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What a Shower Floor Costs in Newington

2026 floor-only numbers — no full-remodel pricing in disguise.

Below are Newington's typical floor-job bands and the four things that move a quote: pan condition (the big one), drain changes, tile format, and access. Every Newington Shower Base Pros quote follows a free moisture assessment, so the pan question is answered with readings — not discovered mid-job as a change order.

JobTypical range
Floor re-tile, sound pan$1,000–$2,000
Floor + pan rebuild$1,500–$2,800
Drain upgrade$200–$600
Linear drain / curbless$2,500–$4,500
Re-seal / re-joint repair$200–$500
Leak diagnosisFree with job

What moves the price

  • Floor re-tile, sound pan ($1,000–$2,000) — tile out, waterproof, re-tile, epoxy grout.
  • Floor + pan rebuild ($1,500–$2,800) — new sloped mud bed or foam tray + membrane.
  • Drain upgrade ($200–$600) — new clamping drain or tile-in grate with any floor job.
  • Linear drain / curbless ($2,500–$4,500) — single-slope floor, modern drain, glass-ready.
  • Leak diagnosis (free with job) — moisture mapping included in every assessment.

In Newington

In Newington the pan is the price question: Original Newington tub walls are narrow — two short walls and a plumbing wall — which is why surround re-tiles here finish fast. The failure point is always the same: grout gone soft at the tub line and corners. We answer it free at assessment with meter readings and a flood-test recommendation when warranted — then the quote is fixed.

FAQ

Newington pricing questions

What pushes a floor over $2,000?
Pan rebuilds (+$500–$1,000), linear drains, curbless conversion, and premium stone. Each is a separate line you can accept or decline.
Is the diagnosis really free?
Yes — moisture mapping, photos, and honest fix ladder, free across Newington. We make money on right-sized jobs, not diagnostic fees.
What if the pan fails mid-job?
It can't surprise us — flood testing happens before tile, and the contract prices both paths (sound-pan and rebuild) upfront. You approve before we proceed.
Does tile choice change the price much?
Less than you'd think: floors are ~10 square feet, so even premium mosaic adds only $100–$300 in material. Substrate condition moves quotes far more.
Re-seal vs. rebuild — how do I choose?
Free diagnosis decides. Failed joints on a sound base = re-seal/re-joint ($200–$500). Failed base = rebuild. The meter and flood test pick, not the pitch.
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