What does it cost to turn a shower back into a tub?
A plain look at what sets the price of a shower-to-tub conversion in Riverview, FL, and how to get your own number.
Maybe the kids need a real bath, or you are thinking ahead to selling and want a tub in the house. Either way, you want a straight answer on what it takes to put a tub where your shower stands today. Here is how that price comes together for a home in Riverview.
A shower-to-tub conversion takes out the shower you have and sets a Jacuzzi® soaking tub in its place. The walls around it get a new surround in the style you choose. Nothing else in the bathroom has to change. The work stays in the wet area, the corner where the shower stands now. That is why the job is often smaller than people fear when they first start asking.
No single price fits every home, because no two bathrooms are the same. The number moves with the size and layout of your shower space and the tub you pick, such as a classic alcove tub or a deep-soaking tub. The base, the wall style and finish, and the fixture finish matter too. Extras like grab bars, shelves or a seat add to it. Since only the shower area changes, you are not paying for a whole new bathroom.
The quickest way to a real number is a visit at your home. Love Your Bath sends a designer to measure the space and hear what you want. You get a custom plan with options and a free quote that covers the product and the installation, so nothing is left out of the number. If spreading out the cost would help, ask about financing at that visit. Before anyone comes, jot down who will use the tub and which colors you like.
Once the work is done, you have a tub again. Bath time for the kids gets easy, and the house has a tub to show anyone who tours it. For a sense of the look, one Riverview bathtub replacement from 2024 paired smooth Alabaster walls with Matte Black fixtures. Your own tub can be as simple or as bold as you want.
What people in Riverview say
"I replaced my old, several times resurfaced bath tub enclosure with a gorgeous new walk-in shower. The work done was just jaw dropping beautiful! The young men who arrived at my house worked like crazy and completed the job efficiently and professionally all in one day. The work ethic demonstrated was way above anything I’ve seen lately. They never slowed down the entire day! They were polite and knowledgeable of the product, promptly answering all my questions. I highly recommend Love Your Bath!"
"Love your bath has owned up to it's name. I had my mom's bath tub removed and replaced with a walk in shower. We all love it. It is beautiful. Derrick Pemberton was our consultant. He's very professional and knowledgeable, his presentation is very good. I was truly impressed with his service and getting us installed in 2 days instead of 6 to 8 weeks. Alec and Tyler are awesome. Whatever problem our plumbing gave them they were able to easily fix it. They were a pleasure to have as our installers. They did a very impressive clean up. There was nothing left behind accept a beautiful shower. Our many thanks to you all. I will definitely recommend to everyone."
"We are very happy with our tub to shower conversion. Our installer was very polite and worked very hard to get finished in 2 days. The shower is beautiful. He cleaned up everything in side and outside. I would truly recommend this company to others Thank you very much."
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.
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 Riverview and the area around it.