Dog Wash Station Cost in Orange County
A home dog wash station is a small shower project: a tiled stall or shower conversion in a garage, laundry room, or mudroom, priced by its plumbing, its tile, and its fixtures. Published 2026 reporting puts a basic station at $300 to $800 in the owner-built frame and a tiled station at $1,500 to $5,000 professionally built, and the distance between those frames is mostly plumbing distance and tile scope.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Costs shown as ranges — your quote will vary by installer and scope
Total bands: four frames for one station
| Project frame | Published 2026 total |
|---|---|
| Basic station, owner-built frame | $300-$800 |
| Basic station, professionally built | at least double the owner-built frame |
| Tiled stall or shower conversion | $1,500-$5,000 |
| High-end custom station | up to $10,000 |
Angi 2026 reporting prices the basic station at $300 to $800, professional installation at at least double, and custom designs reaching $10,000. Station roundups put the common tiled build at $1,500 to $5,000. Each frame carries a different plumbing distance and finish scope.
Location lanes: garage, laundry room, and mudroom price apart
The laundry room is the low band, because supply and drain points usually already serve the room, so those lines price as extensions. The mudroom prices in the middle: supply is often close, while a new drain point and full tile scope are the common lines. The garage prices at the top, needing the longest supply run and a new drain tie-in. The location named on the quote is a price line in itself.
Plumbing rough-in and drain lines
| Plumbing line | Typical 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Supply extension from a nearby point | $300-$900 |
| New drain tie-in for the stall | $500-$1,500 |
| Plumbing for a new shower point, standard routing | $600-$1,600 |
| Moved drain location or long garage run | $1,500-$3,000 |
| Thermostatic mixing line | $150-$450 |
Shower-conversion reporting prices plumbing for a new shower point at $600 to $1,600 on a standard routing; moved-drain and long-run cases price above that band. The thermostatic and booster lines appear as named lines on some quotes and inside the fixture total on others, so the written quote should state which way each is priced. A station rented by the session instead sits on the self-serve dog wash cost guide.
Tile, waterproofing, and fixture lines
| Finish or fixture line | Published 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Tile and waterproofing, per square foot | $8-$25 |
| Tile and waterproofing, typical stall total | $800-$3,000 |
| Shower pan, tray, or raised tub unit | $200-$900 |
| Handheld shower fixture set | $150-$600 |
| Premium fixture tier | $600-$1,200 |
Shower reporting prices tile and waterproofing at $8 to $25 per square foot, landing a dog-height stall at $800 to $3,000. The fixture set is the smallest big line on a standard build, and the premium tier widens it: the same stall can carry a $150 set or a $1,200 one, with plumbing and tile unchanged.
Permit and closing lines
Permit lines follow the scope: a station adding a drain point commonly carries a city permit line, landing at $100 to $500 on a project of this size in published reporting, while a fixture swap in a plumbed room may carry none. Two closing lines recur beside it: floor finish or patch work, and debris disposal. Both belong on the written quote as named lines. A wash priced per visit with no build at all sits on the dog bath service cost guide.
How this lane differs from its neighbours
This guide prices a built station inside the house. The pet-cost cluster prices different purchases: a policy premium on the pet insurance cost guide, a program on the dog training cost guide, and a clinic visit on the emergency vet cost guide. The nearest physical neighbour is the dog door installation guide, which prices an opening in a door or wall -- no plumbing, no drain, and no tile lines.
- Location named on the quote: garage, laundry, or mudroom
- Plumbing rough-in and drain lines stated apart from fixtures
- Tile and waterproofing stated per square foot or as a stall total
- Permit line stated as carried or not carried
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home dog wash station cost?
Angi 2026 reporting prices a basic station at $300 to $800 in the owner-built frame, professional installation at at least double. Tiled conversions commonly run $1,500 to $5,000, and custom designs reach $10,000.
Why does a garage station cost more than a laundry room station?
Plumbing distance. A laundry room already has supply and drain points, priced as extensions at $300 to $900. A garage more often needs a new drain tie-in at $500 to $1,500, with moved-drain cases at $1,500 to $3,000.
What do tile and waterproofing cost on a dog wash stall?
Shower reporting prices tile and waterproofing at $8 to $25 per square foot. A dog-height stall typically totals $800 to $3,000 on that band.
Does a home dog wash station need a permit?
It follows the plumbing scope. A station adding a drain point commonly carries a city permit line at $100 to $500 in published reporting, while a fixture swap in a plumbed room may carry none.
Is a dog wash station the same project as a dog door?
No. A station is a plumbed, tiled stall at $1,500 to $5,000 in the common professional frame. A dog door prices an opening in a door or wall, with no plumbing or tile lines.