Shower & Bathtub Installation in Alpharetta, GA
New shower and bathtub installations across Alpharetta. Tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, accessible designs, pan replacement, valve installation, diverter rebuilds. We handle the plumbing side of any bath fixture project.
We're the plumbing trade on shower and tub installations. The carpentry, framing, tile, and glass work are usually separate trades; what we do is the rough-in plumbing, the valve and trim installation, the drain connection, and the pressure-and-leak testing. On most bath projects we coordinate with the GC or the homeowner on timing so the plumbing rough-in happens before tile and the trim finishing happens after.
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Common shower/tub plumbing projects
Tub-to-shower conversion. The most-requested project we do in this category. Remove the existing tub, reconfigure the drain (a tub drain is in a different location than a shower drain), reroute supply lines for the new shower valve location, install the shower pan or curb, install the valve and rough-in plumbing, coordinate with tile contractor for the wall surround, return to install trim once tile is complete.
Walk-in shower install (new construction or full remodel). Frame coordination, pan install, valve rough-in, niche locations, drain and supply runs. Often includes multiple shower heads, body sprays, or rain heads — each with its own valve and supply considerations.
Accessible shower install. Roll-in / curbless shower for accessibility. Requires lower floor elevation in the shower area (substantial planning with the floor structure), specific drain design for proper drainage, grab bar blocking in the wall framing. Plumbing scope is similar to other walk-in installs; the floor work is the harder part.
Tub replacement. Old tub out, new tub in. Drain reconnection, overflow tube alignment, supply connection. Standard alcove tubs are straightforward; freestanding tubs require specific drain configuration depending on whether you're going to a floor-mounted drain or a wall drain.
Shower pan replacement. The waterproof base of the shower fails over years from constant moisture exposure. Replacement requires removing the existing tile down to the pan, replacing the pan, and re-tiling — a coordinated multi-trade project.
Valve installation / diverter rebuild. Failed shower valves, leaky diverters that won't redirect water cleanly between tub spout and showerhead, single-handle valves that have lost temperature control. Repair when possible; replacement when not.
What 'rough-in' and 'trim' actually mean on a project
Plumbing in a shower or tub project happens in two passes:
Rough-in is the work done before walls are closed. Supply lines run through the wall cavity to the valve location. The valve body is mounted in the wall. Drain plumbing goes in under the floor or in the wall. Everything is pressure-tested while still accessible. This is when we coordinate with the framer (for blocking that supports our valve and any fixtures), the tile contractor (for valve depth and finish surface alignment), and the GC (for timing with surrounding trades). Rough-in typically takes a half day to a full day on most residential projects.
Trim is the work done after walls are finished. Valve handles and escutcheons go on. Showerheads and tub spouts get installed. Drain covers get set. Final pressure and flow testing. This typically takes two to four hours.
The timing matters: if our rough-in is late, the rest of the trades stall. If the tile work doesn't account for our valve depth and orientation, we can't install trim cleanly. Good coordination upfront prevents both.
Tub-to-shower conversion — the most-requested project
The typical Alpharetta bath remodel we get pulled into is a tub-to-shower conversion in a hall bath or guest bath. Reasons vary — kids have outgrown the tub, the tub leaks, accessible planning for aging parents, just an aesthetic preference. The plumbing scope is consistent:
1. Removal. Disconnect water supply, remove drain, remove old tub. Often the tub has to be cut apart to remove without damaging the surrounding floor.
2. Drain relocation. A standard tub drain is at one end of the tub; a shower drain is in the center of the shower. We reroute drain plumbing under the floor (in crawl space homes) or in the slab (in slab-on-grade homes, this can mean breaking concrete and is a meaningful cost driver).
3. Pan or curb install. Pre-formed pan for budget-conscious projects, mud-set tile pan for custom projects, or curbless for accessible installs.
4. Valve and supply rough-in. Single-handle shower valve at standard height, supply lines for any additional heads.
5. Coordination with tile trade. Wall surround tile, floor tile, niche surrounds.
6. Trim install. Once tile is complete, handles, heads, drain cover go on.
Total project timeline (plumbing + tile + glass): typically 7–14 working days depending on scope. Our portion is roughly 3 working days spread across the project timeline.
Slab homes and drain relocation reality
The drain relocation step matters more in slab-on-grade Alpharetta homes than in crawl space homes. Most homes built 1985+ in our market are slab-on-grade. Moving a drain in a slab home means breaking concrete and re-routing the drain in the slab, then patching concrete and re-tiling. The plumbing scope is the same; the surrounding work scope is larger.
Crawl space homes (Crabapple, Old Alpharetta, Old Milton, parts of Mansell and Brookwood) are easier — drain plumbing is accessible from below, drain relocation is faster, and floor restoration is simpler.
If you're considering a tub-to-shower conversion in a slab home, ask about the drain location specifically. Sometimes a configuration that keeps the drain in the same approximate location is significantly cheaper than one that requires major drain relocation.
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Frequently asked
Can you do the whole bath remodel or just the plumbing?
Just the plumbing portion. The framing, tile, drywall, glass, and trim carpentry are separate trades. We coordinate timing with whichever GC or other trades are involved in your project. If you don't have a GC, we can recommend trades we work with regularly.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
Plumbing portion is typically 2–3 working days spread across a 7–14 day total project timeline (which includes tile, glass, and other finishing work). Slab-on-grade homes with drain relocation tend toward the longer end.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
If you're moving plumbing fixtures (relocating drains, supplies, vents), yes. If you're just swapping fixtures in their existing locations, often no. We pull permits when scope requires them and coordinate inspections.
What about waterproofing the shower?
Modern shower construction uses pre-formed pans or membrane systems (Schluter, Wedi, similar) for waterproofing. Tile alone is not waterproof — the underlying waterproofing system is what keeps the bath structure dry. This is typically the tile contractor's scope but we coordinate so the plumbing penetrations through the waterproofing are sealed correctly.
Can I install just the valve and leave the rest to others?
Yes — valve-only installation is a common scope when a homeowner or GC is handling the rest of the project and just needs a licensed plumber for the regulated plumbing connections.