Shower Door & Custom Glass Installation in Des Moines, WA

Most custom frameless shower doors in the Des Moines area run $1,000–$2,500 installed, with simpler inline panels at the lower end and full enclosures with return panels, custom notches, or 1/2" glass at the higher end. More complex projects — steam enclosures, curved glass, or unusually large openings — can run $3,000–$5,000+. We provide a free written quote after a field measurement, so the price you see is the price you pay.

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Framed doors are the most affordable and watertight, but the visible aluminum frame dates a bathroom. Semi-frameless splits the difference — a frame around the perimeter of the fixed panel only. Frameless uses thick tempered glass with minimal hardware and is what most Des Moines customers choose for new builds and remodels because it shows the tile work and reads as a higher-end finish.

Standard clear glass has a slight green tint that becomes more visible at thicker sizes and on larger panels. Low-iron glass (sometimes sold as Starphire or Ultra-Clear) removes the iron content responsible for the tint, so the glass reads truly clear. It's a common upgrade on high-end bathrooms with white or light-colored tile, where the green tint of standard glass is most noticeable. Expect roughly a 15–25% upcharge.

Both. Shower-door replacement is a regular part of our work in Des Moines — old framed bypasses, broken glass, failed hinges, or a configuration upgrade on an existing opening. Replacements use the same heavy glass and hardware grade as a new install; there's no "downgraded for retrofit" path. Most replacements run faster than a fresh install because the opening is already defined.

Usually yes. If the hardware is in good condition we cut and temper a matching panel to fit the existing hinges and clips. If the hardware is also failing, we recommend replacing the full unit so the warranty covers the whole assembly. We'll tell you which path makes sense at the measure visit, not after.

Two visits. The first is a 30–45 minute field measurement after your tile and plumbing are finished. Fabrication then takes about 1.5–2 weeks. The install itself is typically a half day on site.

No — replacing or adding a shower door is not a permitted item in any Puget Sound jurisdiction we work in. (Glass railings over 30" above grade are different — those typically do require permits, and we can pull them on your behalf.)

Yes — Des Moines is part of our regular Greater Seattle service area, with measure scheduling and install timelines comparable to Burien and Tukwila.

Yes — exterior glass railings on view-facing decks are a familiar project. We confirm hardware ratings against marine-air exposure for properties close to the water.