Walk-in Showers & Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Victoria, BC
Curbed or curbless, with a niche, a bench and a linear drain — waterproofed with a full membrane system and flood-tested before a single tile goes on. You see the shower in 3D first, and the person who drew it builds it.
Walk-in showers we have built in Greater Victoria
Every one photographed at every stage — including the membrane and the slope you will never see again. More in the project gallery.
A finished walk-in shower, start to end
Linear drain along the wall, floating bench, hexagon mosaic niche and marble-look porcelain matched across the joints. Fourteen seconds, no staging — this is how the rooms look on the day we hand them back.
What goes into a shower that does not leak
Tile is not waterproof. Grout is not waterproof. What keeps water out of your walls is everything behind them — and that is where corners get cut, because nobody sees it once the tile is up.
Back to the studs
Old tile, board and tub come out so we can see the framing, the drain and the valve — and fix what is wrong before it is covered.
Slope to the drain
A centre drain with a four-way fall or a linear drain along the wall, set so water leaves the floor instead of sitting in the grout.
Membrane system
Full Kerdi / Schluter membrane on the walls and floor, every seam and corner banded. Not a painted coat over drywall.
Flood test
Where the design calls for it, the pan is filled and left before tile goes on. If it holds, we tile. If not, we fix it now.
Niche & bench
Recessed niches planned so the cuts land cleanly, and floating or built-in benches waterproofed as part of the same system.
Glass & finish
Glass measured off the finished tile, silicone at every change of plane, and the room cleaned before you get it back.
What a walk-in shower costs in Victoria
Labour for the whole room, in Canadian dollars, before GST: demolition, plumber, electrician and fan, waterproofing, tile, drywall, paint and baseboards. Tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, glass and other materials are bought by you — most clients choose their own tile. One firm written price after we measure.
Per square foot, the membrane labour alone is from $2.50, with the material bought separately. See the line-by-line budget or the full rate card.
Tub-to-shower conversions
Swapping a tub you never use for a walk-in shower is the single most common change we make to a bathroom. The tub comes out, the drain moves to suit the shower and the valve is re-set at the right height. A linear drain lets the floor run as one plane of tile, which reads bigger in a small Victoria bathroom.
If you are planning to stay in the home, think about the next twenty years now: a low or curbless entry, a bench, a hand shower on a slide bar, and blocking in the walls for grab bars later costs very little during the build and a great deal afterwards.
Clients on their showers
★★★★★ 5.0 from 17 reviews on Google.
“Everything was top-notch from the very first contact all the way to completion — they helped me decide on the layout, gave honest advice about the materials, and finished right on schedule.”
Marcio Oliveira · Google review
“They installed the bathroom tiles and the flooring in my home, and they did an excellent job. They were always very kind, professional, and willing to help. They finished the work on time and paid attention to every detail.”
Victoria Rameix · Google review
“We recently had a serious tile issue in our basement — a leak that our original tiling contractor completely abandoned. Novo Tile, and specifically Vova, gave us real confidence — he clearly understood the scope of work needed and quoted us a very fair rate. Not only did he seal everything back up properly, but he also regraded the tile so it drains better than it ever did before.”
Daryl Allen · Google review
No surprise invoices. No disappearing contractor.
Measured on site, then one number in writing. Nothing ordered until you say yes.
If we open a wall and find rot or old plumbing, you see photos and a price before we carry on.
Vova measures, draws and installs. Never handed to a subcontractor you have not met.
Walk-in shower FAQ — Victoria, BC
How much does a walk-in shower cost in Victoria, BC?
Our labour for a full bathroom with a walk-in shower starts from $7,000, before GST — demolition, plumber, electrician and fan, waterproofing, tile, drywall, paint and baseboards. Tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, glass and other materials are bought by you. Replacing only the shower? Send us photos and we will quote it per project.
Can I have a curbless shower in my house?
Often, yes — but it depends on the floor. A true curbless entry means recessing the shower floor or building up the rest of the room so water still runs to the drain. On a wood-framed floor that can mean working with the joists; on a slab it can mean cutting concrete. We check this at the free on-site measure and tell you plainly whether curbless, a low curb or a linear drain at the entry is the right call.
Can you convert my bathtub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, it is one of the most common jobs we do. The tub comes out, the drain and valve are moved to suit the shower, the walls go back to the studs and the whole wet area is waterproofed with a membrane system before any tile goes on. If you are planning to stay in the home for the long term, a low or curbless entry and a bench are worth considering now.
How do you make sure the shower will not leak?
Full Kerdi and Schluter membrane systems on the walls and floor, the floor sloped properly to the drain, and a flood test where the design calls for it — before a single tile is set. We photograph every stage, including the parts that get covered up, so you can see what is behind your tile.
How long does a walk-in shower take?
Typically seven to twelve working days for a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, niche, bench and linear drain, from demolition to grout. You get the schedule in writing before we start.
Do you install the shower glass?
We coordinate it. Glass is measured once the tile is finished, so it fits the real walls rather than the drawings — the glass itself is bought separately from a local glass company, which also installs it, and we line up the timing.
Related
Planning the whole room? See bathroom renovations in Victoria, or if your current shower is leaking, start with shower repair. Want to see it first? How Novo Preview 3D design works.
Get a firm written price for your shower
Tell us about the room — two or three photos help — and we will come and measure for free.
- Free on-site measurement across Greater Victoria
- One firm written price — not an hourly rate that grows
- I’m on site for every job — tile and waterproofing are never subcontracted
- 3-year written workmanship warranty