Walk-In Showers in Gainesville with an Easy Step In
What a walk-in shower involves, what shapes the quote and how the visit goes, for homes in Gainesville, FL.
Maybe the tub wall has started to feel like a hurdle, for you or for a parent. Maybe you are just tired of scrubbing grout lines that never come clean. If you live in Gainesville and either one sounds familiar, here is what a walk-in shower really involves before you pick up the phone.
A walk-in shower trades a tall tub wall or a cramped stall for a low, easy step. You choose a barrier-free entry or a very low-profile base, then add a built-in seat and grab bars where you want them. The Jacuzzi® shower system has grout-free, antimicrobial walls that help reduce mold and mildew buildup, so it stays easy to clean. We have replaced three showers in Gainesville. One, from 2023, has smooth Sandstorm walls, Chrome fixtures and an open entry with no door. Another, from 2024, has smooth Quarry Topaz walls, Brushed Nickel fixtures, a dual bypass door and a fold-down seat.
Gainesville is North Central Florida's most populous city and the home of the University of Florida. Its median age is 25.5. A walk-in shower is not only for later years, though. You may be a grown son or daughter planning ahead for a parent. You may just want a shower that is easier to step into and easier to keep clean. Either way, start with your own bathroom. How high is the step in today? Where would your hand reach for support? Is there room for a seat?
What the job takes depends on your space and what you pick. The size and layout of the shower space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars all shape the quote. Turning a tub into a walk-in shower is a different job than swapping out an old stall, and the questions below cover that in more detail. Every shower is quoted in your home, and the free quote includes the product and the installation.
First, you call and set a time when all the homeowners can be there. A designer from Love Your Bath comes to your Gainesville home and listens to what you want. You pick the wall type and color, the base and the fixture colors, along with the safety features. You get a plan with options and a free quote. The install is done mainly by the company's own crews, so one company is accountable from start to finish. When the work is done, the crew goes over every detail with you.
Once it is in, you walk into the shower instead of climbing over a tub wall. A seat is there when you want to sit, and a grab bar is right where your hand goes. The walls wipe clean with no grout to scrub. That is one less thing in the house to worry about.
Common questions about walk-in showers in Gainesville
What people in Gainesville say
"Had a Garden Tub to Walk in shower conversion . Tristan was the installer. He did this 2 day job by himself . I was very impressed with his skills during demo and install in a 3rd floor condo incased in concrete. He had to break out the jack hammer to complete the drain. Once completed the Shower is awesome. Thank you Paul G"
"Install crew was great. They were tidy and courteous with good attention to detail. They started around 9:00 am and were done and gone by 5:00 pm. They installed a new shower enclosure in the guest bedroom and it looks great. My wife and I are very pleased."
"They were professional from start to finish they walk me through everything. They did a fantastic job on my new shower and tub combo . I will highly recommended them to everyone."
"Jerry and his team are top notch! Great products, great customer service and great installation. Highly recommend Love Your Bath. If I could give six stars I would."
"Tyler and Alec recently installed our new Jacuzzi tub and shower combo. I was very satisfied with their work and the quality of the materials. Also, after a minor issue arose with the bathtub faucet (an issue that did not prevent us from using the tub or shower), I was able to call Love Your Bath and arrange for Tyler to come out and fix the problem without issue."
"1 week until our bath remodel. Can't wait to get it done. We quickly chose Love Your Bath with their great presentation and pricing. Will update with old/new changes."
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in Gainesville and the area around it.