Do you need a permit to change a tub to a shower?
If Limited Mobility has you thinking about a tub-to-shower conversion, here is what to know about permits.
Stepping over the tub wall has become a worry, so you are planning a lower way in. Then a second worry shows up. What if the job needed a permit and nobody checked? With Limited Mobility, you want this done once and done right. You do not want to learn the answer halfway through, or years later when the house is up for sale.
The short answer is that it depends on where you live. Permits are pulled only in Collier County, so it is worth asking about your own address early. Some places may ask for a permit when a tub comes out. Others may not. Either way, the question is worth settling early, so nothing is left hanging when you sell.
A conversion replaces the tub with a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower, so getting in is a step, not a climb. The work covers only the wet area, the tub or shower. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the base, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Every bathroom is quoted in the home, because no two are the same.
This week, book the free design visit with Love Your Bath. Ask the designer one plain question: does my job need a permit where I live? Get the answer before any work starts. Ask everyone who owns the home to be there. The designer will also look at how you move through the bathroom, so a seat or grab bars go where you will use them. In Collier County, permits are pulled for you.
Once it is settled, that worry is off your mind. You know the rules for your address, and nothing is hiding in the background. The job can be done in as little as one day. One reviewer, R5 S. wrote that they were "looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely."
What our customers say
"Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the product and the cleanliness during installation was impeccable. We had a cheaper option and could have done both bathrooms through another company but Love Your Bath was so much more thorough and the quality of materials was exceptional. Can't wait to do our second bathroom soon!"
"Excellent experience with the company rep, Shawn Hennen, who visited and recommended options."
"Very happy with my new shower Marcel and Paul were very professional they made sure they left everything spotlessly clean. The whole job was done in couple of hours. I am really happy I went with Love Your Bath"
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for limited mobility
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 limited mobility.