Tub coming out? Settle the permit question first
Permit questions before a tub-to-shower conversion in Cocoa Beach, FL, and the simple way to get them answered.
You are close to booking a tub-to-shower conversion for your Cocoa Beach home. Then you start to wonder whether the job needs a permit, and what happens at sale time if it did and nobody asked. It is the kind of loose end that keeps you up at night, and you would like it tied off now.
Asking now is the right instinct. It is better to know than to guess. Whether a bathroom job needs a permit depends on the job, and a tub-to-shower conversion is a specific one. The tub comes out and a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower goes into the same space, with the work kept to the wet area. The point is simple. Get the permit answer for your exact job before work starts, and there is nothing to dig up later.
It helps to know what the job covers when you ask. It is the tub, and the shower that takes its place. Floors and vanities stay as they are. The size and layout of the space and your picks shape the plan: the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras such as a seat, shelves or grab bars. The free quote includes the product and the installation.
This week, put permits on your list of questions for the design visit. Call Love Your Bath to set up that free visit, and plan for all homeowners to be there. The designer listens to your goals and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Ask about permits right then, so the answer is settled before work starts. Pam W. wrote that the installers "explained everything they were doing."
With the permit question behind you, the project can move ahead calmly. The install is done mainly by the company's own crews, and you end up with a shower you simply step into. For a look at what gets built here, Cocoa Beach has one 2023 bathtub replacement with smooth Midnight Storm walls, Chrome fixtures and an open entry with no door.
What people in Cocoa Beach say
"MARCEL DID GREAT JOB ON MY TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION. IT IS AWESOME I WOULD RECCOMEND LOVE YOUR BATH. THANKS FOR GREAT INSTALLATION"
"Angie did an awesome job on our new walk in shower...I would recommend her for anybody to do a job...she was great!"
"Jared was a Fantastic representative! He was on time, professional, fun to work with, very informed. And showed me just about every option there was. He worked with me to match my existing tile in the bathroom. Also gave us some great ideas for safety and aging in place in the home. He recognized my husband as a veteran and thanked him for his service. Call Jared! He's the best!"
Other things people in Cocoa Beach 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.
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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Love Your Bath handles tub-to-shower conversion in Cocoa Beach and the area around it.