Walk-in shower replacement with subway tile in Eau Claire WI

Shower Replacement in Eau Claire, WI

Tile and solid-surface shower installation with the waterproofing done right, because most failed showers fail behind the wall.

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Shower Remodel, Done From the Studs Out

Shower replacement is the most common single project in Eau Claire bathroom remodeling, and it's also the one where corners get cut most often. The majority of failed showers we open up didn't fail at the tile. They failed behind it, where the waterproofing was skipped, lapped wrong, or never existed. A shower remodel with us starts at the studs: proper backer, a real waterproofing membrane, and only then the surface you'll actually see.

We install both custom tile showers and solid-surface systems. Tile gives you complete design freedom (patterns, niches, benches, any size) and reads as permanent quality. Solid-surface surrounds install faster, cost less, and wipe clean in seconds. Both, installed correctly, will outlast the fixtures. We'll walk you through the honest tradeoffs for your bathroom and budget during the consultation.

Walk-In Shower Installation and Shower Doors

Walk-in shower installation means a full-size shower with a glass entry instead of a tub, and it is where most shower replacements in Eau Claire end up. Add a linear drain and a zero-threshold entry and the shower becomes curbless: easier to step into, easier to clean, and ready for whatever mobility needs the future brings. Glass selection matters more than people expect: framed doors cost least, semi-frameless balances budget and looks, and frameless glass turns the shower into the room's centerpiece.

Shower door installation is included in every replacement, and we also handle door-only swaps when the shower itself is sound. Replacing a corroded framed slider with clean frameless glass is a two-hour transformation. Shower tile work follows the same standard as our full remodels: uncoupling membranes where the structure calls for it, sealed niches, and grout lines planned from the room's sightlines.

Shower Replacement Cost in Eau Claire

$4,500 to $8,000 · Solid-Surface Shower Replacement

Tear-out to studs, waterproofing, acrylic or composite surround and base, new valve and fixtures, door or curtain. Three to five working days.

$8,000 to $15,000 · Custom Tile Shower

Full membrane waterproofing, custom tile walls and floor, niche and/or bench, upgraded fixtures, semi-frameless or frameless glass. One and a half to two and a half weeks.

$1,200 to $3,000 · Shower Door Installation Only

Framed, semi-frameless, or frameless glass fitted to an existing sound shower. Measured, ordered, and installed, typically in one visit once the glass arrives.

Watch-outs that move the number: hidden moisture damage behind the old surround, valve replacement in walls with older plumbing, and custom glass sizes. All three get priced in writing before work starts, never after.

FAQ

Shower Replacement FAQs

How much does shower replacement cost in Eau Claire?

Solid-surface shower replacements run $4,500 to $8,000 installed; custom tile showers run $8,000 to $15,000 depending on tile selection and glass. If you only need shower door installation on an otherwise sound shower, that runs $1,200 to $3,000 by glass type. Every price is set in writing before demo starts.

How long does a shower installation take?

Solid-surface systems take three to five working days. Custom tile takes one and a half to two and a half weeks, because waterproofing membranes and thinset have cure times that quality work has to respect. We schedule glass measurement as soon as the walls are done so the door arrives right as tile work wraps.

Can you replace just the shower without remodeling the whole bathroom?

Yes, that's exactly what shower replacement is, and it's the majority of our shower work. The rest of the bathroom stays untouched. That said, if your vanity or flooring is on your someday list, the consultation is a good time to price it as an add-on: trades already on site make bundled work meaningfully cheaper than a separate project later.

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