Shower Doors & Glass Railings in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma 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. Tacoma is in our regular Pierce County service area, including the North End, downtown, Stadium District, and the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

Yes. Bay-facing decks are where most of our Tacoma railing work happens. We spec laminated tempered glass for elevated installs and confirm hardware ratings against marine-air exposure where the property is close to the water.

Travel time is real for Tacoma, so we typically batch our Tacoma measures and installs to minimize overhead. That can extend the schedule slightly compared to a Bellevue or Seattle project, but the cost of the work itself is the same.

Yes. For properties close to salt water, hardware finish selection matters more than usual (some finishes corrode faster in marine air). We bring samples and discuss durability at the in-home measure.

The same as it would closer to Seattle: the price comes from the opening and the spec, not the drive. After a free in-home measure we put the quote in writing, covering glass thickness, hardware finish, and any upgrades.

Yes, and older Tacoma homes are exactly where replacement gets interesting. Original openings are rarely square, so we measure the geometry as it exists and the door is built to it. The old unit comes out and the new one goes in on the same visit.