Is converting a tub to a shower a good idea for a veteran?
Thinking about a tub-to-shower conversion with a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower? This page is for veterans weighing that choice.
You may be afraid that taking out the only tub will hurt resale, or that you will regret it later. At the same time, stepping over a tub wall is getting harder. Many veterans carry old injuries that make it worse. It helps to sort out who uses the bathroom today, and who will in the next few years.
If you served, your body may have paid for it. Knees, backs, shoulders and balance can make a tub wall feel higher every year. Stepping over it with wet feet is a real worry. A tub-to-shower conversion swaps that climb for a low step. So the real question is whether you will miss the tub, and whether a future buyer will.
The job depends on a few things. The size and layout of the space matters. So do the base, the wall style and finish, and extras like a built-in seat, shelves or grab bars. The work covers only the tub or shower area. Every bathroom is quoted in the home, because no two are alike. The free quote includes the product and the installation. Whether VA benefits or a grant can help depends on you. Nobody can promise coverage, so check with the VA yourself.
Start at home with a pencil. Write down who uses the bathroom now, and who may in the next few years. Check whether the house has a second tub. If it does, converting one is rarely a problem. A tub matters more if small children live with you. Then call Love Your Bath and set up a design visit. The designer will talk it through before you decide. Homeowners are asked to be there. In their words: "We're proud to offer special savings to veterans, first responders, teachers, and families of children with disabilities. Ask your Design Consultant for details."
Picture a bathroom where you walk in with one easy step. There is a seat if you want one, and grab bars where your hands reach for them. The walls are grout-free and easier to clean. One Google reviewer, RicoLab S. wrote about a disabled veteran family member: "In our situation Jerry was very reasonable in considering his needs and stood by his word." You get to decide with no rush.
What our customers say
"Max and *** our installers did a great job. The shower and tub to walk in shower they installed are beautiful and we are so happy with their professionalism. We will recommend them to everyone."
"David H. did an excellent job with installing our new shower. He completed the job in one day by himself and my wife and l are so happy with the finished work. We will recommend Love Your Bath to friends and family and have never looked so forward to taking a shower."
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for veterans
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.
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 tub-to-shower conversion for veterans.