Is it smart to give up your tub for a walk-in shower?
A plain look at the tub-to-shower conversion decision for homeowners in Altamonte Springs, FL.
You like the idea of a shower you can walk into, but a small voice asks if you will miss the tub. Maybe you also wonder what a future buyer in Altamonte Springs will think of a home without one. Those are good questions, and they deserve a straight answer instead of a sales line.
This worry usually comes down to two things: regret and resale. Regret is about how you live now. If stepping over a tub wall has become a chore, or a worry, that tub may already get very little use. Resale is about the home as a whole. If there is another tub in the house, you still have one for anyone who wants a bath. If it is the only tub, think about who might live there in a few years.
A conversion is a focused job. The tub comes out and a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower takes its place, with the walls, base and fixtures you pick. You can add a built-in seat, shelves or grab bars. Only the wet area is part of the work. The price depends on the size of the space and the choices you make, and each shower is quoted in the home.
Start by thinking about who uses this bathroom today, and who might in the next few years. A walk-in shower is easier to get into, since you step in instead of climbing over. A tub matters more in a home with small children. If you are still torn, book a free design visit with Love Your Bath. A designer listens to what you want and puts together a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you can weigh it with real details in hand.
If you go ahead, installation is done mainly by our own crews, and you end up with a bathroom that fits the way you live in Altamonte Springs now. In a review, Jay H. wrote that the people who did the work "were able to transform our bathroom into a beautiful bath/shower area and a modernized and comfortable area."
What people in Altamonte Springs say
"We are very happy with our tub to shower conversion. Our installer was very polite and worked very hard to get finished in 2 days. The shower is beautiful. He cleaned up everything in side and outside. I would truly recommend this company to others Thank you very much."
"I’d like to give a shout out to Rick Leland with Love Your Bath. He installed two beautiful showers for us. He was very knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy. Great job Rick!!"
"This is an excellent company. The gentlemen that did the work had a lot of ugly to deal with and were able to transform our bathroom into a beautiful bath/shower area and a modernized and comfortable area. The workers were professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I loved that they included us in details to make sure our needs were met. One day means one day! They werent kidding! Clean up was fabulous! Thank you!"
Other things people in Altamonte Springs ask
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. Because we replace just the tub and not the whole room, it costs far less than a full remodel. You get an exact, free quote at the design visit.
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.
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Love Your Bath handles tub-to-shower conversion in Altamonte Springs and the area around it.