Walk-In Shower Remodel in Scottsdale, AZ
We take out the old tub or shower and build a walk-in shower with tile or acrylic walls, glass, and a low or zero curb. In Scottsdale it usually costs $10K–$24K and takes 4–6 days on site.
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Scottsdale, AZ · 4–6 days on site · $10K–$24K
What a walk-in shower in Scottsdale involves.
We take out the old tub or shower and build a walk-in shower with tile or acrylic walls, glass, and a low or zero curb. In Scottsdale it usually costs $10K–$24K and takes 4–6 days on site. The visit is free, and you get one fixed price in writing within 48 hours.
You are in the right place if
- You want to step straight in, with no tub wall to climb over
- You want tile and glass instead of a curtain or a fiberglass insert
- You want it done in days, at a price written down before work starts
Request your free consultation
Four quick details. We text you to set a time that suits you.
Pick your package
Three ways to build it in Scottsdale. One exact price.
Start from the package closest to what you want. The estimator turns it into your range in sixty seconds; the free visit turns it into one written number.
4 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Removal of old tub or shower
- Schluter-grade waterproofing
- Porcelain tile walls (standard format)
- Framed glass door
- Rain head + handheld
- New valve & trim
5 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Good
- Large-format porcelain walls & floor
- Fixed frameless glass panel
- Built-in niche
- Low-curb or curbless entry
- Bench option
- Brushed brass or matte black fixtures
6 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Better
- Full frameless enclosure
- Natural stone or slab-look walls
- Built-in bench + double niche
- Linear drain, curbless
- Thermostatic valve, dual heads
- Steam-ready option
Prices are typical for a standard-size bathroom across the Phoenix metro. Size, glass and layout changes move the number; the estimator shows you how.
What decides your price
Two Scottsdale walk-in showers rarely cost the same.
- The size of the shower and whether the walls move
- Tile (porcelain or natural stone) or acrylic walls
- The glass: none, framed or frameless
- A low curb or curbless entry, which depends on the slab
- A niche, a bench, a second shower head
- Whether the drain has to move
At the free visit we measure, go through each of these with you, and the written price says what you chose.
Scottsdale homes
What a walk-in shower in Scottsdale usually involves.
Scottsdale runs from 1950s ranch houses near Old Town to golf communities built in the 1990s and later along its northern edge.
Cast iron under older slabs
Ranch houses in the southern part of Scottsdale were plumbed with cast iron drain lines below the concrete slab. After decades of use those pipes can be rough inside and slow to drain. Checking the line with a camera before tile goes down tells the owner whether the drain can stay or a section needs replacing.
Hard water on glass and stone
Water across the Valley is hard, and Scottsdale is no exception. It leaves white scale on shower glass, fixtures and natural stone. In homes with travertine showers the mineral buildup also settles into the pores of the stone. Porcelain tile, coated glass and fixtures with simple shapes are easier to keep clean.
Where we work in Scottsdale
- Old Town Condos and townhomes sit beside 1950s ranch houses near Old Town.
- McCormick Ranch Built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s around lakes and greenbelts, McCormick Ranch mixes single-family homes with patio homes and townhomes.
- Gainey Ranch A gated 1980s community built around golf, with condos, patio homes and custom houses.
- Grayhawk Grayhawk dates to the 1990s and 2000s, with tract and semi-custom stucco homes.
Permits through the City of Scottsdale. Scottsdale is an incorporated city, and its own building department reviews residential remodel permits.
Instant estimate
Your price range in sixty seconds.
Six taps, no phone call. You get a real range built from our packages for Scottsdale, then Desert Skies texts it to you with two consult times.
- Which bathroom
- What you want
- Tile or acrylic
- Glass
- Size
- ZIP
A range, not a quote: the exact price still comes in writing after the free visit.
What is included
A walk-in shower in Scottsdale, written down.
Every item below is in your fixed Scottsdale price, along with dust protection and daily cleanup, and the warranty on all labor.
- Removal of old tub or shower
- Waterproofing system (Schluter or equal)
- Porcelain or natural-stone tile
- Frameless glass
- Rain head + handheld
- Built-in niche & bench options
Usual Scottsdale price
Your exact number within 48 hours of the visit.
Time on site
A written schedule before work starts.
The schedule
How the 4–6 days go.
Consultation and exact price
We walk your bathroom, measure it, and go through tile, glass and fixture options with you. You get one fixed number within 48 hours.
Protect and demo
Dust barriers up, floors covered, old tub or shower out by lunch. Plumbing rough-in the same afternoon.
Waterproof and set
Schluter-class waterproofing, pan and curb (or curbless slope), niche and bench framed. City inspection before anything is covered, where the permit requires it.
Tile and finish
Large-format porcelain or stone, laser-level layout, grout that is sealed against Arizona hard water.
Glass, fixtures, handoff
Frameless glass measured on day 2 goes in. Rain head, handheld, lighting. We clean, walk you through, and hand you the warranty.
How it goes in Scottsdale
From the first visit to the finished room.
01 · The visitOne written proposal, line by line
We measure the room, listen to what you want, and go through the proposal with you: what is included, the schedule and one fixed price. The visit is free.
02 · Day oneThe house is protected first
Floors are covered and a dust wall goes up before anything comes out, and the crew cleans up every day. You have the schedule in writing before work starts.
03 · HandoverWe walk the finished room with you
Every fixture is run with you in the room, and you get the warranty on all labor in writing. The final price is the written price.
Illustrations of a typical project, not photos of our crew or our customers.
Design ideas for Scottsdale homes
What yours could look like.
Design concepts. Photos of finished projects are added after each handoff.
Scottsdale questions
Straight answers.
What does a walk-in shower remodel cost in Scottsdale?
Usually $10K–$24K in Scottsdale. The size of the room, the tile, the glass and any plumbing that moves make the difference. After a free in-home visit you get one fixed price in writing within 48 hours, with the warranty on all labor.
How long does it take?
Plan on 4–6 days on site. You get the schedule in writing with the price, before work starts.
Can a drain be moved in a Scottsdale home with a post-tension slab?
Yes, in most cases, but it takes planning. The cables inside a post-tension slab are located with scanning equipment before any concrete is cut, and the new trench is routed between them. Short moves are usually practical. Long relocations across a room may take more effort than they return, so the layout is often designed to keep the drain close to where it already is.
Do condo bathrooms near Old Town Scottsdale have limits on remodeling?
Yes, condo bathrooms come with limits that houses do not have. Drains and vents are shared with neighboring units, so toilets and showers usually stay in place. The association may need to approve the work and schedule water shut-offs. Within those limits, a tub can still become a walk-in shower, and the vanity, lighting, fan and tile can all be replaced.
Does a walk-in shower need a door?
Not always. A shower that is deep enough, with the head aimed at the back or side wall, can work with a fixed panel and an open entry. Smaller showers need a door to keep the room dry. An open design is also cooler in winter, since warm air escapes, which some people notice on cold desert mornings.
How is hard water handled on glass and tile?
By choosing surfaces that shed minerals and by wiping them down. Valley tap water leaves white scale as it dries. Frameless glass with a factory-applied protective coating, porcelain instead of porous stone, and fewer metal tracks all reduce buildup. A squeegee after each shower does more than any cleaner. A whole-house softener, where one exists, helps as well.
Do you work in Old Town, McCormick Ranch, and Gainey Ranch?
Yes. We work across Scottsdale, including Old Town, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and Troon, ZIP codes 85250, 85251, 85254, 85255, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, and 85262.
Walk-In Shower Remodel in Scottsdale, AZ, by Desert Skies Contracting: $9,800–$24,000, 4–6 days on site, one fixed price in writing. We serve all of Scottsdale, including Old Town, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and Troon, and ZIP codes 85250, 85251, 85254, 85255, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, and 85262, and we are licensed under ROC #345756. Book a free in-home design consultation; your exact price arrives within 48 hours. Call (602) 557-6888.
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Quick facts
- Business
- Desert Skies Contracting — bathroom remodeling in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Phone
- (602) 557-6888
- Service area
- Scottsdale (Maricopa County): Old Town, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon. ZIP codes 85250, 85251, 85254, 85255, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85262. Nearby: Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Tempe, Biltmore
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
- License
- ROC #345756
- Price range
- Walk-In Shower Remodel $9,800–$24,000, 4–6 days
- Consultation
- Free in-home design consultation; exact fixed price in writing within 48 hours. Contact
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