Medina County towns and areas we serve
On the east side near San Antonio, newer subdivisions have grown along US 90 and FM 471. Castroville has its historic Alsatian core and newer homes around it. Farther west, Hondo is the county seat, with older neighborhoods and ranch properties around town, and Devine lies to the south along I-35.
To the north, the Lake Medina area has lake homes and cabins on rocky hillsides. Many properties across the county sit on acreage with wells and septic, which we factor into planning.
- Subdivisions along US 90 near San Antonio
- Castroville
- Hondo and Devine
- Lake Medina and nearby hill country
Signs your Medina County shower pan is failing
Shower pans fail quietly. Water seeps through cracks or past a worn liner and soaks the subfloor or slab for months before anyone notices. In older ranch homes, the original pan may be a tar-based or metal design well past its life. In newer homes, thin acrylic pans can crack under weight.
When a pan fails, shower pan replacement means removing tile, the old pan and any damaged framing, then building a new sloped base with continuous waterproofing. It’s a good time to fix small layout annoyances like a cramped door or a missing niche.
- Dark grout lines near the floor that never dry
- Loose or hollow-sounding tile at the base of the walls
- Musty smell or peeling paint outside the shower
- Flooring damage or stains in the next room
Replacing a worn bathtub in a Medina County home
Hall bath tubs in older homes are often chipped steel or cracked fiberglass, and the surround tile may be loose. A bathtub replacement swaps in a new cast iron or acrylic tub, a waterproofed wall system and fresh tile or panels. We also check the floor around the tub, since slow leaks often damage it.
If nobody uses the tub, a shower in the same space might make more sense. If the tub is structurally sound and only the surface is worn, refinishing can be a lower-cost option.
Many older tubs here are a standard alcove size, which keeps replacement simple. Getting a cast iron tub into a small hall bath can still be a challenge, since it is heavy and doorways in older homes are narrow. Acrylic tubs are lighter, warm up faster and come in deeper soaking models that fit the same footprint.
- Remove the old tub and surround, inspect framing
- Repair subfloor and plumbing as needed
- Set the new tub level and waterproof the walls
- Tile or panel the surround, then install valve trim and caulk
Kitchen updates, rural plumbing and scheduling across the county
Kitchen work here is often practical: new counters, painted or refaced cabinets, a better sink and faucet and improved lighting. Hard water is common across the region, so we suggest fixtures that can be descaled easily and talk about softeners or filters if you’re on a well.
Septic systems on rural properties need to handle any added fixtures, and clay soils on the eastern side of the county can move slabs and crack tile. We use flexible setting materials and movement joints to help. Our shower tile guide covers tile choices in more detail.
Medina County is west of our northwest San Antonio office, reached by US 90. We schedule visits and work days by area, and permits depend on your address: Castroville, Hondo and Devine each have their own city offices, and unincorporated land falls under the county. Call for a walkthrough any time, since the phone is answered 24/7.
Remodels we do most in Medina County
Shower Pan Replacement
Wet baseboards outside the shower, loose floor tile, a musty smell, or a dark stain on the ceiling below usually trace back to one thing: a shower pan that has stopped holding water. Calls are answered 24/7, so you can reach us the moment you spot it.
Bathtub Replacement
A chipped steel tub, a flexing acrylic floor, or a slow leak at the overflow all point to the same fix. We take the old tub out, deal with the drain and wall below it, and set a new one level and sealed.
Leaking Shower Repair
A shower leak rarely shows up where it starts. Water runs along studs, under tile, and across the slab before it stains a baseboard or a ceiling, so the first job is finding the true source before anything gets torn out.
Cabinet Refacing
If your cabinet boxes are sturdy and the layout works, there’s no reason to haul them to the landfill. Refacing puts new doors, drawer fronts and veneer on what you already have, usually without touching the countertops.
Kitchen Sink and Faucet Replacement
A dripping faucet crusted with white scale is a very San Antonio problem. We replace kitchen faucets and sinks with fixtures that handle hard water, swap tired shutoff valves, and leave the cabinet below dry and tidy.
Close to Medina County
Castroville (78009)
Alsatian stone cottages, ranch homes, newer subdivisions. Dated cabinets and failing shower pans.
Alamo Ranch (78253)
2000s to 2010s tract and master-planned homes. Builder-grade cabinets and fiberglass tub surrounds.
Bexar County
Historic homes, mid-century ranches, newer master-planned suburbs. Hard water scale and slab movement cracking tile.
Westover Hills (78251)
1990s to 2000s single-family tract homes. Cracked fiberglass tubs and worn laminate counters.
Medina County remodeling questions
Do you replace shower pans in Hondo and other Medina County towns?
Yes. We work in Castroville, Hondo, Devine, the Lake Medina area and subdivisions along US 90. Because the county is spread out, we group appointments by area. Call with your address and we’ll set up a visit to look at the shower and explain what replacement would involve.
How do I know if my Medina County bathtub can be refinished?
Refinishing works when the tub is solid and only the surface is worn or stained. If it’s cracked, flexes underfoot or has leaked into the floor, replacement is the better choice. We’ll inspect it during a visit, check the floor around it and give you an honest recommendation.
Do Medina County homes on wells need special fixtures?
Not special, but well water here is often hard and may carry sediment, which wears out cartridges and clogs aerators. We recommend fixtures with standard replacement parts and suggest a sediment filter and softener when plumbing is open. That protects new faucets, shower valves and glass from scale.