Shower-to-Tub Conversion in Melbourne: Getting Your Bath Back
What a shower-to-tub conversion involves for a Melbourne, FL home, from the first visit to your first soak.
Maybe the tub was pulled out years ago, or the house came with a shower only. Now you want a bath again, for small children, a long soak or a future sale. If you are in Melbourne, in Brevard County, this page walks through what the change looks like for your home.
A shower-to-tub conversion works the same way whether your home is near Historic Downtown Melbourne, in the Eau Gallie Arts District or out in West Melbourne. The shower comes out, a new Jacuzzi® tub goes into that space, and the walls around it are redone in a style you pick. Only the wet area changes. The floor and vanity stay. We have replaced three showers in Melbourne. One has Midnight Storm walls in a random stone pattern, Matte Black fixtures and a teak seat. Another has smooth Sandstorm walls and Brushed Nickel fixtures. With a tub, you choose the wall type and color, the base and the fixture finish in the same way.
Melbourne's median age is 44.4 years. Your own household is what really shapes the answer, though. A tub is the easier way to bathe small children and the better pick for a long soak. If someone finds stepping over a tub wall harder than it used to be, ask about grab bars, a slip-resistant surface or built-in seating. Also think about how long you plan to stay. Questions about resale, permits and price have their own answers below.
No two bathrooms are the same, so the price is set in your home. It depends on the size and layout of the space, the tub you choose, the base, the wall style and finish, and the fixture finish. Extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars add to it. The quote covers the product and the installation together. Because only the tub area is replaced, there is no floor or vanity work to add on.
It starts with a call to Love Your Bath to set up a design visit. All homeowners are asked to be there, since the designer listens to what you want and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. You pick the tub, the wall color and the fixture finish. On install day, the crew takes out the shower, sets the new tub and finishes the walls. Installs take in as little as one day, and some take a second day, rarely. Before leaving, the crew goes over every detail with you.
When it is done, you have a tub again, with walls and fixtures you chose. Bath time for kids is simple, and a long soak is there when you want one. Anthony M. said the advisor "answered all our questions with ease." That is how it should feel from start to finish.
Common questions about shower-to-tub conversion in Melbourne
What people in Melbourne say
"We are very happy with our new shower. *** was the lone installer and was very easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and helpful in keeping us appraised of progress. We felt very comfortable with him . The job looks great and the worksite looked better when he left than when he arrived. Very pleased and anxious to use our new shower"
"Alec was our installer and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect project. Everything went perfectly. Thank you very much Love Your Bath"
"Our advisor was extremely thorough and answered all our questions with ease. Product and presentation was highly enjoyed and will be used in the near future. Looking forward to our finished product and will refer to friends and family if needed??"
"Josh who installed the job was not only a kind very informative man he knocked it out very fast. It looks wonderful and I am very happy!"
"Love Your Bath's Marcel, today, installed a new shower for us here at Harbour Ridge. The job included constructing two walls. He arrived right on time, did a magnificent job and totally cleaned up so that the bathroom looked like new. We would recommend Marcel and Love your Bath to all."
"My experience with the installer , *** was excellent. He is a caring gentleman that did everything to please (me) the customer. He informed me step by step what was being done. Constantly telling me to come and check at anytime. I could not have asked for a better installer. I hope the company knows what kind of worker they have. On a scale of 1-10 without a doubt I rate his work a 10"
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