Luxury Dog Wash & Mudrooms
Keep the mud where it belongs. Spoil your best friend.
Service Tiers
The Basic Wash Station
A functional, elevated dog wash built into an existing space.
- Elevated basin (save your back)
- Handheld sprayer
- Tile surround
- Hair-catching drain
The Mudroom Integration
A beautiful wash station paired with entry storage.
- Custom locker cabinetry
- Waterproof LVP or tile flooring
- Durable quartz wash basin
- Built-in towel storage
The Ultimate Pet Spa
A high-end, dedicated pet and gear room.
- Heated floors
- Built-in sleeping kennels
- Grooming tables
- Commercial-grade pet dryers
- Premium millwork
Key Benefits
- Stop ruining your bathtub with muddy paws and dog hair
- Save your back with an elevated, ergonomic wash basin
- Contain Utah winter snow and spring mud in one zone
- Organize coats, boots, and pet gear beautifully
- Create an incredibly popular feature for home resale
Our Process
Plumbing Route
Finding the most efficient way to bring hot/cold water and a drain to the mudroom.
Waterproofing
Prepping the floor and wash bay to handle heavy splashing.
Cabinetry
Installing custom lockers, benches, and storage.
Tile & Stone
Finishing the wash basin with durable, easy-to-clean surfaces.
Fixtures
Installing specialized pet-wash wands and heavy-duty drains.
Cost Guide
A luxury dog wash and mudroom ranges from about $4k for a functional elevated wash station to $18k or more for a full pet spa with heated floors, kennels, and grooming tables. The cost is driven by plumbing distance, cabinetry, and how many combined functions the room serves. A standalone wash basin is a focused plumbing-and-tile project; a full mud-laundry-pet zone is a room build. The estimates below reflect typical Utah entries where snow and mud need a place to land.
Plumbing distance
Bringing hot and cold supply and a drain to a mudroom or garage far from existing plumbing adds labor and wall repair, often $1.5k–$5k.
Wash-bay finish
A durable quartz or tile-surround basin with a proper hair-catching drain costs more than a utility tub but looks and performs far better.
Cabinetry and lockers
Custom lockers, benches, and storage integrate the wash station into a full mudroom and are the main cost step up.
Heated flooring
In-floor heat for wet paws and cold Utah mornings adds comfort and cost at the pet-spa tier.
Specialty equipment
Commercial pet dryers, grooming tables, and built-in kennels push the project to the top of the range.
Project Timeline
Plumbing route
2–4 daysFinding the most efficient path to bring hot and cold water and a drain to the space.
Waterproofing
2–3 daysPrepping the floor and wash bay to handle heavy splashing.
Cabinetry
3–6 daysInstalling custom lockers, benches, and storage.
Tile & stone
2–4 daysFinishing the wash basin with durable, easy-to-clean surfaces.
Fixtures
1–2 daysInstalling pet-wash wands, anti-scald valves, and heavy-duty drains.
Materials & Options
Quartz or tiled wash basin
A non-porous, elevated basin saves your back and shrugs off repeated muddy washes without staining.
Hair-catching drain strainer
A removable strainer built for heavy pet hair prevents the clogs that ruin ordinary drains.
Anti-scald mixing valve
A thermostatic valve keeps water at a safe, comfortable temperature so a startled pet is never burned.
Waterproof LVP or porcelain flooring
Durable, water-resistant flooring stands up to shaking dogs, snowmelt, and muddy boots.
Custom locker cabinetry
Built-in lockers organize leashes, towels, coats, and boots so the whole entry stays tidy.
Permits in Utah
Adding a dog wash means new plumbing — supply and drain — which requires a plumbing permit in Utah cities, and inspectors verify the connections, venting, and anti-scald protection. Any new electrical for pet dryers, heated floors, or lighting requires an electrical permit. A simple faucet swap on existing plumbing may not, but a new wash bay almost always does. We coordinate the plumbing and electrical permits and schedule the rough-in and final inspections.
Maintenance
- Clean the hair-catching strainer after each wash and flush the drain periodically to prevent buildup.
- Reseal grout and stone in the wash bay yearly to keep water from reaching the substrate.
- Check the anti-scald valve's setting occasionally so water stays at a safe temperature.
- Wipe down and dry the basin and surrounding tile to discourage mildew in the enclosed space.
- Inspect supply lines and the sprayer hose for leaks or wear a couple of times a year.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a standard drain
Ordinary drains clog almost immediately with pet hair; a purpose-built hair strainer is essential to a functioning wash station.
Building the basin at floor level
A low basin wrecks your back over time — an elevated station is the whole ergonomic point of a dedicated dog wash.
Skipping the anti-scald valve
Without thermostatic control, a temperature swing can scald a pet and make future washes a struggle.
Under-waterproofing the surround
Dogs shake and splash far beyond a person's spray radius, so inadequate waterproofing leads to hidden wall and floor damage.
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