Will swapping your shower for a tub need a permit?
What to ask before a shower-to-tub conversion starts in Plant City, FL, so nothing catches you off guard later.
Nobody wants to enjoy a new tub for years and then hear it needed a permit, least of all on the week the house goes up for sale. Plant City is an incorporated city in Hillsborough County, and you can ask about permits at your free design visit. The good news is that this question is easy to settle before anyone picks up a tool.
The worry makes sense. Turning a shower into a tub changes what sits in your bathroom, and when you sell, a buyer may ask what work was done on the house. Whether a permit is needed is not one answer for every home. It depends on the rules where you live and on what the job includes.
The job itself stays in the wet area. The shower comes out, a Jacuzzi® tub goes in, and a new wall surround goes up in the color and pattern you choose. Floors and cabinets are not part of the work. An install takes in as little as one day; some take a second day, rarely. What makes the job bigger or smaller is the size of the space, the tub style and extras like grab bars or a seat.
Before you sign anything, write the permit question at the top of your list. Then bring it to a free design visit with Love Your Bath and ask it early, so it is settled before work starts. All homeowners are asked to be at that visit, which means everyone on the deed hears the same thing at the same time. One firm rule for this week: do not let anyone start pulling out a shower while the permit question is still open.
With that answered, the tub is simply yours to use. No nagging doubt sits in the back of your mind when it is time to sell. We have replaced three showers in Plant City. Tom M. wrote that his installer "took a 36 year old shower in need of help and turned it into a great shower for an old senior."
What people in Plant City say
"Loving this company so far! Gavin was fantastic explaining the product and installation process and extremely thorough. The price was a bit higher than I hoped to pay, but what isn't nowadays? Also the warrenty is fantastic. Looking forward to my install!"
"From the design consultation to the installation everything progressed smoothly. Kyle the installer took a 36 year old shower in need of help and turned it into a great shower for an old senior. Kyle did a great job!"
"I can’t say enough good things about this company. They are incredibly helpful and joy to work with."
Other things people in Plant City ask
is it a good idea to convert a tub to a shower
Think about who uses the bathroom today and in the next few years. A walk-in shower is easier and safer to step into. A tub matters more to families with small children. If the home has another tub, converting one is rarely a problem. Our designer will talk it through with you before you decide.
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.
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Love Your Bath handles shower-to-tub conversion in Plant City and the area around it.