Bring your old, builder-grade Houston bathroom into the 2020s with a new custom shower or tub remodel.
Every tub and shower remodel we build includes our leak-free guarantee.
If it seems obvious that your new shower shouldn’t leak – you’re right! However, most Houston contractors don’t understand waterproofing, resulting in many improper shower builds.
NEWS FLASH: Most of these contractors don’t/can’t/won’t warrant their work, which means you’ll have to purchase the same shower twice when their work fails.
And while some shower remodels leak from the very beginning, others take a year or so, resulting in a stinky, expensive mess that now has to be torn out and remodeled again. If we had a dollar for every time a Houston, Katy, or Memorial-area homeowner called us to fix another contractor’s failed shower – well, you know where we’re going with that.
Unfortunately, you can’t always trust reviews and word of mouth, as situations can change. Over the years, clients have shared with us that past contractors were unable to fix problems – or even finish their jobs, in some cases – because they passed away, moved back to Mexico, had heart attacks, stopped doing residential work, or left the business, among other things. While some of this is obviously out of anyone’s control, know that any warranty has ZERO validity once your contractor is no longer healthy, in business, or living in Houston.
Failures happen with the big names too, including national bath franchises such as this Houston franchisee which closed in 2017, and didn’t re-open under new management until 2020, along with large independent businesses that are poorly managed. In construction, neither the little guys, nor the big brands, offer an airtight guarantee of safety and business stability. It is up to you to hire the right company with the expertise to build a shower that will stand the test of time.
For some Houston homeowners, the tub in their bathroom doesn’t get used very often – or ever. In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find time to relax in our bathtub, even if we’d really like to.
On the other hand, for those who do enjoy a nice soak, getting the right tub is a big deal.
In general, having at least one bathtub in your home is beneficial for resale, depending on your neighborhood.
If your old, outdated, or damaged tub needs replacement, we’ll install a new acrylic, cast iron, solid-surface, or stone-resin tub in its place.
We often replace tubs in tub-shower combos, as you see in the pictures to the left. The upper left photo was a tub replacement that was part of a complete bathroom remodel for a couple in the Memorial area, while the tub remodel on the lower left was part of a three-bathroom project in Richmond, TX in 2023.
Depending on your application and available space, we can also install freestanding, drop-in, and undermount tubs. We work with brands including Kohler, MTI, Signature Hardware, Hydro Systems, and others.
The walls around your old tub, also known as the wall surround, must be replaced when your old tub is removed. This is because the tub is wider than your walls, and a good bit of the wall surround has to be removed to get the new tub in place.
You’ll be able to choose from custom tile, solid surface, or stone slab options for your new wall surround, and, we’ll be able to add in features such as recessed niches, corner shelves, grab bars, rain heads, and hand showers, if you’d like.
Shower faucet and valve replacement, along with other necessary plumbing work, are included with our tub and shower remodels and replacements.
At Simplicity Bath & Shower, we build better showers than standard contractors, plastic bath companies, and good ole “Chuck.” This means you won’t have to pay for the same shower twice, because you hired the right people to build your shower the FIRST time.
Here’s our secret sauce:
Here are a few things to keep in mind when hiring a Houston remodeler to tackle your daily-use shower:
Training, education, product knowledge, and proper technique are required to build a properly-waterproofed shower. Tile is the “garment” the shower wears; along with thinset and grout, it is not waterproof. Attractive tile work does not ensure that water cannot get behind the tile, and “sealing” the grout similarly does not prevent water from penetrating the system. In order to waterproof a shower, a 100% water-tight system must be constructed behind the tile. Read more on how we waterproof our showers using Schluter®-KERDI technology here.
Next, no matter how water-tight your shower walls are built, improper or leaky plumbing behind your waterproofing can cause water damage and create major issues. Unfortunately, even licensed plumbers can make mistakes. So, all plumbing work we complete not only meets or exceeds current code requirements, but it is also thoroughly tested for watertight integrity to ensure that all connections in both supply and drain plumbing have been made properly and are leak-free.
Finally, quality detail work means building your new shower to be the best that it can be within the confines of your existing structure. It takes a true craftsman to ensure that your tile, with tiny variations in size and thickness, and all other components, often from different manufacturers, fit together as an integrated whole, especially with wood-framed walls and floors that are almost always out-of-square. Just as poor detail work can ruin an otherwise good-looking shower, sharp details put the finishing touches on a great project and can serve to mask minor structural imperfections.
For questions about Houston shower remodels, tub replacements, walk-in showers, or our leak-free guarantee, call our office at 832-304-5911.
Simplicity Bath & Shower specializes in high-quality bathroom and shower remodels in Greater Houston, with a focus on careful design and craftsmanship.
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