A custom tiled shower is the centerpiece of any bathroom, and in Brandon — where homes range from established neighborhoods off Bloomingdale to newer builds near Brandon Town Center — it's one of the upgrades that most clearly separates a builder-grade bathroom from a finished one. Replacing a cramped prefab insert with a tiled walk-in shower transforms how the whole room feels and performs.
Konar Bros Tile Co. is a family-run custom shower builder serving all of Brandon. The Konar brothers bring 8 years of experience and a record of zero callbacks, and every shower we build is waterproofed with a Schluter-grade system and backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty.
What Goes Into a Custom Shower Build
Every shower we build in Brandon starts with demolition and haul-away of the old enclosure, then substrate prep and leveling, full waterproofing, and precise tile setting with tight, consistent grout joints. The visible tile is only half the job — what's behind it determines whether the shower lasts.
Popular features we build in: recessed shampoo niches, bench seating, curbless (zero-threshold) entries for a modern, accessible look, large-format wall panels that minimize grout lines, and glass-tile or marble mosaic accent bands. If you're weighing the entry style, curbless vs curbed showers explains the trade-offs.
Many Brandon homeowners come to us to convert a rarely-used tub into a spacious walk-in shower. We remove the old tub, reframe and waterproof the space, and build a custom tiled shower in its place — see how it compares to a full remodel in tub-to-shower conversion vs full remodel.
If you're still choosing materials, our free design consultation covers tile selection, grout color, and where to buy. The full scope is on our tile services page.
Why Waterproofing Is Non-Negotiable in Brandon
A shower is the wettest place in your house, and Brandon's humidity is relentless year-round. Cut corners on waterproofing and the failures are predictable: black mold behind the tile, loose tiles, rotted framing, and a musty smell that won't clear. These are exactly the jobs we're often called in to tear out and rebuild.
We waterproof every shower with a Schluter-grade membrane system — pre-sloped pans, bonded waterproofing on the walls, and properly sealed niches and benches. It's a bit more upfront than the old felt-and-mud method, but it's why our showers don't leak. Read Schluter vs traditional waterproofing in Florida for the full comparison.
Tile choice plays a role too. A tiled shower built correctly outlasts a prefab acrylic insert by decades and adds far more resale value — tile shower vs acrylic in Florida lays out the case.
Because we are owner-operators with no subcontractors, the brothers who quote your shower are the same ones waterproofing and tiling it. That continuity is why we have kept zero callbacks across 8 years.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Brandon
We build showers across all of Brandon, including Bloomingdale, Brandon Hills, Heather Lakes, Providence Lakes, Lakeview Village, and the communities along Lumsden and Causeway. Most addresses are an easy drive for an in-home estimate.
Brandon's mix of 1980s-to-2000s homes means we see a lot of original tub-shower combos and aging fiberglass inserts that are prime candidates for conversion. Older framing is rarely perfectly plumb, so we assess and correct the substrate before any tile goes up — a beautiful tile job over a bad base will still fail.
For more on our coverage, see our Brandon service area page. If you're comparing costs first, walk-in shower cost in Tampa gives honest ranges before any sales visit.
How Long a Custom Shower Takes
A standard Brandon walk-in shower typically takes 4–7 working days start to finish, including demo, waterproofing, tile, and grout curing. Larger or more detailed builds with multiple niches, benches, or a curbless entry can run a bit longer.
We work one project at a time, so your shower gets our full attention — we don't disappear to juggle three other job sites. You'll get daily progress photos and a clean, dust-controlled work area each evening.
When the build is done, we walk the finished shower with you before we consider the job complete. That final review is part of why we've kept a perfect callback record across 8 years.
Ready to build your custom shower? Get a free estimate or call (813) 439-1652 — we serve all of Tampa Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom shower cost in Brandon?
Most custom walk-in showers in Brandon run $1,200–$4,500 depending on size, tile choice, and features like niches, benches, or a curbless entry. We give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit. See our pricing page for full ranges.
Do you do tub-to-shower conversions in Brandon?
Yes — converting an unused tub into a walk-in shower is one of our most-requested Brandon projects, typically running $3,000–$7,000. We remove the tub, reframe and waterproof the space, and build a custom tiled shower in its place.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, Konar Bros Tile Co. is fully licensed and insured, owner-operated, and uses no subcontractors. Every shower carries our 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty. We provide documentation on request.