Does turning a shower into a tub need a permit?
How to sort out permits for a shower-to-tub conversion in Lakeland, FL, before the old shower comes out.
If you live in Lakeland and want a tub back, the permit question may be the thing keeping you from calling. Nobody wants a stop-work surprise, or a problem when a buyer looks the house over years from now. You can clear this up early, before you pick a single color.
A shower-to-tub conversion pulls out a shower and sets a Jacuzzi® bathtub in its place, with new walls around it. Some people assume any change like that needs a permit. Others assume none does. Both guesses can lead to trouble. The real answer depends on the job and on the rules that apply to your address, so treat it as a question to ask, not one to guess at.
Here is what helps: this is a focused job. Work stays in the wet area, the tub or shower, so floors, vanities and lights are left alone. What sets the size of the job is the space you have, the tub you pick, the wall style and the extras. A deep-soaking tub with grab bars and a built-in seat is a different plan from a classic alcove tub with plain walls.
Make the permit question part of your very first visit. Book a free design visit with Love Your Bath and ask the designer whether your Lakeland job needs a permit. Write the answer down, so it is settled before any work starts, not after. At that same visit, the designer takes in what you are hoping for and drafts a custom plan with options and a free quote. If anyone tells you to skip the question and just start, slow down.
With that answer in hand, the job moves ahead with nothing hanging over it. Maria C. wrote that her designer helped her pick a tub and accessories "to help me be safe while enjoying a tub bath." Your tub can be planned with the same care, and when you sell the house later, the bathroom is not a loose end.
What people in Lakeland say
"The Salesman was very knowledgable on the product and installation. He was not trying to run up the price needlessly and the product looks great. The bath will last forever. Great guarantee."
"Very knowledgeable designer, helped me pick the perfect Beth and accessories, to help me be safe while enjoying a tub bath, including the dual shower for a healthier set up"
"The guys did a great job removing my bathtub and installing a walk in shower. Highly recommend!"
Other things people in Lakeland 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 Lakeland and the area around it.