Showers
Shower Remodeling in Tampa, FL
Walk-in showers, tile showers, and tub-to-shower conversions, waterproofed before the tile goes on
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Grout that never looks clean. A tile that sounds hollow when you tap it. A musty smell that comes back a week after you scrub. In Tampa's humidity, a shower that leaks behind the tile can rot framing and grow mold long before a stain shows up. Valora Construction & Remodeling rebuilds your shower from the studs or slab out, so the tile you choose has a sound, waterproofed wall behind it.
- Licensed Florida contractor, CBC1270738
- Waterproofing included in every tiled shower we build
- Owner-led design with an interior design background
- Open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week
Estimate
Ready for a Shower You Actually Like Using?
Call Valora Construction & Remodeling at (813) 240-5570 or schedule an estimate online. Tell us what bothers you about the shower you have now, and we'll start there.
- Phone(813) 240-5570
- Emailoffice@valora-construction.com
- LicenseCBC1270738
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
5 stars review on Google
More than1K+Happy clients
15+Years of experience
Tampa, FLand surrounding areas
“Valora Construction completely transformed our outdated kitchen. The new cabinets, countertops, and layout look incredible. The team was professional, kept us updated throughout the project, and paid attention to every detail. We couldn't be happier with the results!”
The scope
What Does a Shower Remodel Include?
A shower remodel removes the old tile, pan, or fiberglass unit down to the framing or slab, repairs any damaged wood or drywall, and rebuilds the shower with a new valve, drain, waterproofing membrane, tile, and glass enclosure. Most projects also add a niche, a bench, or a handheld shower head while the walls are open.
Warning signs
Signs Your Shower Needs More Than New Grout
Regrouting fixes stained grout. It does nothing for water that has already found its way behind the wall. Call for an inspection if you notice any of these:
- Loose, cracked, or hollow-sounding tiles
- Grout or caulk that cracks again soon after you repair it
- Soft or swollen drywall or baseboard just outside the shower
- A water stain on the ceiling below an upstairs shower
- Mold or mildew that returns no matter how often you clean
- A fiberglass or acrylic pan that flexes, cracks, or holds standing water
- A tub-shower combo nobody has used as a tub in years
- A tall tub wall or curb that's getting hard to step over
What we build
Shower Remodeling Services We Offer
01
Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Most homes have at least one tub that only ever gets used as a shower. Replacing it with a walk-in shower removes the step-over, opens up floor space, and makes room for a bench or a wider glass panel. Plumbing code calls for a larger drain on a shower than on a tub, so the drain usually moves and gets upsized. We plan that before demolition.
02
Walk-In and Curbless Showers
A curbless shower lets the bathroom floor run straight into the shower with no step at all. On a concrete slab, that usually means recessing the slab where the shower sits so the floor can slope to the drain. It takes more work than a standard curb, and we explain exactly what's involved before you commit.
03
Custom Tile Showers
Herringbone walls, hex mosaic floors, marble, subway tile, pebble accents. Our tile installation crew lays out patterns so they meet cleanly at corners and niches instead of ending in thin slivers. Large-format porcelain cuts down on grout lines, while small mosaics give your feet more grip.
04
Shower Pan Replacement and Waterproofing
The pan and membrane are the parts you never see and the parts that matter most. We install a sheet or liquid-applied waterproofing system over the walls and floor, with a sloped mortar bed or a preformed tray underneath, so water heads to the drain instead of the framing. A new pan should hold water through a flood test before any tile covers it.
05
Niches, Benches, and Linear Drains
A niche sized for your bottles, a built-in or floating bench, and a linear drain that lets the floor slope in one direction so you can use large tile. We plan these at framing, when they're simple to add.
06
Frameless Glass Enclosures
Frameless panels and doors use thick tempered glass with minimal hardware, which keeps the tile in full view. The glass is measured after the tile is finished and then fabricated, so it's usually the last piece we install.
07
Accessible and Aging-in-Place Showers
A low or zero threshold, solid blocking in the walls for grab bars, a handheld shower on a slide bar, a bench, and a valve you can reach without stepping into cold water. These details cost little to add during a remodel and a lot to add later.
Design details
Shower Design Details That Make a Difference
The shower is one of the hardest-working fixtures in the house, so small decisions add up over years of daily use.
- The valve. Pressure-balancing or thermostatic mixing valves keep the temperature steady when someone flushes a toilet, and plumbing code requires anti-scald protection in showers.
- Ventilation. An exhaust fan vented outdoors, not into the attic, pulls humid air out before it settles into grout and drywall.
- Tile choice. Porcelain resists stains and absorbs very little water. Natural marble needs sealing and can etch from acidic cleaners.
- Floor grip. Smaller floor tiles mean more grout lines and better traction underfoot.
- Lighting. A wet-rated recessed light over the shower lets you actually see the tile you paid for.
- Hard water. Much of Tampa Bay has hard water that spots glass. A protective glass coating and a squeegee by the door keep it clear longer.
We look at the shower, ask what you'd change, and check for signs of hidden water damage.
Why Valora
Why Tampa Homeowners Choose Valora for Shower Remodels
Waterproofing Is Part of the Job, Not an Upgrade
Every tiled shower we build gets a full waterproofing system. The finish is only as good as what sits behind it, so we never treat the membrane as an add-on line item.
Design With an Eye for Detail
Owner Amanda Neve brings an interior design background to every bathroom. That shows up in where the niche lands, how the tile pattern meets the glass, and whether the metal finishes match the vanity across the room.
Showers We've Already Built
Our recent work includes a linear drain shower, a marble bench shower, a teal herringbone shower with pebble niches, a hex mosaic shower, and a marble walk-in shower. See our projects to compare styles.
Condo Experience
Condo bathrooms come with association rules about work hours, water shutoffs, risers, and insurance certificates. We plan for those before demolition starts.
A Real Person on the Phone
Call (813) 240-5570 any day between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM and you'll reach our team, not a call center.
From the work
Showers from recent projects.
Linear drains, marble benches, herringbone, hex mosaic, and walk-in showers from our recent bathroom work.
Linear drain shower 
Marble bench shower 
Teal herringbone shower 
Hex mosaic shower 
Marble walk-in shower 
Patterned tile shower
Tampa Bay
Shower Remodeling for Tampa Bay Homes and Condos
- Permits. Hillsborough County notes that a bathroom remodel involving plumbing will likely need a permit, while tile and cabinet work alone likely won't. Moving a valve or drain counts as plumbing.
- Older slab homes. Many 1950s to 1970s homes in South Tampa, Town 'n' Country, and Brandon still have original cast iron drain lines under the slab. With the shower floor open, it's the right time to check that line.
- Condos and high-rises. Buildings downtown, in Channelside, on Harbour Island, and along Clearwater Beach set their own rules for elevator use and noisy work. We get association approval before demo day.
- Humidity. Long, muggy summers make a properly vented fan and a fully waterproofed enclosure more important here than in drier climates.
Related services
Related Services for Your Bathroom
- Bathroom RemodelingWhen the whole room needs to change, not just the shower.
- Tile InstallationBathroom floors, accent walls, and backsplashes set to match.
- Cabinet & CountertopVanities and stone tops designed alongside the shower.
- Flooring InstallationWater-resistant floors for the rest of the bathroom and hall.
- Room AdditionsAdd a full bathroom where the house doesn't have one.
- Home RenovationBathrooms updated as part of a larger project.
Service area
Shower Remodeling in Your Area
We remodel showers in houses and condos across Tampa and about 45 miles around it.
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View every area we serve, including Valrico, Lithia, and Zephyrhills.
Price depends on the shower's size, whether the plumbing moves, the waterproofing system, tile type and pattern, the glass, and how much hidden damage turns up behind the old walls. Large-format porcelain and simple layouts cost less to install than mosaics and herringbone. You get a written scope with your estimate, so you can see what each choice changes.
Call now
Book Your Shower Remodel
You shouldn't have to scrub around the same problem every week. Let's build a shower that stays dry behind the tile and looks the way you pictured it.
Call Valora Construction & Remodeling at (813) 240-5570 or request an estimate online. Want to hear from past clients first? Read our Google reviews.
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