A walk-in shower needs waterproofing, a sloped pan, and a properly set drain. Here is the Santa Monica guide.
The pan
The shower floor must slope to the drain and be fully waterproofed, whether it is a pre-made pan or a custom one.
The drain
The drain location and type are set before the pan is built, with the drain body sealed to the waterproofing.
The valve
The shower valve is set at the right height and depth for the finished wall.
The call
A pro coordinates the waterproofing and the plumbing. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the pan is where leaks start.
A shower that lasts
Get the details right the first time. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Monica Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Santa Monica pro.
Plumbing in Santa Monica: what to know
In Santa Monica, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Los Angeles, Culver City and Beverly Hills to ZIP codes like 90401, 90403, 90405 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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