Norfolk sits in an independent city so every walk in shower job needs a city permit before we open walls. Cheap crews skip this and leave homeowners paying fines later. We pull permits, schedule the inspection, and keep the job on the city books.
Hot humid summers here push moisture into every seam. We back every tile job with 1/2-inch cement board and Schluter Kerdi membrane so steam does not rot the studs behind the new shower. Skip the membrane and you fight black mold by the next summer.
Many older homes in Berkley and Ocean View still have 1/2-inch galvanized pipe. When we demo the tub we often find pinhole leaks that have already stained the floor joists. We replace those runs with PEX while the wall is open so the new shower does not leak in year two.
Call 757-555-0192 before the next heat wave hits. Same-week scheduling fills fast once summer humidity starts and folks want out of their leaking tubs.
Walk in Shower Installation Services We Offer
✓Same Day Walk in Shower Swap Norfolk
We pull the old tub and set a one-piece acrylic unit the same day when the floor is solid and plumbing lines are already in place.
✓ADA Walk in Shower Install Norfolk
Zero-threshold shower with fold-down seat and grab bars installed to meet city accessibility rules for homes in Ghent.
✓Curbless Shower Conversion Ocean View
Remove the curb, slope the pan, and tie into existing drain so water stays inside the 36-inch by 60-inch space.
✓Walk in Shower with Bench Downtown Norfolk
Built-in tiled bench and handheld wand added during the same three-day install window.
Walk in Shower Installation Cost in Norfolk, VA
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Walk in shower install with acrylic unit | $4,200–$5,800 | Standard 60-inch alcove, no drain move |
| Curbless tile shower conversion | $6,100–$8,400 | Includes bench and waterproofing membrane |
| ADA shower with grab bars and seat | $5,300–$7,100 | Zero threshold plus city inspection |
| Walk in shower install with bench | $4,900–$6,700 | Tiled bench added to standard layout |
| Free estimate for walk in shower Norfolk | Free | Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, 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
We visit the home, check floor structure, and write the permit in one trip. Takes two hours.
- 2
Demo and repair
Remove old tub and drywall, fix any rotted wood from past leaks. One full day.
- 3
Plumbing and pan
Run new PEX lines, set the pre-sloped pan and liner. Half day.
- 4
Tile and finish
Hang cement board, waterproof, tile, and grout. Two days including cure time.
Pricing
Most walk in shower jobs land between $4,200 and $7,800 depending on size and whether we move the drain.