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Project Overview
Stephen, a homeowner near Maplewood Roadside Park in Renton, had already scheduled a quote with another contractor for a Sunday appointment when he found Oasis Bath Solutions. His wife had also called a different bath company that never gave a timeline for coming out. Stephen contacted our team directly because of our reviews, and because we could handle the water damage his shower had developed, not just the cosmetic replacement.
Our crew tore out the original tile and shower base, addressed the water damage underneath, and rebuilt the space with a custom shower base and grout-free Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels. If you're considering a similar project, our Renton bathroom remodeling page has more on what a typical project in the area looks like.
The Challenge: A Leaking Shower with Water Damage Underneath
From a Failing Shower Base to a Fully Rebuilt Enclosure
Stephen's shower had been leaking, and both the tile and the shower base underneath had sustained water damage. Tile can look good when it's new, and it's often a cheaper install up front, but grout lines are a weak point over time. Water works its way through even well-maintained grout, and once it reaches the substrate behind the wall, the damage often goes unnoticed until it's significant, which is exactly what happened here. Stephen was already comparing quotes, one contractor was scheduled to come out that Sunday, and another company his wife had called never gave a clear timeline. Stephen chose Oasis Bath Solutions because our reviews gave him confidence, and because we were equipped to handle the water damage repair as part of the project, not just install a new shower over an unresolved problem.
Our crew tore the shower out down to the studs, addressed the damaged subfloor and backing, and rebuilt the space with a new custom shower base and Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels. Sentrel panels install as large, sealed sheets rather than individual tiles, so there's no grout for water to work through in the first place. For homeowners weighing a similar shower rebuild, our shower remodel and bathroom remodel pages walk through what's involved.
Before and After
Finished Shower Video Walkthrough
The Result: A Rebuilt, Leak-Free Shower
The finished shower is built around a custom shower base sized to the space, with Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels sealed as continuous sheets instead of individual tiles. A 15-inch corner shelf gives Stephen built-in storage, and a brushed nickel Retreat shower system replaced the original fixtures with a full, modern setup.
A double sliding glass door with a return panel finishes the enclosure, and a 24-inch ErgoSafetyBar grab bar, anchored directly into the wall framing, adds real support without looking like a retrofit.
Full scope of work:
Standard wetspace install package
Tile tear out
Go Board shower system
Custom 48"x48" or smaller shower base
Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels with edge trim
15" corner shelf
Brushed nickel Tru-Temp valve
Retreat brushed nickel shower system
Double sliding glass door with return panel
24" ErgoSafetyBar grab bar
Benefits
How This Renton Shower Renovation Turned Out
Water Damage Is Fully Resolved
Rather than installing new finishes over an existing problem, the shower was torn out to address what was happening underneath.
No More Grout to Fail Over Time
Tile can look great going in, and it's often the cheaper option upfront, but grout lines are a long-term liability, they crack, stain, and eventually let water through. Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels seal as one piece, so there's no grout to fail the way it did here.
Real Safety Support
A wall-backed grab bar gives secure support that a clamp-on option can't match.
A Custom Fit
The shower base was built to the size of Stephen's space rather than forced into a standard size.
Fast Turnaround
The full rebuild, including addressing the water damage, was completed in two days.
Is a Shower Rebuild Right for Your Home?
A full shower rebuild like Stephen's makes sense for a specific set of situations. This may be a good fit if:
Your shower has been leaking and you're not sure how much damage it's caused
A previous quote or contractor didn't inspire confidence or didn't give you a clear timeline
You want a contractor who can handle water damage repair, not just cosmetic replacement
You want a permanent, wall-backed grab bar rather than a temporary fixture
You want a custom-fit shower base built to your exact space
You're comfortable with a project timeline of about two days
Why Renton Homeowners Choose Oasis
Renton homeowners come to Oasis Bath Solutions because we can identify and repair water damage as part of a shower rebuild, not just install new finishes over an unresolved problem. Our full Renton bathroom remodeling page covers what bathroom remodeling in the area typically involves.
For homeowners considering a similar project, our shower remodel services start with the same free, in-home consultation.
What Did This Project Cost?
Stephen's shower rebuild, including tile tear out, water damage repair, a custom shower base, Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels, a sliding glass door, and a grab bar, came to $14,500. Every project's final price depends on the scope of work, the extent of any water damage found, and the specific materials chosen.
For a general sense of what different levels of bathroom remodeling cost, see our bathroom remodel cost guide or contact us for a free, itemized quote specific to your Renton home.
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Bathroom Remodeling for Renton and the Surrounding Area
This project was completed near Maplewood Roadside Park along Maple Valley Highway and is a strong example of the type of shower rebuild many Renton homeowners with hidden water damage are looking for.
Oasis Bath Solutions serves homeowners throughout Renton, including Maplewood Heights, Kennydale, Talbot Hill, the Highlands, and Fairwood.
If you are planning a similar project, explore our Renton bathroom remodeling services or see how we help homeowners with shower remodel, bathroom remodel, and Bellevue bathroom remodeling.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Nearby areas served: Maplewood, Maplewood Heights, Cedar River, Kennydale, Talbot Hill, the Highlands, Fairwood, Newcastle.
Project Location: Maplewood, Renton WA
FAQs
How much did this Renton shower rebuild cost?
This project included tile tear out, water damage repair, a custom shower base, Azzurra Bay Sentrel panels, a sliding glass door, and a grab bar, and came to $14,500 total. Every project's final price depends on scope, the extent of any water damage, and materials. Contact us for a free quote based on your specific bathroom.
How long did this project take?
This shower rebuild, including addressing the water damage, was completed in two days.
Is tile more likely to develop leaks than a grout-free wall system?
Yes, over time. Tile itself can hold up fine, but the grout between tiles is porous and breaks down with regular use, and once water finds its way through, it can travel behind the wall for a long time before it's obvious from the outside. That's what happened in Stephen's case: the tile looked fine on the surface, but both it and the shower base underneath had sustained real water damage. Once we remove the surface material, we can see the condition of the studs, subfloor, and shower base directly, and repair or replace anything affected before installing new panels. A grout-free system like Sentrel seals as one continuous piece, so there's no grout line for water to work through in the first place.
What is a wall-backed grab bar, and how is it different from a clamp-on bar?
A wall-backed grab bar is anchored directly into the wall framing before the finish panels go on, making it far more secure than a clamp-on or suction-cup bar.
What is Azzurra Bay Sentrel?
Azzurra Bay is a wall panel pattern in our grout-free Sentrel system. It installs as large, sealed sheets instead of individual tiles, so there are no grout lines to crack, stain, or collect mold.
Does Oasis Bath Solutions serve my neighborhood in Renton?
Yes. We complete projects throughout Renton, including areas near Maplewood, Maplewood Heights, Kennydale, Talbot Hill, and Fairwood.
This project was completed in our Renton service area
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