Thinking of Removing Your Bathtub for a Walk-In Shower?
How the tub comes out, what goes in and what sets the price, for walk-in showers in New Port Richey, FL.
Your New Port Richey bathroom has a tub you rarely soak in, and climbing over it to shower is getting old. You would like a walk-in shower in that spot instead. First, you want to know how much work it really takes and what drives the cost of the whole thing.
Swapping a tub for a walk-in shower uses the space the tub already fills. The tub is removed, and a Jacuzzi® shower base with a low or barrier-free entry goes in. A new wall system goes up around it. Custom pans are made when the existing shape fits, and very low-profile pans are available. Floors and vanities are not touched, since the work covers only the wet area.
There is no set price, because each tub space is quoted in the home. The quote depends on the size and layout of the space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and add-ons like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Installs take in as little as one day, and rarely a second. Paul G. had a garden tub converted to a walk-in shower, and wrote that Tristan, the installer, "did this 2 day job by himself." That one was in a third-floor condo encased in concrete, so the space itself matters.
This week, think about how you want to get in and out. A door or an open entry? A fixed seat, or a fold-down one? Then call Love Your Bath for a design visit, and plan for all homeowners to be there. At that visit, a designer hears what you want and builds a custom plan, with options and a free quote. For ideas, a 2025 New Port Richey shower replacement pairs Platinum 8x10 tile-pattern walls with Brushed Nickel fixtures and a fold-down seat.
When the job is done, the tub is gone and you step into the shower instead of over a wall. R5 S. wrote that they were "looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely."
What people in New Port Richey say
"Tub removal and walk in shower install compétant and efficient installers . Les by Jean Santiago"
"Jean Santiago just finished our tub to shower conversion. He did an absolutely fabulous job and we're looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely."
"One of the finest companies I have ever worked with during the reconstruction of my home. They explained all requirements of the job, outlined their work standards and provided a clear and easily understood contract. They estimated the start dated and exceeded our expectations. Any questions that *** have remained were easily clarified by their office and in the end I found that excellence is a standard that this company maintains. I would recommend this company for anyone looking to upgrade and update their bathroom."
Other things people in New Port Richey ask
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in New Port Richey and the area around it.