attic for years and we did not know. They caught it during the estimate, ran the duct outside, and the mildew problem in the shower stopped completely. Wish we had called them five years ago.
Frameless glass, large-format porcelain, and a niche that lines up perfectly with the tile grid. They measured the glass after the tile was set, which the other company we talked to said they would not do. Final invoice matched the quote to the dollar.
Related Services
Full Bathroom Remodeling
When the shower is only part of the problem, we take the whole room: flooring, vanity, lighting, and layout. Most Georgetown homeowners who start with a shower rebuild end up adding the floor and vanity while the room is already torn apart.
Full Bathroom RemodelingBathroom Renovation
A broader refresh for bathrooms that are dated but structurally sound. We update fixtures, surfaces, and finishes without moving plumbing, which keeps the budget lower than a full gut and still changes how the room feels every morning.
Bathroom RenovationBathtub Remodeling
If you are keeping the tub, we refinish or replace it and rebuild the surround so it matches the new shower. American Standard and Kohler tubs are our most common swaps, and we handle the drain and overflow while the wall is open.
Bathtub RemodelingWalk-In Tub Installation
For homeowners who need a low-threshold tub rather than a shower, we install walk-in units with grab bars and a handheld sprayer. We check the door swing and floor framing first, since these tubs hold far more water weight than a standard model.
Walk-In Tub InstallationTile Installation
Tile is the visible half of every shower rebuild. We set porcelain, ceramic, and mosaic with a wet saw and grout float, and we handle the floor, walls, and niche in one continuous layout so the pattern lines up from the shower out into the room.
Tile InstallationVanity Installation
A new vanity cabinet changes the whole room, and doing it during a shower remodel saves a second round of demo. We set the cabinet, tie in the PEX supply lines, and cut the quartz countertop for the sink and faucet in one visit.
Vanity InstallationBathroom Flooring Installation
Shower water ends up on the floor. We install porcelain or luxury vinyl planks over a properly prepped subfloor, and we set the floor tile after the shower pan so the transition at the curb is clean and the slope drains away from the walls.
Bathroom Flooring InstallationBathroom Countertop Installation
Quartz and granite countertops hold up to toothpaste, hair dye, and hot styling tools. We template after the vanity is set, cut for the sink, and seal the backsplash so water cannot get behind the counter and into the cabinet box.
Bathroom Countertop InstallationToilet Installation
If the toilet is rocking or running constantly, we replace the wax ring, flange, and supply line while we are already in the room. Toto and American Standard comfort-height models are the usual pick for Georgetown homeowners updating a hall bath.
Toilet InstallationSink Installation
Undermount sinks need a precise cut and a secure mount, or they drop. We set the sink, seal the rim, and connect the drain and P-trap so there are no drips under the cabinet. Often paired with a new faucet during a shower project.
Sink InstallationFaucet Installation
A leaking faucet or a stiff handle is usually a worn cartridge, not a dead fixture. We replace cartridges when the body is sound and swap the whole faucet when it is not, then check the shutoff valves so you can actually stop the water next time.
Faucet InstallationShower Door Installation
Frameless glass is the finish that makes a rebuilt shower look custom. We measure after tile is set, not before, so the panel and door fit the actual opening. Hinges get anchored into blocking we installed during framing.
Shower Door InstallationBathtub-to-Shower Conversion
Trading a tub for a walk-in shower is one of our most requested jobs in Sun City Georgetown. We remove the tub, cap the drain correctly, build a new sloped pan, and gain usable floor space that a tub never gave you.
Bathtub-to-Shower ConversionAccessible Bathroom Remodeling
Curbless entries, grab bar blocking, a bench, and a handheld sprayer built to ADA compliance. We plan the blocking during framing so grab bars anchor into solid wood instead of hollow drywall, which is the difference between safe and decorative.
Accessible Bathroom RemodelingBathroom Cabinets and Storage
Shower niches and a linen tower cut clutter fast. We frame the niche during the rebuild, waterproof it with the rest of the shower, and match the tile so it reads as part of the wall rather than an add-on.
Bathroom Cabinets and StorageBathroom Ventilation and Exhaust Fan Installation
An exhaust fan not removing steam is the number one cause of mold and mildew we see. We size the fan to the room, run a solid exhaust fan duct to the exterior, and verify the flap opens so humid air leaves the house instead of the attic.
Bathroom Ventilation and Exhaust Fan InstallationBathroom Waterproofing
This is the layer you never see and the one that decides whether the shower lasts. We install cement backer board, a bonded waterproofing membrane, and fabric at every corner and penetration, then flood test the pan before tile.
Bathroom WaterproofingBathroom Drywall and Painting
After the shower is closed up, the rest of the room needs to match. We hang moisture-resistant drywall, finish the seams, and paint with a bathroom-rated coating so the walls around the shower do not blister from steam.
Bathroom Drywall and PaintingReviews From Georgetown Shower Rebuilds
Real experiences from customers who chose our Shower Remodeling services
"We had a tub we never used and a shower that leaked into the garage ceiling. They converted the tub to a walk-in shower with a bench and grab bars, and the pan passed their flood test before any tile went down. Ten working days, and the crew swept up every afternoon. The ceiling below has stayed dry through two rainy seasons."
Dana R.
Homeowner, Sun City Georgetown
"Our grout turned black every few months no matter what we scrubbed with. They found greenboard behind the tile and an exhaust fan venting straight into the attic. New cement board, new membrane, new fan ducted outside, and porcelain tile. It has been over a year and the grout still looks new."
Marcus T.
Homeowner, Berry Creek
"Frameless glass, large-format tile, and a niche, all measured after the tile was set so everything lined up. They quoted $11,200 and the final invoice matched it, even after they replaced a corroded valve they showed me a photo of. Water pressure in that shower is better than the day we bought the house."
Priya S.
Homeowner, Cimarron Hills
Get Your Shower Remodeling Georgetown TX Estimate
We will walk your bathroom, measure the alcove, and hand you a written scope with real numbers, usually within 48 hours of your call. Licensed, insured, and 13 years in Williamson County. Call 512 325 0295 and let's get your shower rebuilt right.