Should you give up the tub for a shower? How to decide
Help deciding on a tub-to-shower conversion for your home in Naples, FL, without second-guessing it later.
You like the idea of a walk-in shower, but taking out the tub feels permanent. Maybe you are thinking about resale, or about grandkids who still need a bath when they visit. Naples is known for appealing to retirees, and for many homeowners here this is a choice worth thinking through with care.
Regret over this kind of change usually comes from deciding too fast, not from the shower itself. A tub-to-shower conversion replaces the tub with a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower, so getting in is a step and not a climb. The real question is not whether showers are good. It is whether this bathroom, in this house, still needs a tub.
At the 2020 census, 54.9% of Naples residents were 65 or older. Whatever your own age, the useful test is the same. Who uses this bathroom today, and who will use it in the next few years? A tub matters more to families with small children. If the house has another tub, converting this one is rarely a problem. The work stays in the wet area, and the rest of the room is left alone.
Count the tubs in your home this week. Then picture a normal morning and who has trouble with the tub wall. If you are still unsure, book a free design visit with Love Your Bath. A designer hears you out and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, and the installation is done mainly by their own crews. Heather G. put it this way: "Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion."
Once you decide, you can stop going back and forth. If you choose the shower, you get a low, easy entry plus walls and fixtures you picked. If you keep the tub, you keep it on purpose. Either way, the bathroom fits the people who actually use it.
What people in Naples say
"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."
"We contacted Jacuzzi Love Your Bath, Orlando Fl to remove our old cast iron bathtub and install a new walk in shower. The free in home design consultation was very informative and fun So with our designer's help we ordered our new shower. After several weeks of eager anticipation; installation day had arrived. Our installers; Jose and Angel; are AWESOME!!! They are very Knowledgeable, professional, courteous and as a BONUS they have GREAT PERSONALITIES!!! We give Jose and Angel a 10 Star Rating. After the job was finished we felt like they were our friends. We would recommend Jacuzzi Love Your Bath to all of our family and friends. Ned & Trish D...... Interlachen, Fl"
"Very professional, knowledgeable and nice guy. He showed up on time on both days, he did an awesome job."
Other things people in Naples ask
cost to convert a bathtub to a shower
The cost depends on the size of the space, the shower base and wall style you choose, and any safety features like a seat or grab bars. Because we replace just the tub and not the whole room, it costs far less than a full remodel. You get an exact, free quote at the design visit.
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 tub-to-shower conversion in Naples and the area around it.