Tempe Shower Remodeling With a Proper Waterproofing System and In-House Tile

Shower remodels in Tempe range from $10,000 to $30,000. The primary driver is the shower footprint, because tile floors carry the highest cost per square foot of any interior surface.

Adding accessories like a rain showerhead, body wall jets, or a pony wall each add plumbing and tile cost on top of the base scope.

Most shower remodels in Tempe take 2 to 3 weeks of construction time.

The design phase runs before that and is where tile, fixtures, and layout are finalized. Projects that require slab plumbing work may add time depending on the scope of the routing.

Yes, every shower PHR builds in Tempe includes a full waterproofing membrane on all walls and floors before tile sets.

We use a Schluter Kerdi or comparable sheet membrane system, and every shower receives a pre-completion water test before the project closes. This is the step most contractor failures trace back to skipping.

Yes, curbless shower conversions are common in Tempe homes from the 1970s and 1980s where the original tub-shower combo is being replaced.

The floor requires a sloped pre-pan and a properly set linear or center drain to manage water. These details are engineered during the design phase.

Tile selection for a Tempe shower covers floor tile, wall tile, and trim. Common choices include large-format tile (12x24) for walls, mosaic floor tile or hex tile for the floor, and Schluter trim at edges and transitions.

Floor tile selection matters most for traction and drainage, and these decisions are made during the design phase before any demo begins.

Yes. Multiple showerhead setups in Tempe showers typically include a primary fixed head, a handheld diverter on a slide bar, and optionally body wall jets or a ceiling rain showerhead.

Each additional head requires its own plumbing line, and the number of fixtures affects both the rough plumbing scope and the water heater capacity, which we assess during the in-home evaluation.

Yes, most Tempe homes from the 1970s through the 1990s are built on slab foundations. When plumbing needs to move — to reposition a drain or add a new fixture line — that work requires cutting through the concrete slab.

PHR plans all slab routing during the design phase so the cost is confirmed before demolition starts.

Yes, tub-to-shower conversions are one of the most common projects in Tempe homes.

The tub is removed, the alcove is expanded if the footprint allows, a new shower pan with a waterproofing membrane is installed, and the full tile and glass work follows. If the drain location changes, slab routing is planned during design.

Leak prevention starts with the waterproofing membrane installed on all shower walls and floors before tile sets.

We seal all niche edges and bench surfaces, use seam-banded corners, and run a pre-completion water test before the project is closed. Our in-house tile team handles every step — we do not subcontract tile labor.

During the design phase, your assigned designer builds a 3D model of the finished shower based on your layout, tile selections, fixture choices, and glass configuration.

You review and approve the model before we finalize the construction agreement and lock the price. No demolition is scheduled until that approval is in place.

Shower glass options include frameless glass panels, semi-frameless sliding doors, and framed enclosures.

Frameless glass is the most common choice in Tempe remodels because it minimizes grout lines and is easier to maintain in a hard water environment. Glass configuration is selected during the design phase.

Yes. Tempe has hard water with high mineral content, which causes buildup on glass and fixtures over time.

Frameless glass with a protective coating is easier to maintain than framed glass with metal channels. 

Epoxy grout on floor tile resists mineral staining better than standard sanded grout. These recommendations are part of PHR's material selection process.

The first step is a discovery call with PHR's consultation manager. During that call you describe your project, get an early investment range based on your shower type and goals, and ask any questions about scope or process.

If the project is a fit, the next step is an in-home evaluation followed by the design phase.

Yes. PHR works throughout Tempe including South Tempe, the Kyrene Corridor, Warner Ranch, Tempe Diablo, and the McClintock area.

Most projects in these areas are in 1980s and 1990s homes where the original shower is being replaced as part of a larger bathroom update.

Every recessed niche PHR builds in Tempe includes full niche waterproofing on all interior surfaces before tile sets. We apply seam-banded corners at the niche opening, seal the back wall and floor of the niche, and tile it continuously with the surrounding shower wall.

Niches are designed and located during the 3D design phase so the rough framing is confirmed before demolition.

PHR uses epoxy grout on all shower floors in Tempe. Epoxy grout resists moisture penetration and mineral staining better than standard sanded grout, which matters in Tempe where hard water with high mineral content causes buildup on tile and grout joints over time.

Wall grout type is selected during the design phase based on tile size and joint width.

Yes, a built-in bench is a standard addition on Tempe shower remodels where the footprint allows. The bench is framed during rough construction, covered with a full waterproofing membrane on all mortar-set surfaces, and tiled to match the shower walls.

Bench depth and height are confirmed during the 3D design phase.