Will swapping your shower for a tub need a permit?
How permits work for a shower-to-tub conversion in Riverview, FL, and when to settle the question.
Nobody wants to start a bathroom job and then hear it needed a permit. It is worse if the question shows up years later, when you go to sell. If your home is in Riverview, in Hillsborough County, you can settle this before any work begins and stop wondering.
A permit is the local government's sign-off on certain kinds of work on a home. You can ask whether your job needs one at your free design visit. That is why an answer you read online, or hear from a friend in another town, may not fit your house. It holds for a tub going in where a shower was, and for a shower taking the place of a tub. The kind of job and your address both count.
Most of the stress comes from not knowing what the job includes. A shower-to-tub conversion stays in the wet area. The shower comes out, the tub and new walls go in, and the floors and vanity are left alone. That narrow scope makes your question easier to ask. Whatever the answer, you want it known before the start date, not after the old shower is gone.
This week, put the permit question at the top of your list. When Love Your Bath comes out for the free design visit in Riverview, ask it before you sign anything, and ask who handles a permit if one is needed. You can also call the city or county office that covers your address. Do not let any work begin until you have a clear answer you can keep in writing.
With the answer in hand, the worry is gone. The crew starts on a plan you understand, and since the work is done mainly by the company's own crews, one company is accountable from start to finish. Tara H. wrote, "The company kept me updated on the status of the project." If you sell one day, you can say plainly what was done and how.
What people in Riverview say
"Looks amazing. Reno of 25yo condo shower with filthy grout, dated tile and horrible shower door. 6 weeks from initial call to installation. This group really works as a team to coordinate everything. Purchased through Costco to get additional promotions. Jared, Lindsay, Courtney, and Kimberly were great, but the gold star goes to the installer Jason who went above & beyond to make it all perfect. Entire group was professional, available, and pleasant to work with. It is worth the extra $ to have it done right!"
"randy and kyle were very curtious and pleasant. they got right to work (on a bigger job than expected). excellant workmanship, and attention to detail. they made sure my husband and i were completely satisfied and happy with results. they left the bathroom and work area totally cleaned up. now i do love my bath!!! laiuren and joseph fasano"
"I had a shower redone, and I went through Costco for the project. The Love Your Bath salesman was helpful & funny. The company kept me updated on the status of the project, and the installer Angie was fantastic. She was kind, professional, knowledgeable, and all-around awesome. Pricey, but I'm very pleased with the outcome."
Other things people in Riverview 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 Riverview and the area around it.