Do you need a permit to change a tub to a shower?
If you are an adult child buying for a parent, here is the plain answer on permits for a tub-to-shower conversion.
You are helping your mom or dad get a safer bath, and you do not want a nasty surprise. Maybe a permit is needed. Maybe it is not. As an adult child buying for a parent, you are the one making the calls, and you want it settled before anyone picks up a tool, and before it ever matters when the house is sold.
The honest answer is that it depends on where the house is. Love Your Bath pulls permits only in Collier County. Your parent may live in a different town than you, which makes it harder to guess. You do not want to start the job and then learn a permit was needed. Nobody wants that question to come up at a sale.
The work here is only the wet area, the tub being replaced with a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower. That keeps the job focused. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the wall style, the base, and extras like a seat or grab bars. Every job is quoted in the home. Installs take as little as one day, and some take a second day, rarely.
This week, call Love Your Bath and set up the design visit, which comes with a free quote. Ask one plain question: does my parent's job need a permit in this city or county? Ask it before any work is scheduled, and write down the answer. Your parent should be home for the visit, and you can join in person or by phone. You can also call your city or county building office yourself if you like.
Once the permit question is settled, the rest gets easier. You know where things stand, and your parent knows what is coming. Robert W. described his experience as "very professional, no pressure, and up front open communication with all points covered." That is the goal for you too. Then your parent steps into the shower instead of climbing over a tub wall, and you can stop worrying about it.
What our customers say
"Jean Santiago just finished our tub to shower conversion. He did an absolutely fabulous job and we're looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely."
"Marcel did a fantastic job on my shower. He was polite and left my home clean. I would definitely recommend Marcel for future projects."
"Jode C came to my house prepared and on time. His scope of work was exactly what I had expected. He went above and beyond to complete the job. With a hiccup or 2 he never shy’d away. He definitely knows what he is doing. He was very respectful when speaking to him and left the place just as he found it clean! Little pricey for just a shower but I’m happy with the completed job! Thank you for the fine job you did and going above and beyond to complete the project"
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for adult children buying for a parent
cost to convert a bathtub to a shower
The cost depends on the size of the space, the shower base and wall style you choose, and any safety features like a seat or grab bars. We work only on the tub area, not the whole room. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote.
is it a good idea to convert a tub to a shower
Think about who uses the bathroom today and in the next few years. A walk-in shower is easier and safer to step into. A tub matters more to families with small children. If the home has another tub, converting one is rarely a problem. Our designer will talk it through with you before you decide.
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Ask Love Your Bath about tub-to-shower conversion for adult children buying for a parent.