Need a permit to swap a tub and shower? Find out first.
Clearing up permits before a shower-to-tub conversion in Cape Coral, FL, so the job and any future sale go smoothly.
A bathroom job that needed a permit and did not get one can come back up when you sell. If you are in Cape Coral and thinking about turning a shower into a tub, settle this before anything is scheduled. One phone call is a good start.
Permits are a fair question before any work starts. Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, so start with the office that handles permits for your address. The question is narrow: does replacing a shower with a tub in the same space need a permit? The answer can differ from place to place, so get it for your own home.
It helps to describe the job exactly. The shower is removed, a tub is set in the same spot, and the walls around it are redone. Floors and vanities are not part of it. Scope grows or shrinks with the space, the tub, the base, the walls and finish, the fixtures and extras like grab bars. K M. wrote about a conversion going the other way: "Joe S. did our tub to shower conversion. He was professional and knowledgeable."
This week, call the permit office with that question and note the answer and the date. Keep the note with your house papers. Then book a design visit with Love Your Bath. The designer listens to what you want and pulls together a custom plan with options and a free quote. Mention the permit answer you got. Do not let work start until everyone is clear on it.
With the permit question answered, you can turn to choosing the tub and the finishes. Paul V. who left a review from Cape Coral, wrote, "His work was excellent." When you sell someday, you will know exactly how the job was handled.
What people in Cape Coral say
"Joe S. did our tub to shower conversion. He was professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job and we are very happy with the result."
"Joselito was very professional and did a great job installing. He got clarity on things and left the bathroom clean when he was done."
"the best efficient installer i have ever had do work for me,,,his name is joe s...all i can say is i would want him to do any work for me if only i could, he deserves the 5 star without a doubt....."
Other things people in Cape Coral ask
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.
shower to tub conversion cost
The cost depends on the space, the tub you choose and the wall surround style. We replace only what is needed, so it is far less than a full remodel. A designer measures at home and gives you a free, written quote.
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Love Your Bath handles shower-to-tub conversion in Cape Coral and the area around it.