Does pulling out a tub for a shower need a permit?
What to know about permits before a tub-to-shower conversion in Daytona Beach, FL, and the one place to ask.
Your plan is set: the tub in your Daytona Beach bathroom goes, and a shower you can step into takes its place. One question keeps nagging at you, though. If this job needs a permit and it gets missed, will it come back to bite you when you sell, or when someone looks closely at the house?
Thinking about permits now, before anything starts, puts you ahead. Bathroom jobs are not all treated the same, and whether yours needs a permit depends on the work itself. A tub-to-shower conversion is a defined job. The tub comes out, a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower goes into the same space, and nothing beyond the wet area changes. That is exactly the job to ask about.
Knowing what is included makes the question easier to ask. The work covers the tub and the shower that replaces it, and floors and vanities are left alone. The plan is shaped by the size and layout of your tub space and by your choices of base, wall style and finish, fixture finish, and extras such as a seat, shelves or grab bars. Every quote is free and covers the product and the installation.
This week, jot the permit question on the same page as your color ideas. Then call Love Your Bath to set up a free design visit, with all homeowners there. Your designer listens to what you are after and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Ask about permits during that visit, so it is settled before work starts. Walt K. wrote that "The guys did a great job removing my bathtub and installing a walk in shower."
With the question settled early, nothing hangs over the project. The tub wall becomes a low step, and the new shower carries a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the home. If you ever sell, you can say the permit question was asked before the first tool came out. You get to enjoy the shower with nothing left unanswered.
What people in Daytona Beach say
"Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the product and the cleanliness during installation was impeccable. We had a cheaper option and could have done both bathrooms through another company but Love Your Bath was so much more thorough and the quality of materials was exceptional. Can't wait to do our second bathroom soon!"
"The guys did a great job removing my bathtub and installing a walk in shower. Highly recommend!"
"Marcel and Randy performed in a very professonal manner and went over what was in the contract. We are happy with the way they prepared the shower to be finished by the glass person. The work and surrounding areas were cleaned up to our satisfaction. I highly recommend them for any remodeling anyone needs done."
Other things people in Daytona 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 Daytona Beach and the area around it.