Need a permit to change a tub to a shower with limited mobility?
Planning a shower-to-tub conversion with Limited Mobility in mind? Here is how the permit question gets answered.
You may be changing your bathroom so it fits how you move now. With Limited Mobility, a low step, a seat or a grab bar can make a real difference. You also do not want to learn halfway through that a permit was needed, or have it cause trouble when you sell the house.
The short answer is, it depends on where you live. Love Your Bath pulls permits only in Collier County. That is true whether the change is for safety, comfort or resale.
What makes the job bigger or smaller is the space and what you pick. A shower or a bathtub, the base, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars all change the work. With Limited Mobility, a designer also looks at how you move through the bathroom, so the plan fits you. The work is only the tub or shower area, done with a genuine Jacuzzi® system.
This week, do not guess, and do not start any work yet. A designer comes to your home, and you can ask one plain question: does my job need a permit? Permits are pulled only in Collier County, so ask how your own city or county is handled. Get that answer before work starts. Please plan to be home for the visit, so you can ask everything in person.
Once the permit question is settled, the rest gets easier. You know what is needed before work begins, so there is no surprise later, and no worry when it is time to sell. Your bathroom is set up for how you move, with the entry, seat and grab bars you chose. Michael M. wrote about his install, "They arrived on time and completed everything in one day."
What our customers say
"Alex and Tyler did an outstanding job installing my Jacuzzi bathtub. They arrived on time and completed everything in one day. They were professional and gave me a complete briefing on the tub's operation and maintenance. They left the work area spotless"
"From the time Dale arrived at our home, on time, he did not stop working until the job was complete. I can't say enough about his workmanship and professionalism, thanks Dale for a job well done."
"Alex did a fabulous job! We are happy with the finished product. Alex cleaned up everyday, couldn’t ask for a better installer. Plus he was very polite and professional. We have more showers to get update and would certainly ask for Alex again."
Other questions about shower-to-tub conversion for limited mobility
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.
shower to tub conversion cost
The cost depends on the space, the tub you choose and the wall surround style. We work only on the shower area, not the whole room. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote.
Ready to talk?
Ask Love Your Bath about shower-to-tub conversion for limited mobility.