Shower remodels start with checking the floor and walls for water damage. In older Norfolk houses around Colonial Place and Berkley, we often find plywood that has soaked through because the original tile job had no proper slope. We replace it with cement board and a Schluter membrane so the new shower stays dry even when summers hit 90 degrees with high humidity. Permits are required here for any drain work, and we handle the paperwork before we swing a hammer.
Ventilation matters more than most folks think in this climate. We always tie the fan to a timer or humidity sensor so it runs long enough after a shower to pull out the moisture. Cheap jobs skip this step and you end up with black mold on the ceiling within a year. We also check the exhaust path to make sure it actually vents outside, not into an attic space above the bathroom.
Drain placement trips up a lot of quick-turn contractors. When we move the drain for a curbless shower we use a pre-sloped foam base from Wedi so the tile stays flat and water runs right. In tight baths near Naval Station Norfolk we sometimes have to reroute the vent stack too, which adds a day but keeps everything to code.
Call us Mon-Fri 8am-6pm or Sat 9am-2pm if your shower is leaking into the room below. We can usually get a crew out within a week once we see the space.
Shower Remodel Services We Offer
✓Tub to Shower Conversion Norfolk
We remove the tub and build a low-threshold shower with a 36 inch opening so you step in flat. Most jobs finish in five working days.
✓Walk in Shower Installation
Full custom walk in shower with tile walls and a linear drain. We set the base on a foam wedge so water never pools in the corners.
✓Emergency Shower Leak Repair
Same-day or next-day visit when water is coming through the ceiling below. We cut out the wet area, fix the leak, and patch so you can use the shower again fast.
✓ADA Shower Remodel Norfolk
Grab bars, fold-down seat, and zero-step entry built to current accessibility standards. We size the niche and controls for a wheelchair user.
✓Small Bathroom Shower Remodel
Shower only replacement in baths under 40 square feet. We use a one-piece acrylic surround when speed matters more than custom tile.
Shower Remodel Cost in Norfolk, VA
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Shower remodel small bathroom | $4200–$5800 | Acrylic surround, standard tile, no drain move |
| Tub to shower conversion | $4800–$7200 | Includes new base, tile, and permit |
| Custom tile shower install | $6500–$9200 | Larger format tile or niche work adds cost |
| Shower leak repair and rebuild | $3100–$4900 | Depends on how much floor and wall needs replacement |
| ADA walk in shower | $7100–$9800 | Grab bars, seat, and zero entry base |
| Free estimate for shower remodel | Free | Call Mon–Fri 8am–6pm or Sat 9am–2pm |
Ranges are typical for Norfolk, VA and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Measure and plan the layout
We come out, check the floor, walls, and plumbing. Takes one visit, usually same week you call.
- 2
Pull permits and order materials
Norfolk requires permits for drain changes. We file them and order the base, tile, and fixtures. Lead time is three to five days.
- 3
Demo and waterproof
Remove old tub or surround, replace bad subfloor, install cement board and membrane. Two days typical.
- 4
Set base, tile, and finish
Install new base, tile walls, set fixtures, and seal. Three to four days depending on tile pattern.
- 5
Final inspection and cleanup
City inspector signs off on plumbing. We clean up and hand over the space. One day.
Pricing
Most shower remodels in Norfolk land between $4200 and $8500.