Is it time to trade the old tub for a walk-in shower?

That tub in your Lakeland home is mostly a tall wall between you and the shower head. Every time you lift a leg over it, you think about how nice it would be to just walk in. You want to know what it takes to swap it out and what drives the price.

Swapping a tub for a shower is called a tub-to-shower conversion. The tub is removed, and a Jacuzzi® shower goes into the space with a low or barrier-free entry. You can add a built-in seat and grab bars. The grout-free walls are antimicrobial and help reduce mold and mildew buildup, so cleaning is less of a chore. Since the tub is coming out anyway, this is a good time to think about how the shower should work for you over the years ahead.

There is no one-size price. Each tub space is quoted in person, at the house. What changes it: how big the space is and how it is laid out, the base you choose, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. The job stays on the tub area itself. Floors and vanities are not part of the work.

This week, think about what you need most. A place to sit? Something to hold when you step in? Write it down. Then call Love Your Bath to set up a design visit, and bring that list along. The designer hears you out and builds a custom plan, complete with options and a free quote. Most installs are handled by the company's own crews, and its installers are primarily W-2 employees.

Afterward, the tub wall is just a memory. You step in, sit when you like and hold on where it helps. Showering stops feeling like a chore. For a sense of the finishes, one 2024 Lakeland shower has Alabaster walls in an 8x10 tile pattern, Brushed Nickel fixtures and an Alabaster White base. Karen H. noticed the small things too: "He cleaned the job area."

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