What does it really take to turn a tub into a walk-in shower?
The size of the job and what the price depends on, for Gainesville, FL homes going from tub to walk-in shower.
You are done climbing into the tub in your Gainesville bathroom. A walk-in shower in that spot sounds right, but you worry it means a long, dusty project and a number you cannot plan for. Here is how the work actually goes, in plain terms, before you talk to anyone.
Taking out a tub and putting in a shower is a tub-to-shower conversion. It is not a full remodel. The tub comes out, and a new base and wall system go into the same space. If the shape fits, a custom pan is made for it. You end up with a low or barrier-free entry where the tub wall used to be, and the rest of the room is left alone.
The install itself takes in as little as one day, and a second day is needed only rarely. What sets the price is your space and your picks: the size and layout, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Only the tub area is worked on, so your floor and vanity stay as they are. Ask about each of these at the visit, so nothing surprises you later.
Start by picturing how you want to walk in. Some people want a door. Others want an open entry. One Gainesville shower replacement from 2023 went with an open entry and no door, plus smooth Sandstorm walls and Chrome fixtures. Write down what you like, then call Love Your Bath. A designer comes to the house, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. You pick the colors and finishes yourself.
When the crew leaves, the tub is gone and so is the climb. You have a shower you step into, with the seat and grab bars you chose and walls with no grout to scrub. Mornings get simpler. Toni W. put it simply: "The shower looks awesome and we would do it all over again!"
What people in Gainesville say
"We converted our garden tub to a huge walk-in shower. The men who did the conversion were very good. Matt and Philip were professional, efficient, and friendly. They did an excellent job. They were respectful of our property and made certain we were happy with their work before they left. So happy with our new shower."
"My contractors were Kevin and Taylor and they were so professional and wonderful. I give them 10 stars My sales person Derrick top notch. I was in sales and he was wonderful and he was the reason I went with you guys. He was just a wonderful sales person but your contractors 10 stars as well as your sales rep. I will definitely keep those guys around because they are awesome."
"Kyle did a wonderful install at our home. He was on time, easy to work with and communicated all along the process. The shower looks awesome and we would do it all over again!"
Other things people in Gainesville ask
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in Gainesville and the area around it.