Is converting your only tub to a shower a good idea?
Living with Limited Mobility and weighing a shower-to-tub conversion or a walk-in shower? This page is for you.
Stepping over a tub wall is the hard part for you now. But it may be the only tub in the house, and you wonder what that does to resale. You also worry you will regret it later. With Limited Mobility, that is a fair thing to stop and think about before you call anyone.
A tub wall asks you to lift a leg, balance on a wet floor, and lower yourself down. With Limited Mobility, that can be the hardest moment of your day. A walk-in shower turns that climb into a step. That is why the idea comes up. Your worry is fair too. Taking out the only tub feels final. So does putting one back.
There is no one right answer. It depends on who uses the bathroom now and who will in the next few years. A tub matters more to families with small children. If the home has another tub, converting one is rarely a problem. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. It is quoted in your home, since no two bathrooms are the same.
This week, write down who uses the bathroom and what each person needs. Think a few years ahead. Then ask Love Your Bath for a designer visit. The designer looks at how you move through the bathroom, then talks it through with you before you decide. One Google reviewer, Jennifer K. wrote: "He is very professional and friendly, answered all of my questions which were very few as he was informative and thorough."
Picture it done. You step into a Jacuzzi® shower instead of climbing over a wall. A grab bar sits where your hand reaches. If a tub is still right for your home, you keep that choice, and you made it with the facts. In as little as One Day, the work can be installed. Some installs take a second day, rarely.
What our customers say
"Had a wonderful experience with Brian and I am so excited to have our new bath installed!! He is very professional and friendly, answered all of my questions which were very few as he was informative and thorough."
"The 2 installers they sent Ricky and Shawn were absolutely amazing. They explained the entire process to us as it was being done. Our new bath/shower looks amazing!!"
"Cant say enough about the young lady that remodeled our shower. She was fantastic. Efficient, courteous, friendly, punctual and knew her job to a T. Wish she was available for any other projects I might desiderata to do. What an asset she is to her company and profession."
Other questions about shower-to-tub conversion for limited mobility
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.
do i need a permit to change a tub to a shower
Permit rules in Florida are set by your city or county. Ask at your free design visit whether your job needs a permit, so it is settled before work starts.
Ready to talk?
Ask Love Your Bath about shower-to-tub conversion for limited mobility.