Used to make secure connections on PEX tubing when we replace supply lines behind the shower wall. Faster and more reliable than sweating copper in a tight alcove.
Shower installation Lakeland FL done right the first time
If you need shower installation Lakeland FL homeowners can count on, we handle the whole job: tear-out, drain work, waterproofing, tile-ready pans, and code-correct plumbing behind the wall. We install walk-in showers, replace failing fiberglass units, and set new valves for Moen, Delta, and Kohler fixtures.
Serving Lakeland and nearby areas.
How big is the job?
Convert
Tub to walk-in, new drain location, new waterproofing.
- 1. Swap Replace the pan and valve in the same spot, keep the layout.
- 2. Convert Tub to walk-in, new drain location, new waterproofing.
- 3. Custom Curbless or custom pan, moved plumbing, tile-ready prep.
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- 30Services from one local team
- 20Areas served around Lakeland
- Pressure testEvery rough-in before the wall closes
- Flood testOvernight on pan installs
What our shower installation includes
Every install covers the plumbing work behind the wall, the waterproofing, and the drain.
Work order
Shower Installation- Permit and inspection: We pull the Polk County Plumbing Permit and meet the inspector on site for the rough-in. You get the signed card when the job closes, which matters at resale. No extra charge for the paperwork or the inspection coordination.
- Valve and supply lines: New shower valve set and pressure-tested, with copper or PEX tubing run from the existing supply. If the old lines are corroded, we replace that section while the wall is open so you are not back in there in two years.
- Drain and pan: Drain cut back, re-sloped to code, and set with a new pan or a custom pan built to your alcove size. We flood-test pan installs overnight before the wall goes back up, so a slow weep shows up now, not later.
- Waterproofing: Pan liner and wall membrane applied to the wet area, with seams and corners sealed. This is the step cheap installs skip, and it is the reason showers fail in Florida humidity. We do not skip it.
- Trim and test: Showerhead, handle, and trim set, then hot and cold run to confirm no leaks and correct temperature. We walk you through the valve and show you where the shutoff is before we leave.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We measure the alcove, check the drain and valve, and confirm what fits before any work starts.
Shower installation at your home
We work in occupied homes daily and protect floors and walls as we go.
Tub to walk-in
Remove the tub, set a low-curb or curbless pan.
Cracked pan swap
Replace the failed pan and repair the subfloor.
Valve replacement
New pressure-balancing valve and trim.
Aging in place
Grab bar blocking and a step-free entry.
Shower installation for businesses
We schedule around your hours so guests and tenants are not disrupted.
Hotels and motels
Guest room shower and tub replacements.
Apartments
Unit turns and full building upgrades.
Gyms and locker rooms
Multi-stall shower rough-in and pans.
What shower installation Lakeland FL really involves
A shower is a wet area, not a wall finish. Get the drain, the valve, and the waterproofing right and it lasts twenty years. Get them wrong and you pay for it twice.
It is not a cosmetic swap. Behind every finished wall sits a shower valve tied into copper or PEX tubing, a drain tied into the home's main waste line, and a waterproofing layer that decides whether the floor below stays dry for the next 20 years.
Most calls we get in Lakeland start the same way: a 1990s fiberglass surround has cracked at the drain, or a homeowner in Dixieland wants a walk in shower installation in Lakeland, Florida to replace a tub they never use. Florida's humidity and hard water buildup chew through cheap pans and cartridge seals faster than most people expect. If your shower floor flexes, the caulk keeps failing, or the valve drips when the handle is off, the fix is usually a full replacement, not another patch.
- What it is
- Replacing a shower pan, valve, and surround.
- When it helps
- Cracked pans, dripping valves, or a tub you cannot step over.
- What you get
- A code-correct shower that drains and holds temperature.
How our shower installation process works
Every job follows the same five stages. You will know what is happening, who is in your house, and when the water goes back on.
Tools and methods we use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
For copper pipe joints where the existing supply is copper and we are tying into it. We use it to sweat new fittings and valve connections that will hold under pressure.
Cuts copper and PEX cleanly so joints seat properly. A square cut is the difference between a fitting that seals and one that weeps.
We connect it to the new valve and supply lines to pressure-test the rough-in before the wall closes. It confirms the joints hold at working pressure.
Push-to-connect fittings used in tight spots where soldering is not practical. They let us tie into existing lines quickly without opening more wall than necessary.
When to schedule a shower installation
A 1990s fiberglass surround has cracked at the drain and is leaking into the ceiling below.
We tear out the old unit, repair any subfloor damage, set a new pan with proper waterproofing, and replace the valve while…
HomesYou want to age in place and need a walk-in shower with grab bar blocking.
We measure the alcove, recommend a low-curb or curbless pan that fits, add solid blocking behind the walls for grab bars, and…
HomesYou are remodeling the bathroom and want the plumbing done before tile goes down.
We handle the rough-in: move the drain if needed, run new PEX tubing or copper pipe, set the valve, and install a…
HomesThe shower valve drips constantly and the handle is hard to turn.
We pull the cartridge, inspect the valve body, and either rebuild it or install a new valve.
Homes
How shower installation runs in Lakeland
Lakeland's housing stock drives most of what we do. Homes built in the 1950s and 60s around Lake Morton and Dixieland often have original cast iron drains and copper supply lines that are at the end of their life.
Dixieland
Older bungalows with original cast iron drains. We often replace the drain line back to the stack while the shower is out.
Lake Morton
1950s block homes with tight alcoves. Custom pans are common because standard sizes do not always fit.
South Lakeland
1980s and 90s ranches with fiberglass surrounds that are now cracking at the drain. Straight swaps are typical.
- Dixieland
- Lake Morton
- South Lakeland
- Christina
- Cleveland Heights
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoTub-to-walk-in conversion in Dixieland
Before: A 1958 home with a cast iron tub and a fiberglass surround cracked at the drain. Water had been seeping into the subfloor for months, and the ceiling below showed a brown stain. The valve was original and dripped constantly.
After: We removed the tub, replaced the drain back to the stack, and set a 60-inch walk-in pan with a new pressure-balancing valve. The ceiling below was repaired and painted. Total job took four days, and the rough-in inspection passed first try.
Cracked pan replacement in South Lakeland
Before: A 1992 ranch with a fiberglass shower pan that flexed when you stepped in. The caulk at the drain had failed twice, and the homeowner had patched it both times. Water was reaching the subfloor at the drain flange.
After: We pulled the old pan, repaired the subfloor, and installed a new pan with a proper liner and a new drain assembly. The valve was still good, so we rebuilt the cartridge instead of replacing it. Job finished in two days.
Curbless walk-in for aging in place
Before: A Lake Hollingsworth home with a high tub wall that had become a fall risk for the owner. The bathroom was tight, and a full remodel was not in the budget. The goal was a safe shower that fit the existing alcove.
After: We converted the tub to a curbless walk-in pan, added solid blocking for grab bars, and set a new valve with anti-scald protection. The alcove stayed the same size, but the step-over was gone. Three days of work, inspection passed.
Shower problems we fix in Lakeland
Most shower calls come down to one of a few failures.
Cracked pan leaking into the floor below
Water reaches the subfloor and joists, causing rot, mold, and a ceiling stain in the room below.
Dripping valve that will not shut off
A steady drip wastes hundreds of gallons a month and etches the pan.
Low water pressure at the showerhead
Hard water buildup and scaled cartridges cut flow to a trickle.
Tub you cannot step over anymore
A high tub wall becomes a fall risk for older homeowners. It also wastes floor space in a bathroom that was already tight to begin with.
Why homeowners upgrade their shower
A new shower is one of the few home projects you use twice a day.
No more hidden leaks
A failed pan or cracked drain flange sends water into the subfloor for months before you see it.
Lower water use
A modern 1.75 GPM showerhead paired with a new pressure-balancing valve cuts flow without killing pressure.
Space you actually use
Converting a 60-inch tub to a walk-in pan adds usable floor area and removes the step-over that trips older knees.
Code-correct from day one
Polk County Plumbing Permit inspections check the drain slope, venting, and valve rough-in before tile goes down.
What shower installation costs
The biggest cost drivers are whether we move the drain or valve, what is behind the wall when we open it, and what finish materials you…
Included
Quoted after a first look
- Permit and inspection
- Valve and supply lines
- Drain and pan
- Waterproofing
What changes the scope
Quoted after a first look
- Valve and drain location
- What is behind the wall
- Pan type
- Finish materials
What you receive
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written scope
The work, materials, and price before we start.
Inspection card
Signed Polk County permit record for your files.
Photo record
Images of the rough-in before the wall closes.
16 years of Lakeland shower work
Lakeland Swancrest Plumbing has been installing showers in Polk County since 2010.
Drain slope
We check fall with a level to confirm water moves to the drain.
Valve body
We inspect for corrosion to decide rebuild or replace.
Subfloor
We check for rot or soft spots before the new pan goes down.
Do we cover your street?
Type your ZIP code or town. If yours is not listed, call and ask.
Lakeland ZIP codes
- 33813
- 33803
- 33801
- 33805
- 33815
- 33811
- 33802
- 33804
- 33806
Towns we serve.
Based in Lakeland and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
What Lakeland homeowners say
We had a 1980s fiberglass tub surround that was cracked at the drain and leaking into the ceiling below. Lakeland Swancrest pulled the permit, replaced the pan and valve, and waterproofed the walls properly. Three days, no mess left behind, and the inspection passed first try. The new walk-in is night and day better.
I wanted a curbless walk-in for my mother who uses a walker. They measured the alcove, told me exactly what would fit, and added blocking for grab bars. The valve swap was clean and they pressure-tested everything before closing the wall. No surprises on the bill either.
Our shower valve was dripping and the pan flexed when you stepped in. They found corroded copper behind the wall and swapped it to PEX while they had it open. Two days of work and the water pressure is better than it has been in years. I would use them again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(863) 445-7111A straight fiberglass swap sits at the low end. A tub-to-walk-in conversion with new valve, pan, and waterproofing sits higher. Custom tile and curbless pans go above that. We give you a written number after the on-site measure, so there is no guessing.
A standard alcove swap takes two to three days. A tub-to-shower conversion with new valve and drain work runs three to four days. Custom tile adds time on the finish side. We schedule the rough-in inspection within 48 hours of rough-in completion, and we do not leave your water off overnight unless the valve swap requires it.
Yes. Walk-in showers are the bulk of our install work. We set low-curb and curbless pans, add blocking for grab bars, and size the opening so a walker or wheelchair clears it. If your alcove is 60 inches, a standard walk-in pan drops right in. Odd sizes get a custom pan built to fit.
Yes, and it is common. Moving the drain or valve means opening the floor or wall, re-running PEX tubing or copper pipe, and re-venting to code. We confirm the new layout with you before any concrete gets cut.
Related Services
Other services from the same team.
- Shower RepairLow shower pressure, a leaking valve, or water behind the wall all point to a failing shower cartridge…
- Bathtub InstallationWe set and connect new tubs, including the drain, overflow, and supply lines.
- Bathtub RepairA leaking tub drain or a failed overflow gasket can rot the floor underneath.
Get your shower installation Lakeland FL quote today
(863) 445-7111Call us and we will schedule a same-day estimate, measure your alcove, and give you a written price. We pull the permit, handle the inspection, and leave you with a shower that drains right.
Call or message us
Call (863) 445-7111 any time for emergency plumbing, or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Tell us what you are seeing and we will tell you what it likely is and what it takes to fix it.