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Your new shower, preview- About 96 sq ft of wall and floor
- Tear-out and waterproofing included
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- Licensed C-54 tile contractor
- 600+ LA showers since 2003
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- Santa Monica to Pasadena and the Valley
Who will tile your shower?
23 years of setting tile in LA showers.
Ruben Ortega, owner and lead tile setter · Mar Vista, Los Angeles
Ruben started in 2003 on his uncle's tile crew in the Valley. Since then he's tiled more than 600 Los Angeles showers, from small bungalow stalls to curbless walk-ins with linear drains. He's still on site for every job and sets the tile himself.
- Down to the studsOld tile, mortar and backer board come out, so we can see and fix what's behind them.
- Waterproofed and flood-testedA full waterproofing membrane, then a 24-hour flood test before any tile goes on.
- Sloped to the drainFloors pitched so water runs out. No puddles in the corners.
- Laid out before it's setGrout lines centered, cuts tucked out of sight, niches lined up with the tile.
- 23years setting tile
- 600+showers tiled
- 2 yrsworkmanship warranty
- C-54licensed, insured
Showers in every style.
Subway, zellige, marble-look, large format. Seen a look you love? Send it with your photo and we'll price it.
From one photo to a finished shower.
You do the first step from your couch.
1Snap a photo
Answer three quick questions. In about 5 minutes you get a price range and a preview of your shower with new tile.
2We measure and quote
If the range works for you, we'll come out to measure and help you pick which tile you like best. Then you get a written quote.
3We tile your shower
Our crew handles tear-out, waterproofing and tile, and cleans up when the job is done.
An actual estimate, and a look at your new shower.
Your photo gets read for size and condition, then priced with our real rates. You get a range you can budget around, plus a picture of your own shower with new tile.
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- Job
- Shower retile, three walls and floor
- Size
- About 96 sq ft, read from your photo
- We noticed
- Cracked wall tiles, stained grout
- Included
- Tear-out, waterproofing, setting materials
- Not included
- Tile itself (yours, or our trade price)
Example email. Drag to compare your photo with the preview. The preview is AI-generated, and tile and layout get chosen together at the site visit.
What you can count on.
2 yrs
Workmanship warranty
If our tile work fails, we come back and fix it.
C-54
Licensed and insured
A California tile contractor license, with liability insurance.
Written
Quote before we start
After the site visit you get a written quote. Nothing starts until you sign it.
Questions.
How long does a shower retile take?
Most shower retiles take 4 to 5 days. Day one is tear-out down to the studs and waterproofing. The shower then sits through a 24-hour flood test before any tile goes on. Tile and grout take the next two to three days, and the grout needs about a day to cure before you shower. A tub-to-shower conversion takes a little longer because the drain and shower floor get rebuilt. You get the exact schedule with your written quote.
Do you tear everything out, or tile over the old tile?
We take it down to the studs. Old tile, mortar and backer board come out so we can see what's behind them. Tiling over old tile hides problems like rot and leaks, and they come back.
How do you make sure it won't leak?
A full waterproofing membrane goes on behind the tile, then we flood-test the shower for 24 hours before setting any tile. The floor is sloped to the drain so water runs out instead of sitting in the corners.
What if you find damage behind the old tile?
It happens in older LA homes: rotted framing, a leaking valve, an out-of-level floor. If we find something, we stop, show you what we found and give you the price to fix it before we do anything about it.
Can I buy my own tile?
Yes. Our prices cover labor, setting materials, tear-out and waterproofing, and tile is separate. You can supply your own tile or buy it through us at our trade price. Ruben will help you pick and tell you how much to order.
Do I need a permit?
Usually not for retiling alone. If the job moves plumbing or the drain, as many tub-to-shower conversions do, it needs one. We'll tell you at the site visit and handle the permit if your job needs it.
Who will actually be working in my house?
Ruben is on site for every job and sets the tile himself. Our crew handles tear-out and cleanup. We protect your floors on the way in and clean up when the job is done.
Are you licensed and insured, and what's the warranty?
Yes. We hold a California C-54 tile contractor license and carry liability insurance. Our license number is available on request. Our tile work has a 2-year workmanship warranty: if it fails, we come back and fix it.
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One photo. Five minutes. Day or night.
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