Bottom Section Shower Rebuild in Del Sur, CA

Project Overview

We received a call from a homeowner in Del Sur who was having major issues with his previous tile contractor. After letting them go, he hired us to complete the project the right way. About a month later, he reached back out to let us know that tiles were coming loose around the curb and shower pan area, which told us there was a deeper problem underneath.

Materials & Specifications

Location: Del Sur, CA
Scope: Shower bottom-section rebuild
Issue: Clogged weep holes causing shower pan failure
Fix: Rebuilt the waterproofing system and updated tile for a perfect match

The Problem

Once we started the demo, the issue became clear:the weep holes inside the shower drain were completely clogged.

Most homeowners don’t realize that excessive grout buildup inside the drain can block these holes. When that happens, moisture gets trapped under the tile, eventually causing shower pan failure, loose tiles, and water damage.

The Solution

To fully correct the problem, we:

Performed a bottom-section rebuild of the shower pan and curb
Cleared the clogged drainage system and restored proper weep hole functionality
Installed the new lighter-colored tile the homeowner selected
Retiled the back wall of the shower niche to match the new shower pan tile
Ensured the entire system was draining properly and built to last

One of the videos we sent shows the demo process, and the other explains how weep holes work so the homeowner could understand exactly what caused the failure.

The Results

The shower now drains correctly, the tile is secure, and the updated niche ties in perfectly with the new pan tile. What started as a stressful contractor situation turned into a fully restored, reliable, and visually cohesive shower.

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