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How Our Free Quote and In-Home Measure Work

By Direct Shower Door · October 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Most shower door companies make you book a visit before they will talk about price. We do it the other way round. Tell us about your shower and we give you an exact price the same day, free and with no obligation, and most of the time we can do it right over the phone. Once you are happy with the price, we come to your home to measure precisely and bring glass and hardware samples so you can confirm your choices in your own light.

This guide explains how that works: what to tell us when you call, how to choose your options, what happens at the measure, and how to get from first call to finished shower as quickly as possible.

The short answer

  • Call 800-715-0031 or send the quote form. We give you an exact price the same day, often right over the phone. The quote is free.
  • Once you are happy with the price, we measure in your home and bring glass and hardware samples.
  • Your glass is cut to the measured opening, and every install is done in one visit.
  • Need it fast? 3-Day Rush Service is available.

Step 1: Get Your Free Quote

Call or fill in the form, which takes about two minutes. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 to 5. The more you can tell us, the faster we can give you an exact number:

  • The style you want, or a description of your shower if you are not sure: an alcove, a corner, a tub, a walk-in.
  • The rough size of the opening: width and height. Our guide on how to measure a shower opening shows you how, and its helper turns your readings into a plan.
  • Glass and finish, if you have a preference: 3/8 or 1/2 inch, clear, low-iron or frosted, and one of our six hardware finishes.
  • Anything unusual: a steam shower, a bench, a knee wall, a sloped ceiling or a tub.
  • Photos, if it is easy to send them. They help, but they are not required.

From that, we give you an exact price for your enclosure. It is not a ballpark range: it is the price for what you have described.

Step 2: Choose Your Options

If you are still deciding, these tools help you narrow it down before you call:

  • The style finder suggests a door style from four questions about your bathroom.
  • The door swing check tells you whether a hinged door will clear the toilet and vanity.
  • The glass comparison shows clear, low-iron, frosted and tint side by side.
  • The finish matcher pairs a hardware finish with your fixtures.
  • The enclosure configurator lets you try glass, finishes and handles on a drawn shower and send the spec with your quote request.

Our guide to what moves the price explains which choices make the biggest difference.

Step 3: The In-Home Measure

Once you have agreed to the price, we book a time to come to your home. Frameless glass is custom cut and cannot be trimmed once it is tempered, so this visit is where every detail is confirmed before anything is made.

What we check Why it matters
Widths at top, middle and bottom Walls are rarely plumb; the glass is cut to the real opening
Heights on each side Curbs slope for drainage
Curb shape and width Decides how panels and the sweep sit
Wall material and backing Hinges and clamps need solid fixing
Clear floor in front Confirms the door swing
Shower head and controls Confirms the door and panel positions
Benches, niches, knee walls May need notched glass

We also bring glass and hardware samples. Glass looks different in every bathroom, and holding a clear and a low-iron sample against your own tile, or a satin brass handle next to your faucet, is the quickest way to be sure. See our guides to clear versus low-iron glass and handle styles.

Step 4: Fabrication and Installation

Your tempered glass is cut to the measured opening and your hardware is prepared in the finish you chose. Our own crew, never subcontractors, installs it, and every install is done in one visit. Toggle Rush Service to see how the timeline changes.

Project Timeline

From first call to finished shower

  1. 1

    Free quote

    Call or fill in the form (about two minutes). We give you an exact price the same day, often right over the phone.

  2. 2

    In-home measure

    Once you are happy with the price, we measure the opening precisely in your home and bring glass and hardware samples so you can confirm your choices.

  3. 3

    Fabrication

    Your tempered glass is cut to the measured opening and your hardware is prepared in the finish you chose.

  4. 4

    Installation

    Our own crew installs it, and every install is done in one visit.

Standard lead times depend on the glass and hardware chosen. We give you a date with your quote.

How to Prepare

For the quote

  • Know the style you want, or be ready to describe the shower.
  • Have rough measurements of the opening if you can.
  • Check the finish of your faucet and shower trim; it narrows the hardware choice.

For the measure

  • Finish the tile first. If you are remodelling, glass is measured to finished tile. See when to order glass during a remodel.
  • Clear the shower of bottles and caddies so we can measure every surface.
  • Have everyone who decides there, if possible, so the samples are seen together.

Why We Quote First

After more than 35 years of installing frameless enclosures across Southern California, we know what an opening of a given style and size takes to build. That lets us give you a real price up front, so you can decide with the number in hand rather than waiting for an appointment to find out. The measure then confirms every detail before any glass is cut.

Where We Work

Our crews are based in Oceanside for San Diego, Commerce for Los Angeles, Santa Ana for Orange County, and Upland for the Inland Empire, with our showroom at 1671 W. Arrow Rte., Upland. We serve San Diego County, Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the quote really free?

Yes. No charge and no obligation.

Do you need to see my bathroom to give me a price?

Usually not. Tell us the style and the size of the opening, and we can give you an exact price, often on the same call. Photos help when something is unusual.

Do I need to be home for the measure?

Yes, so we can confirm the details with you and show you samples in your bathroom.

Can I visit the showroom?

You are welcome at our Upland showroom, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5. We still measure your opening at home before the glass is cut.

Is there a rush option?

Yes. Our 3-Day Rush Service can take you from quote to installed enclosure in three days. Mention it when you call.

Ready for a price? Get your free quote or call 800-715-0031, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5.

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