Need a permit to put a tub where your shower is?
Plain talk about permits and shower-to-tub conversion for homes in Gainesville, FL.
You would like a tub in place of the shower in your Gainesville home, but the permit question is holding you up. You do not want an inspector or a future buyer finding a problem with how the work was done. You want to know where you stand before work begins.
It is a fair question, and asking it early is smart. A permit is local approval for certain work on a home. Gainesville is in Alachua County, and you can ask about permits for your house at your free design visit.
Knowing the scope helps you ask the right question. In a shower-to-tub conversion, the shower comes out, a Jacuzzi® bathtub goes into that same space, and new walls go up around it. The job stays in the wet area, so floors and vanities are not on the list. Your own picks, like the tub style and wall finish, round it out. Write that scope down in plain words. It makes the permit question clear for anyone you ask.
This week, book a free design visit with Love Your Bath and bring the permit question with you. When the designer comes by, they listen to what you have in mind and build a custom plan with options and a free quote. Ask about the permit before you sign, and keep the answer with your quote. Until it is settled, do not let anyone start removing the shower. A torn-out shower with an open permit question is the spot you want to avoid.
With the permit question answered first, the rest is choosing colors and waiting for install day. When the tub is in, the crew goes over every detail and activates the lifetime warranty right then. It covers you for as long as you own your Gainesville home. Nancy C. put it simply: "Great experience from start to finish."
What people in Gainesville say
"Great job, punctual efficient definitely had experience it showed with the work he did would recommend to anybody that needs a bathroom conversion from tub to shower."
"Dean and Andy came early. Took of their shoes following social cues and asking. Were extremely courteous and knowledgeable. Educated us as far as the latest and greatest. And went out of their way to get us the best possible pricing for a new shower build out."
"Great experience from start to finish. Quality product, and excellent job by installer Kyle H. He was conscientious, courteous and competent. Thanks! I love my bath!"
Other things people in Gainesville 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 Gainesville and the area around it.