Saw evidence of drips in crawl space. Consulted with usual plumbers, not their kind of work. Found David Giusto Tile on Yelp, sent him pix i took underneath, had good email, he came out and looked in the shower and under the house. We wanted to go full permit, which was a bit of an adventure. Permit took over a month to get through Oakland planning department, not for completely obvious reasons, but we got it. Dave bid two different cases depending on what was under the shower floor tiles, and behind the wall tiles. He pulled out the shower floor and the pan under it, then went into the four walls, Turns out the problems were dramatic and long standing. Damp, dry-rotted and punky sub-floor, parts of floor joists, wall studs and bottom plate. He carefully removed the tiles (that had a 6 month lead time), removed all the bad wood, called the inspector. No mysteries. Everything clearly visible. They discussed how to fix it all, inspector liked what he heard. New 2 x 3, 2 x 4 lumber and sisters for the joists were screwed into place and the inspector came back. He liked the work. Now the new subfloor was fastened down, and the new shower pan was installed over a tapered base that ensured all the water would get to the drain. The mortar supporting the floor and running up the walls went on. Then the whole new pan was filled with water and the high line marked. After a weekend, it had held all the water and it drained when the temporary block was removed. Tile time. Old shower floor had been a mix of related color tiles, an abstract mosaic. New floor is hexagonal tiles that come very close in color to the wall tiles. Saved wall tiles went on the entrance, and the back wall and sides. New tiles, matching the hex floor exactly, went into the bottom row, and on the inside of the front wall. Saved brown trim went in at the entrance. Now the big glass marble came out: Dave released it in each of the 4 corners, and the marble rolled briskly to center. It stopped on the grate or touching the grate. There you go. It looks like it will out-live me. Dave made smart-phone pictures and movies of each step, documenting each layer as it was revealed, then documented the repairs, the new drain, the new pan, new mortar, tiles and finally grout. He sent them to us as he worked, and posts these on his web site where prospective clients can see what he does. It's worth your time. read more

great experience with David. No BS. He tells you what he can do and tells you his price. If you're looking to fix up your shower, just call and schedule with him. read more

Great overall experience with Dave. He's professional, experienced, skillful, and knowledgeable on everything shower pans! He takes pride in his work, is a fine craftsman, and pays attention to cleanliness when doing so. Would 100% recommend working with him! read more

Very impressed with his professionalism! Knows so much about the industry and fielded all my questions with ease and great suggestions. Punctual, courteous and a pleasure to speak with. I'd recommend to all looking for help with a shower pan situation. read more

I highly recommend Dave, Superior workmanship, reliable, professional - excellent communication- will keep you posted on the work - and will leave everything super clean! Thank you Dave! Marti&Greg read more

If you end up looking at this yelp page for shower work, more than likely you will need this service. I assure you Shower Pan King is the right choice for you! His work is high quality with a very reasonable price. Our shower base in the master room started leaking downstairs. An inspection with the plumbers showed that the shower base was not installed correctly in the first place. There was no water proofing done. It was the caulk that kept the shower base from leaking all these years and it has worn down. I called a few places and they all recommended replacing the whole shower (shower base + tiles + waterproofing + the glass doors) with a high cost. Then, I found Dave the Shower Pan King! He is such a nice person. On the first call, we talked for a couple of hours about the situation. I was quite happy to learn that he would be able to replace just the base and install the water proofing without changing the glass doors and most of the tiles. It's only the last row of the wall tiles we will need to replace. He went over to the house for assessment. He took pictures of the tiles and found really good matches. During the whole process, he has always been very patient and willing to explain to me every step along the way. His estimated cost was way below others. The quality of his work is on another level! I was quite impressed by his excellent attention to detail. Here is one example: although the new tiles are very close to the old ones, there still is a slight difference if you look closer. To make it less obvious, Dave left out the two tiles next to the glass door frames when cutting them off (check the pictures). This made the tiles look more consistent after the shower pan was installed. It took him about 2 weeks to do the whole job. He would send me photos everyday to report the progress and discuss anything that needs my decision. When he came to the site, he would bring all kinds of covers for the furniture and carpets. After the work is done, he would clean up thoroughly and you wouldn't even notice some heavy renovation has been done. The project came out better than I expected and the final charge is just the same as the estimation (no hidden fees). If you are looking for someone to do a shower pan job, look no further. Dave will be the right person to hire! read more

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Quick response and clear quote, I just missed the quote in my inbox, and went with someone else thinking I had not received his quote.

I worked with Dave prior when I did my daughters shower. His work is of the highest quality. He doesn't just install the tile he thinks through the entire installation so that there is the minimal of small cuts. He also discusses the installation with you and listens to your needs and also any ideas you may have . Thanks Dave we are totally enjoying our new shower. Paul and Linda read more

The shower pan in our master bathroom leaked and destroyed our guest room's ceiling situated right below. We really didn't want the same thing to happen and wanted the shower pan to be fixed by an expert. We've got quotes from several places. General contractors said they only do the whole bathroom remodeling and some of the other contractors didn't seem to have expertise in shower pan repair. We were fortunate to find David's service in Yelp. He suggested replacing the only first row and bottom tile. He carefully demolished the old tiles and checked if there was a dry rot or other permanent damages on the wood of the floor. He then applied new water proofing and red guard, installing the new tiles and drain. Our shower pan looks exactly like the previous one, but doesn't leak any more. David had some waiting list and we waited about 1-2 months to get our turn. But we think it was totally worthwhile, as now we have a peace of mind and got this repair done in a reasonable budget. read more

All hail the king ! We bought a house that had a very poorly made walk-in shower which was leaking, and also had some tiles damaged from plumbing repairs. A different contractor felt the only solution was to demolish and rebuild the whole thing (well over $10K for a shower that size). David was able to carefulllllly take off the bottom row of tiles, find a perfect match for the existing tile, precisely fill in the damaged holes, tear the shower pan down to the framing, build a new shower pan (triple sealed and tested with an overnight soak) and rebuild it so you'd never know. All the while he explained exactly what he was doing, took photos and videos for documentation, discussed the pros and cons of various options. (Check out the videos on his site, they're super informative.) The end price came out well under the other contractor and we have 100% confidence that the work is absolutely top notch. While working, he was absolutely considerate, quiet, kept the dust down, careful with parking, always masked, and everything else you'd want. Our only disappointment was that he didn't show up in royal regalia. Something about "robes getting caught in the tile saw" and "crown gets dusty". read more

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If you have any shower pan issues, don't hesitate and just call David. He is a master of his craft and will get your job done properly and at a fair price -- a rare combination these days. David promptly returned my initial call, did a site visit, provided a bid, and completed the work right on budget. David patiently explains the work he is doing and is careful to take feedback around design decisions. I cannot recommend him more highly. read more

David provided an expert analysis and detailed repair estimate of an existing shower installation that started seeping through the subfloor and into the room below. David spent two hours teaching me about the various techniques of waterproofing a shower, what the original installers did incorrectly, what he would do differently, and how he would do the repairs. David is opinionated and backs up those opinions with evidence (and photos!) from previous repairs he's done. David's analysis and education helped me convince the original contractors, along with their new tile subcontractor to warrant the original work and redo the shower, tiles, pan, subfloor, walls, and ceiling at their expense, so I ended up letting my original contractors do the work. As my contractors tore out layers of tile, damp mortar, ill-fitting membranes, and wet subfloor, each step confirmed David's suspicions of the problem. My only disappointment is I won't spend a week watching David's meticulous work. David is as good as it gets. read more

Dave helped us remove the old plastic shower pan and install the tiles. He explained everything to us and always kept everything tidy at the end of each day. He did a great job, and we are happy with the result. read more

The Shower Pan King - Removed the old shower pan and installed the tiles, which match the old tiles (before putting back the glass door) - General Contractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stop your search! You have come to the right place if you have a leaky shower pan! Mr. Giusto is your man! Punctual, clean, courteous, and he demonstrates fabulous workmanship. He saw that my mom had mobility issues and went the extra mile in making it easier for her to navigate the shower. David knows his stuff and he will clearly detail what he will do for you. I had made a long list of people to call. Once I spoke with him, the decision was made to hire David. Look no further! read more

What words can I say to express and tell you about the great services provided by the Shower King Pan. Mr David came to my family home almost 8years ago to do minor repairs to our shower. Three months ago, I found a leak coming from the upstairs shower. I immediately though of the Shower King Pan to come to my rescue. Unfortunately, I had to wait two months to get on his calendar and I'm so glad I was patient. Mr. David arrived with protective gear and informed me how he would resolve my shower leak. He texted me videos everyday of his progress. He kept the bathroom area clean and his work was very efficient. If you want contractor that takes pride in his work contact the Shower Pan King. read more

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If you have a leaky shower pan that needs to be replaced by a competent tradesman, look no further than the Shower King (Dave G.). Dave does fantastic work at a reasonable price. He is easy to communicate with, always keeps his work area clean after each day's work, is so quiet, you usually won't know he's there. Besides replacing the shower pan and repairing the tile floor to match the existing aesthetic, Dave is also able to perform minor plumbing repairs if that is what is required to complete the job without delay. Give Dave a call if you want to be confident that your shower repair will be done right. Thank you, Dave, for the great work ! read more

Here is yet another 5-star review of The Shower Pan King to add to the mountain of testimonies from his delighted clients. We are so satisfied and happy with how David Giusto fixed our terrible disaster here in San Francisco. We enthusiastically recommend his knowledgeable professionalism, courtesy, integrity, honesty and customer care in repairing our leaky, clogged-up, unusually-shaped shower - it's now BETTER THAN NEW! He documents his work with photos and videos, explaining everything in detail. His work ethics and expertise are unsurpassed. He replaced our weird plumbing & fixed all the nightmarish drain issues, rebuilding where necessary. He did all the tiling, grouting & mortar work with exquisite finesse, and repaired the complicated leakage of our damaged (1938 original) shower pan, all in just 8 consecutive business days. We were dreading having to deal with contractors, tile guys, plumbers, and God knows what other architectural/structural experts here in SF to fix our shower problems, but The Shower Pan King single-handedly took care of EVERYTHING in a timely, cost-effective way. Plus, he cleaned up everything beautifully in his work. God bless David Giusto The Shower Pan King, an epic craftsman who truly sets the industry standard for excellence in service. We are excited to express our thankfulness! read more

David is the BEST! He just finished repairing our shower pan in our SF home built in the 50's. Even though the tiles do not match perfectly since they are original tiles and hard to match, David makes the shower a work of art! He is very professional, clean, responsible regarding COVID-19 precautions, and takes pride in his work. 5+! read more

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Don't bother getting a quote from anyone else, just hire David. He is unbelievably easy to work with, he'll explain everything that needs to be done and he'll do it right the first time. So, as he says, "I'm a neat freak," so at the end of the day your bathroom is neat and tidy. Basically if the guys who put your shower in the first time, screwed it up, David "The King," will fix it. And it'll be done right! Long live the King! read more

David, "The Shower Pan King" is just that, a shower pan king. After receiving a few estimates for our rental property in San Francisco, we knew we had to hire him, he knows his stuff! He explained everything to me, step by step how the process works. We had other estimates that said we needed MUCH more work, David assured me that we didn't need all of that extra work. Every day he would send me pictures and videos explaining what he found that day, and the work he did. He is professional, so talented, and knows his stuff! And he was able to closely match the pink shower tile that they don't even make anymore. Every video had me saying "Wow!" And my tenants mentioned to me that he was very clean, every day! They thanked me for hiring him! I will definitely recommend him with total confidence, no need to look anywhere else! read more

The Shower Pan King - The finished job, looks amazing! - General Contractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

David did an excellent job with repairing our leaking shower pan. He was on-time, clean, respectful of our space and social distancing. He was easy to work with and excellent with communicating his plans, and the stages of the project. He takes pride in his work and is meticulous and methodical about making sure that the pan drains well and will last over time. The only problem we had is that when he originally looked at the project he said it would be easy to match the existing 1938 grey tile, but during job we discovered that this was not the case. As a result we had to run around last minute to find alternative tile options that would work. My only suggestion is that if you use David (or anyone else), be sure to obtain tile samples ahead of time to make sure you can match existing tile - don't rely on others to do this for you unless you are using white or black. We had a 1930s grey that we just could not match and had limited options available to us with so little notice that it couldn't be matched - the typical 4x4 (actually 4.25x4.25in) size tiles that you see in the older showers are not readily available and must be special ordered in advance. (Talk to Coral at Latch tile - she is an industry gem). In the end we are happy with the job, David came up with great suggestions and patiently accommodated our decision making process by picking up samples for us (twice), making suggestions, and looking through his tile reserves to find options, etc. We would definitely use David again, and recommend him highly for his quality of work and his 10 year guarantee. read more

David is a craftsman! He repaired our leaking shower pan, retiled our shower, and even added a custom shower niche. David kept us informed, patiently answered all our questions, and cleaned and swept up every day. He pays attention to details, takes pride in his work, and it is a pleasure to work with him! read more

I'm so happy we found Dave to fix our leaking shower floor. He thoroughly explained each step of his repair and cleaned up at the end of each day. He was also able to save some tiles which was very helpful because they were out of production, and I only had a few extras. I don't think that hiring a general tile installer would have been a good choice after seeing how Dave performs his job. Shower repair is his specialty, and he seems to have methods of installing a shower floor that I haven't seen in five other showers that I've dealt with before. The repaired shower floor looks as good as new. Thanks Dave. read more

The raging 5 star reviews are all true. David the Shower Pan King is the real deal. We had a brand new shower built by another contractor that was leaking profusely, dripping water through the ceiling downstairs. David came by for a visual inspection and estimate, and provided a time frame of when he can start our project as he was finishing up a few other projects. He has excellent work ethics as he will complete a project before starting the next, he is on time and punctual, attentive to details and always provides updates on the progress. David documented/videoed the demo, the damage from the leak and the shoddy work by the previous contractor. He was able to replace the rotted wood underneath, rebuild our shower pan with substantial waterproofing materials, and did a beautiful job tiling without tearing up the rest of the shower/tiles. We couldn't believe our eyes and we are so happy with David's work! We've been so traumatized by our previous contractor, but felt we really hit the jack pot with David. He is so reliable, kind, and takes real pride in his work. We can't recommend him enough. He might be busy since he's that good and usually has projects lined up, but he's worth the wait. read more

I am super overdue in sincerely thanking David for saving our shower, and also for being such a great person to work with. We live in Marin County and our home's original 1950's era shower was leaking. Many opinions and quotes from plumbers/contractors confirmed that the shower pan needed replacing (something I had no knowledge of), but what to do about a vintage shower with tiles no longer in production? I pondered their proposals- a total rebuild/remodel of the shower, including the door and decorative tiles on the outside. Nothing would match the vintage tile, so apparently, it would all go have to go... Not only the expense, but the time without the shower/bathroom, the mess from the tile removal, not to mention the removal of a vintage shower made this a hard thing to move forward with. Thanks to Yelp, I found David. He saved our shower. He is a total Pro. He has a tile source that matched our impossible to match vintage tile. He replaced the shower pan and in the end, only removed/replaced the tiles on the floor of the shower and just one row of tiles on the wall (others said it would be many rows of tile that needed replacing). He was a absolute pleasure to work with. Came in on time and budget. He is meticulous in his work. It is of the utmost quality. What more could anyone want? David's extensive knowledge of shower pans and vintage showers/tile is evident in his vast work portfolio. Many thanks to David for helping us out of the jam we were in! We love our shower! read more

The shower floor in my 1935 Oakland hills house was leaking and I knew it was time to call in the pro's. I also wanted to find someone that would pan out ;) David is literally the SHOWER PAN KING of the BAY AREA!!! His work is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. After some trouble shooting, I discovered my Shower Pan needed replacement or lack of as David discovered in the process! David is a throwback to the old school and he also provides a 10 year guarantee against leaks! The man is honest, reliable and truly dedicated to his craft. (5 Stars) read more

I was putting a surf/beach shower in my garage. I didn't want to spend alot of money, but I wanted to do it right. The King met with me discussed the project and we agreed that he'd do all the skill work and I'd do the grunt work to keep the price down. The shower came out great. The king was dependable, honest, flexible, and good at what he does. Everything I look for in a contractor. read more

When the shower pan was leaking, I'm happy we found Dave to do the job! Dave, the Shower Pan King, did a fantastic job in creating a new shower pan that does not leak and also guarantees it for 10 years. He saved the original classic tile that was there and put it back adding an artistic flair of his own. It actually looks even better then the original. The work he did exceeded my expectations. When I started inquiring about people who fix shower pan leaks, I found that most of them wanted to install a new shower. The ones that would do it without installing a new shower said they would not be able to save any of the tiles that were there and they would have to have different people do various jobs with the shower. I was happy that Dave does everything himself and no other worker needs to be called in. I think that anybody that wants the job done right will be pleased having Dave do the work. I know this shower turned out great! read more

Not sure what is going on. He came by the house, measured the shower, discussed the procedure and said he would have an estimate in a day or two. Then sent a message that the internet connection was down and the estimate would take a little longer. It has been over a week since. There has been no reply to messages, calls and texts. read more

I highly recommend David ! Amazing craftsmanship, friendly, organized and clean ! We own a vintage (circa 1940) completely tiled bathroom, our shower was leaking into our garage and prior to the shower leaking I had never heard of a "shower pan". David really knows his stuff, he kept me informed the entire project, he took his time keeping the integrity of the entire bathroom, matching tiles and even added a bonus trim to tie the entire bathroom together. Thanks David !!! read more

David is the best shower pan man I ever used. Here's why I rated him so high: + Meticulous and detail oriented. Tile placement turned out so beautiful. - Better than any 4 star hotel bathroom I've been in. + Went way out of his way to get the job done right. + Arrived on time & told us the day before, each day when he would come back. + Cleaned up each day on leaving. + Was tireless in his approach to getting the job done as fast as possible. + He worked with us interactively as questions arose on both sides. - Always focused on getting the best quality. - Freely answered all the questions we had as the job progressed. + No surprises in the final bill, which was very close to the quote. + His approach is not the usual 'quote low to get the job' quoter, who later hits you with additional and overpriced fixes to 'unforeseen problems.' Also, David is a one-man show: what you see is what you get. No strangers come to your house. Don't be put off if he doesn't respond quickly at first. When we started (before the work started), it would take days and even a week for him to respond. Sometimes, I even pinged him to see if he was still interested. I now realize it was because he is totally focused on the job he's working on at the time. One he started the demolition, he was responding to texts and calls immediately. read more

Best decision I've made all year was to hire Dave to replace our old (1941!) original shower pan which had started to leak. Not only is Dave outstanding in all the ways mentioned in other reviews (professional, expert, timely, meticulously clean!), he takes such pride in his craft and I felt really educated after the week we spent together. He is super patient and kind. What made the project fun for me, was at the end of each day I received a photo and video of the work accomplished. He found dry rot and was able to replace with all new wood, so now I am super confident in the investment made in our home. Of course his 10-year warranty speaks to his integrity and confidence in his work product. Hire him! Don't hesitate. read more

5/5 Hail to the King! David is on time, meticulous and clean. David's solutions helped avoid large renovation costs. Thank you David for a great job and for being awesome. read more

Our shower pan went bad causing extensive dry rot of the surrounding sub floor. Other contractors wanted to replace the entire bathroom. Dave carefully replaced the damaged sub floor, then removed and replaced the shower pan and tile leaving the rest of the bathroom intact, saving us time and money. Once the project started Dave was there every day until it was finished. He explained each step beforehand so we knew what to expect. Before starting work he sealed off the work area preventing dust from entering the rest of the house. He covered all surfaces to prevent damage to the floors. At the end of each workday he cleaned up the work area. Dave is a nice guy, easy to get along with. He takes pride in his workmanship and we are very pleased with the appearance of the finished product. read more

David did an excellent job installing a new shower pan for us, including removing the extra pan that was on top of the original pan, repairing the dry rot found underneath everything, and getting creative with the floor tiles. He leaves a clean space with minimal dust. This guy knows what he is doing and loves his job. He is personable, dependable, trustworthy, and thorough. I highly recommend him for any shower pan replacement job. read more

The stall shower in my 1948 house has been leaking "a little" for many years, but when it failed altogether and flooded the room below I knew it was time to call for help. My first thought was that I would now have to rebuild the shower and the curb (sill) using tiles that did not match the rest of the room. Dave, the Shower Pan King, did a professional job and was able to match the tile colors to retain the 1948 appearance. He removed the dry rot from inside the curb and installed new lumber without disturbing the original tiles. Bravo! He has a very full schedule and may not be able to start your job right away. Trust me, he is worth waiting for. Use the shower at your health club until he arrives. read more

Dave Giusto is indeed the Shower Pan King. He is also my hero. He just completed a shower pan project for me. Three other contractors said my entire custom limestone shower would have to be ripped out. Two of them also would not touch the job. Dave's integrity, expertise and years of experience saved me thousands of dollars and my sanity. He is a master with tile; his craftsmanship is second to none. He takes pride in his work which results in a remarkable level of quality. His aesthetic sensibility was the key to the success of this project. His source, Latch Tile, found the limestone I needed that no other stone broker could get. Dave is a true professional. It was a pleasure to work with him. I liked him before, during and after the project. How many people can say that about their contractor? He was meticulous during the entire project; even during the demo phase. I am fortunate I found Dave. I am fortunate he took on a difficult project and has the skills and attention to detail that made it a success. Thanks Dave !! read more

Dave fixed our shower pan within seven days of starting the project. He was able to start within three weeks of making the assessment. Dave was thorough in explaining what needed to be fixed and what didn't. He was able to find tiles matching the original tiles in the bathroom. My boyfriend and I are pleased with the quality of work he did and with being included in each step of the process. read more

David's work is superlative. He is the best: dependable, creative, smart, and very professional. I found him because every estimate to repair my shower pan resulted in a complete re-do of my shower. I didn't need a new shower. The tiles and fixtures were fine so I kept searching for someone to just do the pan and make the whole thing look like someone did the whole shower. After 3 months of searching, I found David Guisto who specialized in my issue. He saved me lots of money. He was collaborative in the design and a pleasant, clean-up-after-yourself kind of professional, and very pleasant. A real professional who is the real thing. Go to the best!!! Dr Joyce Block, Mill Valley, CA. read more

Dave repaired a leaky shower for us in Janurary of 2018. We had a mystery, intermittent leak that had been plaguing us for several months. After soliciting advice & quotes from several contractors/plumbers/general handymen we were more confused than ever. Recommendations ranged from just replacing the drain to a complete demolition of the shower. Dave's assessment of our problem and explanation of his planned approach were very reassuring from the start. He explained the most likely problem and why a complete demo was unnecessary. Also he explained he only specializes in shower pans and had done so for many years. His quote was on the high side, but his expertise and experience justified it. Once he started the job, he was professional, timely and careful with his work. He even to over-delivered by offering us a warranty at the end of the job and a follow-up visit to fix a minor detail. Overall, Dave is both great at his job and a good, decent person. Hard to find these days! read more