How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A bathroom remodel may take weeks, depending on the scope, the tile and fixtures you choose, and how long they take to arrive. If an old shower is hiding water damage, the plan can change once it is opened up. We give you a realistic schedule after the walkthrough and planning phase.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom or shower remodel in Plano?

Often, yes. Plumbing changes, new electrical wiring, and adding or replacing walls or windows generally need a city permit, and the city has a specific permit for bathroom and kitchen remodels. Painting, trim, and swapping a fixture on existing plumbing usually do not. We confirm what your bathroom needs during planning and handle the permit process.

How do you prevent shower leaks?

We do not patch over a leaking shower. We open it up, find the real problem, and rebuild it with waterproofing done correctly before the tile goes back on. Waterproofing first and tile second is how showers stay dry. Quality checks during construction catch issues before closeout.

What is the first step to remodel my bathroom?

Reach out by call or text at 469-573-1843, or use the form on this page. We set up a walkthrough to see the bathroom and hear what is bothering you, whether that is a leak, a dated layout, or not enough storage. From there, a short planning phase sets the scope, selections, and budget range.

Shower Remodel in Plano, TX

Q: Can you convert a bathtub to a walk-in shower?

Yes. A tub-to-shower conversion needs the same care as any shower rebuild: framing and backing where needed, waterproofing done correctly, then tile and finishes. We plan the layout, drain, and valve into the written scope so the shower is built to stay dry.

Home Boss Pros rebuilds showers in Plano the right way: open it up, fix what’s behind the tile, waterproof it, then finish it. Owner Warren Whitaker has been remodeling kitchens and baths for 25+ years and leads a team of vetted designers, trade specialists and construction crews. You’ll know the price before we start.

Serving Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Addison and North Dallas. Call or text 469-573-1843.

What a Shower Remodel Includes

A shower is a small room with a lot of layers. We plan those layers before the old tub or surround comes out:

Tear-out of the old tub, surround, or failed shower
Check framing, backing, and the floor under it
Waterproofing membrane (this is what keeps water out — not the tile)
Drain, valve, and fixture plan
Wall and floor tile, niche, and bench when they’re in the job
Glass enclosure coordination
City permit when the work needs one

If the rest of the bathroom needs work too — vanity, lighting, floor — that’s a bathroom remodel. This page is for the shower itself.

Shower Remodel Options in Plano

Tub-to-shower conversion

Pull the unused tub, build a walk-in in the same footprint. Same care as any rebuild: backing, waterproofing, then tile and glass. Drain and valve get planned before demo so you’re not stuck mid-job.

Full shower rebuild

When a shower is leaking, soft, or just worn out, we don’t patch over it. We open it up, find what’s really going on, and rebuild it. Waterproofing comes first. Tile comes second. The goal is a shower that stays dry for years, not another six months.

Walk-in with glass, niche, and bench

Custom layout in the space you have: low curb or curbless when the floor work supports it, niches and a bench with solid backing, frameless or semi-frameless glass measured after tile.

What Does a Shower Remodel Cost in Plano?

We don’t publish a separate shower-only price band yet. Honest answer: the shower is usually where the money goes in a bathroom remodel. For planning, use the bathroom ranges already on our site:

$20,000–$35,000 — complete secondary / guest bath (tile, vanity, fixtures; plumbing stays put)
$35,000–$65,000 — full primary bath with a real shower rebuild and waterproofing
$65,000+ — complex primary: moved walls, moved drains, the works

A shower-only job inside a bathroom that’s otherwise fine still gets priced after we see the room — footprint, drain move or not, tile and glass, and what’s behind the walls. For the full bath bands and what moves the number, see bathroom remodel cost in Plano.

Text a photo of your shower to 469-573-1843 for a straight read on where you land.

Shower Remodels in Older Plano Homes

Plenty of Plano baths still have the garden tub nobody uses and a shower that’s been quietly leaking behind the tile. Most of these houses sit on a slab, so moving a drain means cutting concrete — we plan that before we promise a layout. When we open the walls, you hear what we find before we cover it back up.

Do You Need a Permit for a Shower Remodel in Plano?

Often, yes. Plumbing changes, new electrical, and wall work generally need a City of Plano permit. The city has a bathroom/kitchen remodel scope-of-work permit that covers common bath work. Painting, trim, or swapping a fixture on existing plumbing usually does not. We confirm what your job needs during planning and handle the permit when it applies.

How We Run a Shower Remodel

Planning

Walkthrough first. We lock the shower layout, waterproofing approach, selections, and a realistic budget before construction starts. Schedule and trade partners get lined up then, not on demo day.

Build

We protect the house, demo clean, check what’s behind the tile, waterproof, then tile and finishes. You get updates. If something hidden changes the work, you see the cost and we talk it through before anything moves.

Finish

Final walkthrough with you. The bathroom is left clean. Care notes go home with you, and warranty support continues after the job.

How Long Does a Shower Remodel Take?

It depends on scope, selections, and what we find once it’s open. For planning, we use the same bathroom ranges we already publish:

1–3 weeks — simpler secondary / limited shower work
3–6 weeks — typical full bath with a shower rebuild
6–11+ weeks — complex layout changes

Custom glass is often measured after tile, so lead time sits on the calendar. You get a realistic schedule after the walkthrough. More detail: how long a shower remodel takes.

Shower Remodel FAQ — Plano, TX

How much does a shower remodel cost in Plano?

We don’t list a separate shower-only band. The shower is usually the biggest cost in a bathroom remodel. Use our published bath ranges: $20k–$35k secondary, $35k–$65k full primary with shower rebuild, $65k+ complex. Text a photo to 469-573-1843 for a read on your room. Full detail on the bathroom cost page.

How long does a shower remodel take?

Planning bands: 1–3 weeks for simpler work, 3–6 for a typical full bath with shower rebuild, 6–11+ when the layout moves. Hidden damage and glass lead times can stretch that. You get a schedule after the walkthrough.

Can you convert a bathtub to a walk-in shower?

Yes. Same rebuild standards: backing, waterproofing, then tile and finishes. Drain and valve are planned before demo.

How do you keep a shower from leaking again?

We don’t patch over a bad shower. We open it, find the real problem, and rebuild with waterproofing done correctly before tile goes back on. Waterproofing first, tile second.

Do I need a permit in Plano?

Plumbing moves, new electrical, and wall changes usually yes. Cosmetic swaps on existing plumbing usually no. We confirm during planning and pull the permit when needed.

What’s the first step?

Call or text 469-573-1843, or use the form on this page. Send a photo if you have one. We set a walkthrough, then plan scope, selections, and budget.

Ready to Plan Your Plano Shower Remodel?

Call or text Home Boss Pros at 469-573-1843, or email info@HomeBossPros.com. Serving Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Addison and North Dallas.