Shower Door Installation & Custom Glass in Des Moines, WA

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Semi-frameless uses a slim frame around the perimeter of the fixed panel only. It is a more affordable, watertight option that still reads modern. 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. We specialize in custom frameless and semi-frameless enclosures and don't install standard framed aluminum-channel doors.

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 to 25% upcharge.

Usually yes. If the hardware is in good condition we spec a matching tempered 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.

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. Decks facing the Sound off Marine View Drive are where most of our Des Moines railing calls come from. For properties close to the water we pick hardware finishes that hold up in salt air.

The honest answer is that the opening decides. We measure free, in your home, then quote in writing. Thicker glass, low-iron upgrades, and return panels raise the number; a straightforward replacement on a standard opening keeps it down.

Measure first, usually inside a week of your call. The glass is fabricated to your opening over roughly two weeks, and installation takes about half a day. We batch some south-county visits, so flexible scheduling helps.

Yes, replacement is a large share of our Des Moines work. Old bypass doors come out, the opening gets measured as it actually is, and a new unit goes in at the same glass and hardware grade as new construction.