What goes into the price of a new tub where your shower is?
Shower-to-tub conversion cost, explained plainly for Lakewood Ranch, FL homeowners.
You want a tub back in your Lakewood Ranch home, for the kids, the grandkids or a future sale. The first question is the price. You will not find a fair number online, because it depends on your bathroom, but you can learn what drives it and how to get a real one at no charge.
A shower-to-tub conversion is a single, focused job. Your shower comes out, a genuine Jacuzzi® bathtub goes in, and new walls cover the surround. That is all. Floors and vanities are not part of it. Because the work stays in the wet area, the cost reflects a tub and walls, not a full bathroom makeover.
What moves the price is your space and your choices. The size and layout of the space come first. Then the tub: a classic alcove tub or a deep-soaking tub. Wall style and finish, the base and the fixture finish add their share. Extras like shelves, a built-in seat, grab bars or a slip-resistant surface add more. Fewer extras means a smaller job, and more of them means a bigger one.
Make a short list of must-haves and nice-to-haves before anyone visits. Then book a free design visit with Love Your Bath. The designer stops by your Lakewood Ranch home, asks what you want and sketches out a custom plan with options and a free quote. The quote includes the product and the installation. If something in the plan is not right, say so. Karen H. wrote that when there were items they wanted changed, "he changed without hesitation."
Once it is in, you have a tub that fits your space and a price you knew before work began. For a sense of finishes, one Lakewood Ranch shower replacement from 2025 used Alabaster walls in a 3x6 subway pattern with Brushed Nickel fixtures. Your tub can carry your own picks the same way.
What people in Lakewood Ranch say
"Joded C did a fantastic job. There were a few items that we preferred changed and he changed without hesitation. He cleaned the job area. Great attitude and customer service!"
"From my initial conversation at Costco to our sales rep visit with Mike and finally with our installer, Jodeci, we had a wonderful experience. We had a bathtub to shower remodeling done. All of them were courteous, professional and most importantly, honest. Jodeci, came in and did his work. While here, he kept the bathroom area clean by using fans, open windows and keeping doors shut. He kept us in the loop as to what he was doing along the way. By the time he finished, the new shower was exactly as promised. Thank you Jodeci for a job well done. I would recommend this company for any future remodels."
"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."
Other things people in Lakewood Ranch 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.
do i need a permit to change a tub to a shower
Permit rules in Florida are set by your city or county. Ask at your free design visit whether your job needs a permit, so it is settled before work starts.
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Love Your Bath handles shower-to-tub conversion in Lakewood Ranch and the area around it.