The building type changes the method
In a converted tobacco-warehouse loft with a concrete slab, a curbless shower often means saw-cutting for a new drain line. In a wood-framed bungalow, it's a framing and joist question instead. Either way, the slope to the drain is what actually keeps water where it belongs.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Durham context
Durham combines nineteenth-century tobacco and textile districts, early streetcar neighborhoods, postwar ranches, and fast-growing suburban edges. Knowing whether a house sits on concrete, crawlspace, or slab changes the approach before finishes ever get discussed.