Custom outdoor shower design and installation for Rhode Island homes. Toensing Construction builds outdoor showers that are highly functional, beautifully crafted, and built for the New England climate.
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An outdoor shower is one of the most enjoyable additions to a Rhode Island home. After a day at the beach, in the garden, or on the water, a well-designed outdoor shower makes life easier and your outdoor space more complete.
Toensing Construction designs and builds outdoor showers that work as hard as they look good. We pay close attention to drainage, privacy, material durability, and integration with your existing exterior, so the finished shower feels like a natural part of your home.
Every outdoor shower project is shaped by your yard, your home's exterior, and how you plan to use it. Here is the range of work Toensing Construction handles.
A complete freestanding structure with enclosure, plumbing, fixtures, and drainage. We can build from cedar, ipe, composite, or other materials suited to your climate and aesthetic.
Showers built onto the exterior of your home, garage, or pool house. We integrate the plumbing with your existing supply lines and design the enclosure to complement your home's exterior.
Outdoor showers with both hot and cold water supply. We coordinate all plumbing work to run a proper supply line from inside the house, with a shutoff for winter drainage.
Simple, durable cold-water rinse stations for homes near the water. Practical, low-maintenance, and easy to winterize at the end of the season.
Custom privacy screens, pergola-style roofing, and integrated fencing to give your outdoor shower the right level of enclosure and seclusion for your property.
Add a foot rinse pad, a bench for changing, or hooks and storage to make your outdoor shower a fully functional transition space between the beach or yard and your home.
Client Story
Colby created a beautiful outdoor shower that is highly functional and beautiful. He engaged us with an open, honest, and delightful process that leads to complete customer satisfaction. We'd hire him again in a heartbeat!!
Jimmy K. • Google Review
How It Works
A custom outdoor shower is part carpentry, part plumbing, and part design. We handle all of it, from the initial layout conversation through the finished structure.
We visit your property to assess the location, sun exposure, privacy, drainage, and proximity to existing plumbing. We discuss your vision for the structure including materials, enclosure style, and features like benches, cubbies, or foot wash stations.
We work with a licensed plumber to run supply lines and ensure proper drainage. Hot and cold water, a dedicated shutoff, and winterizing considerations are all planned before construction begins.
We build the enclosure frame using materials suited for outdoor exposure, typically pressure-treated framing with cedar, teak, or Ipe for the visible surfaces. The structure is built to last in Rhode Island's coastal climate.
Cladding, trim, hardware, fixtures, and any additional features like benches or storage are completed. The finished shower should be as beautiful as it is functional.
We test the plumbing, walk through the finished structure, and make sure everything meets your expectations before closing out the project.
Common Questions
Permit requirements depend on your municipality and the scope of the project. A simple cold-water outdoor shower may not require a permit, while a structure with hot water plumbing or a permanent foundation typically does. We confirm permit requirements during the estimate and handle the application if needed.
We build with materials suited for Rhode Island's coastal climate and year-round weather. Common choices include pressure-treated framing with cedar, teak, or Ipe for the visible surfaces. Each of these has different characteristics in terms of appearance, durability, and maintenance. We help you choose the right option for your setting and budget.
Yes. Hot and cold outdoor showers require running supply lines from your home and working with a licensed plumber. We coordinate the plumbing as part of the project so you have one point of contact throughout.
We design outdoor showers with winterizing in mind from the start. This typically includes a dedicated shutoff valve inside the home and a drain valve at the low point of the supply line so water can be blown out before freezing temperatures arrive. We walk you through the winterizing process when the project is complete.
Yes, and most of our outdoor shower projects include some form of privacy enclosure. Options range from simple board-and-batten walls to more detailed structures with doors, changing areas, and built-in storage. We design the enclosure to complement your home's exterior and the surrounding landscape.
Contact Toensing Construction for a free estimate. We serve homeowners across Warren, Barrington, Bristol, and throughout Rhode Island.
Get a Free EstimateWe design and build custom outdoor showers for Rhode Island homes, from the East Bay coast to South County.