Spring, TX · Old Town Spring · Harris & Montgomery County
Open 24/7 · (281) 626-9205
🔧

Shower & Bathtub Installation in Spring, TX

New tub or shower installs, tub-to-shower conversions, and valve upgrades, handled as a full plumbing job, not just a fixture swap.

☎ Call (281) 626-9205
Shower & Bathtub Installation in Spring, TX
1

Shower & Bathtub Installation in Spring, TX

Spring Express Plumbing installs showers and bathtubs across Spring, Texas, from a straightforward like-for-like replacement to a full tub-to-shower conversion. This is plumbing work first, the actual supply lines, drain, and valve, with the surround and finish work coordinated around it.

The most common request we get is a tub-to-shower conversion, usually driven by wanting a walk-in shower for easier access or simply preferring showers in a bathroom that's only ever had a tub.

The plumbing side of a conversion is more involved than it looks from the surface. The drain location often needs to move, the supply valve typically needs replacing to a modern mixing valve, and the rough-in has to pass inspection before any tile or surround goes in.

We also see a steady stream of calls for a second reason: an existing tub or shower valve that's simply worn out, dripping, hard to turn, or stuck between hot and cold, well before anyone's thinking about a full conversion. That's a smaller job we handle on its own without needing a full remodel.

2

What the Plumbing Side Involves

We start by mapping the existing drain and supply line locations against what the new fixture needs. A shower pan drain sits differently than a tub drain, and getting that placement right the first time avoids a costly redo later.

Valve work is often the most overlooked part of a shower upgrade. An old two-handle valve gets replaced with a single modern pressure-balancing or thermostatic mixing valve, which matters for both comfort and code compliance.

3

Common Project Types

Like-for-like tub replacement

The simplest job when the existing plumbing is in good shape and only the fixture itself needs replacing.

Tub-to-shower conversion

Involves drain relocation and valve upgrades, plus coordination with whoever handles the surround and tile.

Walk-in or accessible shower

Often includes a lower or no-threshold pan and grab bar blocking installed in the wall before the surround goes up.

Valve replacement only

For an existing tub or shower that just needs a worn valve replaced, no conversion or fixture change involved.

4

What Affects Your Price

Like-for-like vs. conversionA straight tub swap costs meaningfully less than a full tub-to-shower conversion with drain relocation.
Valve upgradeReplacing an old two-handle valve with a modern mixing valve is often bundled into a conversion rather than priced separately.
Drain relocationMoving the drain to fit a new shower pan footprint adds real plumbing work beyond a simple fixture swap.
AccessA ground-floor bathroom with slab access costs differently to work in than an upstairs bathroom.
Fixture gradeA standard shower pan and valve costs less installed than a high-end or custom-tiled setup.
Texas homeowners insurance typically covers sudden, accidental damage but usually not the plumbing repair itself or damage from a slow leak that built up over time. Want your real number instead of a guess? Call (281) 626-9205 and we will quote the actual job.
5

Related Work We Handle

Shower & Bathtub Installation calls sometimes turn out to be connected to something else. We also handle faucet & sink repair and toilet repair & installation, and we serve homes in Tomball and the rest of the Spring area under the same upfront pricing.

?

Common Questions

Do you handle the tile and surround, or just the plumbing?
We handle the plumbing rough-in, drain, supply lines, and valve. We can coordinate with a contractor for tile and surround work, or work alongside one you've already hired.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take on the plumbing side?
The plumbing rough-in itself usually takes one to two days. The full project timeline depends on surround and finish work scheduled around it.
Can you install a walk-in shower for accessibility?
Yes, including a low or no-threshold pan and blocking for grab bars installed in the wall before the surround goes up, which is much easier to do right the first time than retrofit later.
My shower valve is just stuck or dripping. Do I need a full conversion?
No. A worn valve is a standalone repair we handle on its own, no drain relocation or surround work involved. Full conversions come up separately when someone wants to change the fixture type entirely.
What's the difference between a pressure-balancing and thermostatic valve?
A pressure-balancing valve keeps water temperature steady if someone flushes a toilet elsewhere in the house. A thermostatic valve does the same but lets you preset an exact temperature. Either is a real upgrade over an old two-handle valve.
☎

Ready to Get This Fixed?

Call now and talk to a real dispatcher. Upfront pricing, every job.

☎ Call (281) 626-9205
☎ Call (281) 626-9205 Now
☎