Tub or shower? How to know you won't regret the swap
Plain answers on shower-to-tub conversion for homeowners in Melbourne, FL, before you pick a direction.
You have a shower where a tub used to be, or a tub you might trade away, and you keep going back and forth. If you live in Melbourne and are weighing this, the choice usually comes down to bath time for little ones, an easier step for someone older, or what a buyer might want one day. The fear is the same either way: making a change you wish you could undo.
This worry is common, and it makes sense. A bathroom gets used every day, and resale is on a lot of minds. The real question is who will use this room. A tub is easier for bathing small children and for a long soak. A walk-in shower gives easier step-in access for someone who finds climbing over a tub wall hard. Neither one is wrong. It depends on the people in your house.
A shower-to-tub conversion swaps only the wet area. The old shower comes out, a new Jacuzzi® tub goes in, and the wall surround is updated in a style you pick. Floors and vanities stay as they are. The size of the job depends on the size and layout of the space, the tub you choose, the wall style and finish, and extras like grab bars or a seat. The install itself can take in as little as one day, though some need a second day.
This week, write down who uses that bathroom now and who might in a few years. Then ask yourself whether your home has a second tub somewhere else. If it does, swapping this one is a smaller choice. If it is the only tub, give that extra weight. After that, have Love Your Bath send a designer to your Melbourne home. The designer listens to what you want and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you can look at real choices before you decide.
Once it is settled, the second-guessing stops. You have the bath or shower that fits the people in your home, with walls and fixtures you chose. John S. said his installer "left everything very clean at the conclusion of the project." You get your bathroom back and move on with your week.
What people in Melbourne say
"Alec and Tyler came to install my new shower. They did an amazing job with the installation. I truly appreciated them cleaning up after the job was completed. Well done guys"
"Marcel worked so hard and the job was 5 stars!!! Love Your Bath were great to work with as well. Professional from start to finish."
"Dale was very pleasant to work with. He also was very focused on the job, kept dust/ dirt at a minimum, explained what he was doing when I asked, and left everything very clean at the conclusion of the project. He also gave me instructions on cleaning and care of the product."
Other things people in Melbourne ask
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.
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 Melbourne and the area around it.