Do you need a permit to change a tub to a shower?
Tub-to-shower conversion and permits, answered plainly for Seniors Aging in Place here in Florida.
You want to stay in your home, and the tub wall has started to feel like a risk. A tub-to-shower conversion sounds like the fix. Then a worry sets in: does this need a permit? For Seniors Aging in Place, it matters twice. You don't want work stopped halfway, and you don't want a surprise when the house is sold someday.
A permit is your city or county's okay for work done in your home. Changing a tub to a shower is a fair thing to wonder about. Permits are pulled only in Collier County. That is why a flat yes or no from a website can steer you wrong.
The work itself is small. The tub comes out and a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower goes in, so getting in and out is a step, not a climb. Only the tub or shower area is touched. Permits are pulled only in Collier County. The price depends on your space and your choices, like a seat or grab bars. Installs take as little as one day, and some take a second day, rarely.
This week, call Love Your Bath and book the free design visit at your home. Plan to be there, since the visit is for you. Ask the designer plainly: does my job need a permit at my address, and who handles it? Write down the answer. Do not start any work, or hire anyone, until that is settled. You can also call your city or county building office.
Once it is settled, the project can start with no guessing. You know where you stand before the first tool comes out. One reviewer, R5 S. wrote about looking forward to "how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely." That is the goal, with the paperwork question already answered.
What our customers say
"J Westfall provided an amazing install experience on my tub to walk in shower. He arrived on time, informed me of everything that was to be done, explained the operation when finished and made sure I was perfectly satisfied. I highly recommend."
"Marcel and his helper are Fantastic my new shower is Gorgeous these two workers are unbelievable they work very very hard and they are very nice young men I would recommend them totally thank you Lydia Mullen"
"I am in love with my new shower that Kyle H from the Tampa office just installed."
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for seniors aging in place
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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