Sun Lakes Shower Remodeling Built on a Waterproofing Membrane, Not Subcontractors

Most shower remodels in Sun Lakes run between $10,000 and $30,000.

The primary driver is shower size, since tile shower floors carry the highest cost per square foot of any interior surface.

A curbless walk-in conversion, frameless glass, and added fixtures like a ceiling rain head or body jets all move the number higher within that range.

Sun Lakes homes built in the 1970s through 1990s are slab-on-grade, so moving drain locations requires cutting through the concrete slab.

We price any plumbing relocation during the design phase so the cost is built into the fixed construction price before demolition starts, not discovered after the floor is open.

We install a Schluter Kerdi sheet membrane across shower walls and floors before any tile is set.

Niches and bench surfaces get the same treatment, and all seams and corners are banded. A pre-completion water test is run before we close the project.

Yes. Converting an original tub-shower combo to a curbless or zero-threshold walk-in shower is one of the most common projects we run in Sun Lakes. The drain location is relocated through the slab during the planning phase, and the new shower pan is built with a sloped pre-pan to ensure proper slope to drain.

Mosaic floor tile and hex tile are practical choices for shower floors because smaller format tiles allow more grout lines, which improves traction.

Large-format tile can be used on shower floors with a proper sloped pan and linear drain. Our designer walks through options during the planning phase.

Yes. Frameless glass is the most common enclosure option on Sun Lakes projects. We also install semi-frameless glass and fixed panel configurations depending on the layout.

Glass selection is finalized during the 3D design phase so you see the full look before construction starts.

Yes. Many Sun Lakes homeowners request grab bars, a fold-down shower seat, or a built-in bench alongside the cosmetic remodel.

We install structural blocking in the walls during construction so grab bars are properly anchored. A curbless entry removes the threshold entirely for easier access.

During the planning phase, we finalize the shower layout, drain placement, tile selections, waterproofing system, glass configuration, and all fixture specifications.

These decisions are captured in a 3D rendering and a fixed construction price. Construction does not start until you have reviewed and approved both.

Yes. PHR employs an in-house tile team. Waterproofing and tile installation are not subcontracted.

This means the same team that installs the Schluter Kerdi membrane also sets the tile, which eliminates the coordination gaps that cause water intrusion issues.

PHR provides a 2-year labor warranty on all completed shower work.

The warranty covers workmanship, including tile installation, waterproofing, and fixture connections. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures and glass enclosures run separately.

We install a full range of shower plumbing: pressure-balance valves, thermostatic valves, handheld diverters, slide bars, body jets, and ceiling rain heads.

Fixture selections are finalized during the design phase and included in the fixed construction price.

The design-build process ties the designer and the construction team to the same scope and price. Once the 3D design is approved and the fixed construction price is signed, the number does not change unless the homeowner requests a scope addition.

There are no discovery charges mid-project.

Yes, the shower being remodeled will be out of service during construction. If you have a second bathroom, most Sun Lakes homeowners use it during the project.

Your project manager outlines daily work hours and a weekly schedule before construction starts so you know what to expect.

Material selections are finalized and ordered before construction starts.

If a lead-time issue arises, your project manager notifies you before it affects the schedule and presents alternatives at the same spec level.

We do not start demolition until materials are confirmed.

No. We coordinate gate access for our crews before the project starts.

Sun Lakes Country Club, IronOaks, Oakwood, Cottonwood, and Palo Verde all have gated entries, and we have run projects in each community.

Walk-in shower conversions — replacing an original tub-shower combo with a curbless or low-curb walk-in design — are the most common request.

Single-handle or thermostatic valve upgrades, built-in bench additions, and large-format tile replacements are also common on Sun Lakes projects.

PHR partners with Hearth for financing options on qualifying projects.

Your project manager can share details during the discovery call.