We run a camera down the drain before demo to see whether the line is cast iron, PVC or something worse. It tells us if the drain needs reworking before we set a new pan on top of it.
Shower Installation crestview FL Built to Last
When you need shower installation crestview FL homeowners can count on, we tear out the old unit, correct the framing and drain, and set a new pan and valve so the floor stays dry for decades.
Serving crestview and nearby areas.
How big is the shower job?
Full replacement
Tear out the old unit, rework the drain and valve, set a new pan and walls.
- 1. Pan swap Replace a failed pan and reset the drain on an existing shower base.
- 2. Full replacement Tear out the old unit, rework the drain and valve, set a new pan and walls.
- 3. Custom build Curbless or linear-drain layout with framing changes, planned in writing first.
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- 20Areas served around crestview
- Camera firstWe inspect the drain before demo
- Flood testThe pan holds water overnight before tile
What Our Shower Installation Includes
Every full shower replacement we run includes the tear-out, the drain and valve rough-in, the pan and waterproofing, and the final trim and testing.
Work order
Shower Installation- Tear-Out and Haul-Away: We remove the old tub or shower unit, the wall board behind it and the old valve. Debris goes in our truck and off your property the same day. You do not rent a dumpster or pay a separate hauling fee.
- Drain and Valve Rough-In: The drain gets reworked to PVC pipe with a proper P-trap and correct slope. The new valve body is set at the depth your trim kit requires, and the supply lines are flushed and pressure-tested before the wall closes.
- Pan Set and Waterproofing: The pan goes on a mortar bed so it does not flex. A waterproof membrane runs up the walls past the curb, all seams are sealed, and the pan is flood-tested for 24 hours before tile or surround covers it.
- Wall System and Tile-Ready Finish: We install the wall board and either set tile or fit a solid-surface surround, depending on your choice. Edges are squared, corners are sealed, and the surface is ready for the trim and showerhead.
- Trim, Test and Cleanup: Valve trim, handle and showerhead go on last. We run the shower for 20 minutes, check the pan and the ceiling below for moisture, and clean the site. You get a walkthrough and the model numbers of everything installed.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We measure the opening, camera the drain, check the valve depth and leave you a written scope.
Shower work at your home
We handle the tear-out, the rough-in and the finish in one visit sequence.
Tub to shower
Cut the tub out and set a walk-in pan
Cracked pan
Replace the pan and reset the drain
Valve failure
Swap the valve and set the limit stop
Slow drain
Clear the line before the new pan goes in
Shower work at your business
We schedule around your tenants and keep each unit moving.
Rental units
Replace failed showers between tenants
Gyms and locker rooms
Multiple stalls on shared drain lines
Small hotels
Room-by-room replacement on a set schedule
Shower Installation crestview FL Done Right
A shower is only as good as what is behind the wall. We set the pan on mortar, seal the membrane and flood-test it before tile goes on. That is what keeps water out of your ceiling.
It is not a snap-together kit job. The pan has to slope, the liner has to be seamless, and the valve body has to sit at the right depth for the trim you bought. Miss any one of those and you are looking at rot behind the wall within two years.
Most of our shower replacement crestview FL calls start the same way: a homeowner notices soft tile, a hairline crack in the fiberglass pan, or water staining the ceiling below. In Crestview's older housing stock, cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines are often still in the wall, and they have to be swapped to PVC and PEX piping before the new pan goes down. If you have been searching shower installation near me crestview FL, that is exactly the work we do every week.
- What it is
- Removing an old shower and setting a new pan, valve and walls
- When it helps
- Cracked pans, scalding valves, slow drains and full remodels
- What you get
- A tested, code-compliant shower with documented model numbers
How Our Shower Installation Process Works
Five steps, one crew, and a clear picture of what happens each day.
Tools and Methods We Use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
When a drain line is clogged with soap scum and hair, hydro jetting clears the pipe walls completely. A clean drain means the new shower starts with full flow and no slow-drain callbacks.
For copper supply lines we cut and solder clean joints. For PEX piping we use the correct press or crimp fittings. Either way, the connection is pressure-tested before the wall closes.
When water shows up below the shower, we use leak detection equipment to find the source before tearing anything out. It saves the homeowner from replacing a pan that was never the problem.
For smaller clogs in the shower drain line, a drain snake or auger clears the blockage without chemicals. We use it before the pan goes in so the new installation drains freely.
When Crestview Homeowners Call Us
A 1970s ranch home in North Crestview still has the original cast iron drain and a fiberglass tub-shower combo that has cracked at the base.
We cut the old unit out, run a pipe camera inspection on the drain, and rework the cast iron to PVC pipe…
HomesA family in Riverside needs a shower their father can use safely after knee surgery. He cannot step over a tub wall anymore.
We remove the tub, reframe the opening, and set a low-threshold pan with blocking in the walls for grab bars.
HomesA property manager in Downtown Crestview has two rental units with showers that failed inspection and needs them replaced between tenants.
We quote each unit separately, pull the permits, and run both jobs on a staggered schedule so one is always progressing.
BusinessesA homeowner in Heritage Hills is doing a full bathroom remodel and wants a curbless tile shower with a linear drain.
The valve is a thermostatic unit so the temperature stays steady.
Homes
How Shower Installation Runs in Crestview
Crestview sits on a mix of slab-on-grade homes and pier-and-beam construction, and that changes how we approach a shower replacement crestview FL job. Slab homes mean the drain is set in concrete, so moving it is a bigger deal than in a pier-and-beam house where we can work from below.
Downtown Crestview
Older homes near the downtown core often still have original cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines. We plan for a drain rework on most of these jobs.
Twin Hills
Many Twin Hills homes have slab foundations with the drain set in concrete. We camera the line first to confirm the drain location before quoting a pan replacement.
Riverside
Pier-and-beam construction in Riverside lets us work from below on drain issues, which often saves the homeowner the cost of breaking out a slab.
- Downtown Crestview
- Twin Hills
- Riverside
- Heritage Hills
- Pinecrest
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoCracked Pan to Walk-In Shower
Before: A Twin Hills homeowner had a fiberglass tub-shower combo with a hairline crack in the pan. Water had been seeping into the subfloor for months, and a stain had appeared on the ceiling below. The drain was original cast iron and partially corroded.
After: We tore out the old unit, reworked the cast iron drain to PVC pipe, and set a low-threshold walk-in pan on a mortar bed with a waterproof membrane. The valve was swapped to a Kohler pressure-balance unit. The job ran four days, and the ceiling stain has not returned.
Rental Unit Shower Back in Service
Before: A Downtown Crestview property manager had two rental units with showers that failed inspection. Both had old three-handle valves, cracked surrounds and slow drains. The units were vacant and losing rent every day they sat empty.
After: We quoted each unit separately, pulled the permits, and ran the jobs on a staggered schedule. Each unit got a new pan, a single-handle pressure-balance valve and a solid-surface surround. Both units were back in service in under a week and passed inspection on the first visit.
Curbless Tile Shower for a Remodel
Before: A Heritage Hills homeowner was doing a full bathroom remodel and wanted a curbless tile shower with a linear drain. The existing drain was in the wrong spot for a curbless layout, and the floor joists needed notching to fit the linear drain body.
After: The valve is a thermostatic unit that holds a steady temperature. The shower drains fast with no standing water, and the waterproofing is documented for the homeowner's records.
Shower Problems We Fix Every Week
Most shower failures start small and get expensive fast.
Cracked fiberglass pan leaking into the ceiling
Water travels along the subfloor and shows up as a stain or a soft spot in the room below.
Old three-handle valve that scalds when someone flushes
Temperature swings are a burn risk, especially for kids and older adults.
Cast iron drain under the shower is corroded or bellied
A failing drain backs up slowly, then suddenly.
Low water pressure at the showerhead
A weak spray usually means scale buildup or a partially closed valve, but it can also signal corroded galvanized supply lines behind the wall.
Mold and soft tile at the shower curb
Mold at the curb almost always means the waterproofing failed or was never installed correctly.
Why Homeowners Upgrade Their Shower
A properly installed shower stops water damage, cuts your water bill and gives you back a bathroom you actually want to use.
No More Hidden Leaks
A sloped pan, a seamless liner and a correctly set drain flange keep water inside the shower.
Lower Water Bills
Modern Kohler and American Standard shower valves with EPA WaterSense-rated heads cut flow to 2.0 gallons per minute or less without a weak spray.
Safer Step-In Access
Walk in shower installation crestview removes the tub wall you have to swing a leg over.
Adds Real Value
A clean, code-compliant shower is one of the few bathroom upgrades a buyer can verify on sight.
What you receive on the job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written scope
The work, the materials and the fixed price
Drain camera footage
What the line looked like before demo
Model numbers
The valve, pan and trim we installed
16 Years of Shower Work in Okaloosa County
Crestview Emerald Vale Plumbing has been installing showers since 2010, which puts us at 16 years serving Okaloosa County homeowners and property managers.
Drain camera feed
Shows whether the line is cast iron, PVC or corroded before we set a pan.
Valve depth gauge
Confirms the valve body sits at the depth the trim kit requires for a flush finish.
Pan flood test
Water held overnight tells us the membrane and drain flange are sealed.
Is your Crestview area covered?
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Towns we serve.
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What Crestview Homeowners Say
Our fiberglass pan had a crack we could not see until water showed up on the ceiling below. The crew tore it out, found the drain was original cast iron, and swapped it to PVC before setting the new pan. Three days total. They flood-tested it overnight and showed me the photo the next morning. No leaks since, and the ceiling stain has not come back.
We wanted a walk-in shower for my father, who uses a walker. They cut the tub out, reframed the opening and set a low-threshold pan with blocking in the wall for grab bars. The valve is a Kohler pressure-balance unit, so the temperature does not swing. My father showers on his own again, which was the whole point.
I manage six rental units and needed two showers replaced between tenants. Crestview Emerald Vale gave me one written price per unit, pulled the permits, and had both back in service in under a week. They left the model numbers for the valves and pans, which made my records easy. I have used them twice since.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(850) 905-5111A simple pan-and-valve swap with a pre-made surround sits at the low end. Tile walls, a curbless pan or a cast iron drain conversion push it higher. We give you a fixed written price after the on-site measure, so you are never guessing.
A standard shower replacement takes three to five working days. Day one is demo and drain prep, day two is the pan and waterproofing, day three is wall and tile work, and the last day is trim, testing and cleanup. Curbless pans and full custom tile jobs can run seven to ten days because the mortar and grout need cure time between steps. We schedule the whole job up front so you know which days we are on site.
Yes. Walk in shower installation crestview FL is one of our most requested jobs, especially for homeowners replacing a tub they can no longer step over. We cut the tub out, reframe the opening, and set a low-threshold or curbless pan with blocking in the walls for future grab bars. If the floor joists need to be notched for a curbless drain, we handle that too and keep it code-compliant.
We do, and we set every pan on a mortar bed so it does not flex or crack. The pan gets a waterproof membrane tied into the walls, a correctly set drain flange, and a 24-hour flood test before any tile or surround covers it. If you already have a pan and just need it reset or replaced, we can handle that as a standalone job. Call and we will tell you what your current pan needs.
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Get Your Shower Installation crestview FL Quote
(850) 905-5111We measure, we price it in writing, and we show up when we say we will.
Get in touch with us
Call (850) 905-5111 or email us and we will get a tech scheduled. We answer the phone during business hours and dispatch emergency calls any time. Most Crestview jobs get a same-day slot if you call before noon.