Used to cut and sweat copper supply lines cleanly. A proper cut and solder joint outlasts any push-fit connection behind a shower wall.
Shower installation southlake TX built to last
When you need shower installation southlake TX homeowners can count on, Southlake Oakline Plumbing handles the whole job: tear-out, shower pan installation southlake Texas, valve work, tile-ready waterproofing and final testing.
Serving southlake and nearby areas.
How big is the shower job?
Full replacement
New pan, valve and surround in the same alcove, drain stays put.
- 1. Fixture swap Replace the valve and trim over an existing sound pan and surround.
- 2. Full replacement New pan, valve and surround in the same alcove, drain stays put.
- 3. Custom build Drain relocation, tile, bench and glass, planned in writing first.
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- 30Services from one local team
- 20Areas served around southlake
- Flood testEvery pan gets tested before finish
- Photo recordWall and pan photos before closing
What our shower installation includes
Every shower install we quote covers the full job from tear-out to final test.
Work order
Shower Installation- Tear-out and haul-away: We remove the old shower or tub, surround, pan and valve, then haul the debris off site. Floors and the route to the door get protected with drop cloths and plastic barriers before any demo starts.
- New pan and waterproofing: We set a sloped shower pan, connect the drain with a new gasket, and apply a waterproof membrane over the substrate. Every pan gets a flood test before tile or surround goes on, so hidden leaks are caught early.
- Valve and supply lines: New Moen, Delta or Kohler shower valves go in at the correct depth for the finish wall. We run new PEX or copper supply lines, solder or press the joints, and pressure-test the whole run before closing the wall.
- Permit and inspection: If the job involves moving the drain or replacing the valve, we pull the City of Southlake plumbing permit and meet the inspector on site. You get the signed inspection card for your records.
- Final test and walkthrough: We run hot and cold, check the valve temperature limit, verify the drain flows freely, and inspect every joint. You get a walkthrough of the new shower and care instructions before we leave.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We measure the alcove, check the drain and supply lines, and note the pan and valve options that fit your space.
Shower installation at Southlake homes
We install and replace showers in houses, townhomes and condos across Southlake.
Primary bath shower
Full replacement with new pan, valve and surround.
Hall bath tub swap
Convert an unused tub alcove to a walk-in shower.
Cracked pan repair
Rebuild the pan and waterproofing under the existing walls.
Valve and trim upgrade
Replace a failed valve without a full tear-out.
Shower installation for Southlake businesses
We handle shower and locker-room plumbing for commercial properties on a scheduled basis.
Fitness and gym showers
Multiple stalls replaced on a planned schedule.
Hotel and motel baths
Guest room showers with minimal downtime per room.
Assisted living facilities
Step-in showers with grab bars and safe thresholds.
Shower installation southlake TX done start to finish
A shower is a wet room, and water always finds the weak point. Build the pan, the slope and the valve correctly the first time, and the room stays dry for decades.
Shower installation southlake TX is the full process of removing an old tub or shower unit, rebuilding the waterproof base, running new supply and drain connections, and setting a new pan, valve and surround. It is not a cosmetic swap. We cut out the old pan, check the subfloor for rot, replace any copper pipe or PEX tubing that has failed, and pressure-test every joint before the walls close up.
Most of our shower work in southlake starts with a failing pan, a cracked fiberglass surround, or a tub nobody uses anymore. Homeowners in Timarron and Carillon often ask us for a walk in shower installation southlake that removes the step-over entirely. If you are pricing a shower installation near me southlake TX, we will walk the bathroom, measure the alcove, and tell you what the job actually takes.
- What it is
- Tear-out and rebuild of a shower pan, valve and surround.
- When it helps
- Leaks, cracks, low pressure or a tub you no longer use.
- What you get
- A tested, code-correct shower with a written scope.
How our shower installation process works
Every shower we build follows the same five stages.
Tools and methods we use on shower installs
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
For copper and PEX press connections where soldering is not practical. It makes a mechanical joint in seconds and holds up to full line pressure.
Pinpoints hidden leaks in the pan, drain or supply line before we tear out a wall. It saves the customer from unnecessary demolition.
Lets us look inside the drain line to confirm it is clear and correctly sized before the new pan goes in.
Clears soap scum, hair and scale from the shower drain line so the new pan flows wide open from day one.
When Southlake homeowners call us for shower work
A 1990s home in Timarron with the original fiberglass shower that has started to flex and crack at the drain.
We tear out the old unit, rebuild the pan with a proper slope and membrane, and install a new acrylic or tile…
HomesAging parents moving in, and the hall bath has a 15-inch tub wall that is now a fall risk.
We convert the tub alcove to a walk in shower installation southlake style with a low-threshold entry, a linear drain, grab bars…
HomesA primary bathroom remodel in Carillon where the homeowner wants a custom tile shower with a bench and a glass door.
We handle the rough-in, pan, waterproofing and valve, then coordinate with the tile setter and glass company.
HomesA rental property near Southlake Town Square where the shower valve has failed and the tenant is without reliable hot water.
We replace the valve and shower trim in a single visit, test the temperature limit, and confirm the pan and drain are…
Businesses
How shower installation runs in Southlake
Southlake sits in Tarrant County, and the housing stock here ranges from 1980s builds in Shady Oaks and Meadowmere to newer custom homes in Clariden Ranch and Carillon.
Timarron
Many homes here have original 1990s fiberglass showers that are now cracking at the drain. We replace them with tile or acrylic walk-ins and rebuild the pan.
Carillon
Newer custom homes often want a full primary bath remodel. We rough in the valve and pan, then coordinate with the tile setter and glass company.
Southlake Town Square
Townhomes and condos here often have tight alcoves. We measure carefully and spec pans and surrounds that fit the exact opening.
- Timarron
- Carillon
- Southlake Town Square
- Clariden Ranch
- Estes Park
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoCracked fiberglass shower to tile walk-in
Before: A 1994 fiberglass shower in Timarron had cracked at the drain and was flexing underfoot. Water had stained the ceiling below, and the original valve ran hot and cold with every flush elsewhere in the house.
After: We tore out the unit, rebuilt the pan with a proper slope and membrane, replaced the valve with a Moen pressure-balancing model, and installed a tile surround with a bench. The job took four working days and passed inspection the first time.
Tub alcove converted to step-in shower
Before: A hall bath in Carillon had a 15-inch tub wall that had become a fall risk for an older parent. The tub itself was sound but unused, and the surround tile was dated and hard to clean.
After: We removed the tub, converted the alcove to a low-threshold walk-in with a linear drain, installed grab bars and a handheld shower on a slide bar, and set a Kohler valve with a temperature limit stop. Finished in five days.
Primary bath upgrade with new valve and pan
Before: A 2005 home in Clariden Ranch had a builder-grade shower with a failing valve cartridge and a pan that had started to weep at the drain gasket. The homeowner wanted a larger shower with a bench and a glass door.
After: We replaced the valve with a Delta thermostatic model, rebuilt the pan with a new gasket and membrane, and prepped for a larger tile shower with a bench and a frameless glass door. The rough-in and pan took two days; the full job ran eight days with tile and glass.
Shower problems we fix for Southlake homeowners
Most shower replacements start with one of these four problems.
Shower pan leaks into the ceiling below
Water keeps soaking the subfloor and drywall until the ceiling sags or mold appears.
Cracked fiberglass surround or tub
Cracks let water into the wall cavity behind the unit. Caulk will not hold, and the crack usually spreads along the seam within a year.
Low water pressure at the shower head
Scale and corroded galvanized or copper pipe cut flow to a trickle. It usually gets worse over months, not better.
Shower valve will not hold temperature
Scalding or cold bursts are a real safety issue, especially with kids or older adults in the house. A failed pressure-balancing valve is usually the cause.
Why upgrade your shower now
A new shower is one of the few bathroom projects that pays you back every single morning.
No more leaks below
A failed shower pan can push water into the ceiling below for months before you notice.
Water savings that add up
Modern Moen and Delta shower valves with EPA WaterSense heads cut flow to 2.0 gallons per minute or less.
Safer step-in access
Walk in shower installation southlake removes the 15-inch tub wall that causes most bathroom falls.
Fixtures that last decades
We install Kohler, Toto and American Standard fixtures with brass fittings and SharkBite or soldered connections, not plastic push-fit shortcuts.
What you receive on the job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written scope
Fixture brands, pan type and timeline in writing.
Photo record
Images of the wall and pan before closing.
Inspection card
Signed City of Southlake inspection paperwork.
16 years of Texas shower work
Southlake Oakline Plumbing has been installing and replacing showers across Tarrant County since 2010.
Drain slope
We check the fall from the pan to the drain to confirm water moves and does not pool.
Valve depth
We measure the valve body against the finish wall thickness so the trim sits flush.
Supply pressure
We read pressure at the shower head to confirm the new valve and line deliver steady flow.
Is your Southlake neighborhood covered?
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southlake ZIP codes
- 76092
Towns we serve.
Based in southlake and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
What Southlake customers say
We had a 1990s fiberglass shower that leaked into the ceiling below. Southlake Oakline tore it out, found the pan was never sloped right, and rebuilt the whole thing with a tile walk-in. Three days of work, and they sent photos of the waterproofing before the tile went on. The ceiling stain has not come back.
I got three bids for a shower replacement. Two were vague phone numbers. Oakline walked the bathroom, measured the alcove, and gave me a written scope with the Moen valve model and the pan type. The price held. The inspector passed it first try. That is worth the small difference in cost.
We wanted a walk-in shower with no step for my mother. They built a zero-threshold entry with a proper slope, installed grab bars and a Kohler valve, and finished in five days. The crew cleaned up every evening. My mother uses it daily without any worry about slipping.
Shower installation questions we hear every week
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(682) 470-5111A straight acrylic swap sits at the low end. A custom tile walk-in with a new valve, glass door and drain relocation lands at the top. We give you a written range after the walkthrough, not a phone guess.
You can, but the two things that fail most are the pan waterproofing and the valve depth. Both are hidden once the wall closes, and both cause the expensive damage. In Southlake, a shower replacement that alters plumbing also needs a permit and inspection. We handle the permit, the rough-in and the flood test so the job passes the first time.
A standard acrylic or fiberglass shower replacement takes three to five working days. A custom tile walk-in with a new pan and glass door runs seven to ten days, mostly because of tile cure time and glass fabrication. We give you the day-by-day schedule before we start so you can plan around one bathroom being out of service.
Yes, if the work involves moving or replacing the drain, supply lines or shower valve. The City of Southlake requires a plumbing permit and an inspection on those changes. A cosmetic surround swap over an existing pan usually does not. We pull the permit, meet the inspector and keep the paperwork on file for you.
Other plumbing services we handle
Other services from the same team.
- Bathtub RepairBathtub leaks, slow drains, and failing overflow gaskets are common calls.
- Bathtub InstallationBathtub installation involves setting the tub, connecting the drain and overflow, and running the supply lines to the…
- Sink RepairLeaky sink drains, loose faucets, and clogged P-traps are quick fixes for our team.
Ready for your shower installation southlake TX project?
(682) 470-5111Call Southlake Oakline Plumbing at (682) 470-5111 and we will schedule a walkthrough, measure the space and give you a written scope with a fixed price.
contact Southlake Oakline Plumbing
Call us at (682) 470-5111 for same-day service or to schedule an appointment. You can also email info@southlakeoaklineplumbing.com or stop by our office in Southlake.