Is a permit part of turning your shower into a tub?

You want a bathtub in your Lehigh Acres home, but you have heard stories about work done without the right permit. You do not want that coming back at you when you sell. Good news: you can settle the question before the first piece of the old shower comes out.

The worry makes sense. A tub swap sounds like construction, and construction can mean paperwork. Some bathroom jobs need a permit and some do not. It depends on what is being done and on the rules that apply where your home is. What you want is a clear answer for your own house, not a guess from a friend or a forum.

The job itself is narrow. The shower comes out, and a Jacuzzi® bathtub and wall surround go in. Only the wet area is touched, so floors, vanities and lighting stay as they are. How big the job gets depends on your space, the tub, the wall style and finish, the fixtures, and extras like grab bars or a seat.

Put this question first when you book a free design visit with Love Your Bath. Ask the designer whether your Lehigh Acres job needs a permit, and get the answer before work starts. Keep a note of what you were told. While there, the designer listens to your ideas and works them into a custom plan with options and a free quote. Be wary of anyone who brushes the permit question off.

Once the permit question is settled, the rest is the fun part: picking your tub and colors. The work gets done, and there is nothing hidden to explain to a buyer later. Michael M. said, "The process was very easy and the installers were very professional and pleasant to work with."

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