Taking out the tub for a walk-in shower: how big a job is it?
What happens when the tub comes out and a walk-in shower goes in, for homes in Rockledge, FL.
You have stepped over that tub wall one time too many. In Rockledge, you want the tub out and a walk-in shower in the same spot. Before you pick up the phone, you want a fair idea of what that means: a small job or a big one, and what the price will hang on.
Pulling a tub to make room for a shower is called a tub-to-shower conversion. The crew removes the tub, then sets a new shower base where it was. New walls and fixtures go up around it. The base can be a very low-profile pan or a barrier-free shower, so you walk in rather than climb. The shower uses the space the tub already had, and the work stays in the wet area. The floor and vanity are not touched.
How long does it take? Sharon H. described one as "a 2 day project but the result was perfect." The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Every shower is quoted in the home, and the free quote includes both the product and the installation.
This week, think about who uses that bathroom and what would make it easier for them. A seat? Grab bars on both sides? An open entry or a door? Then book a design visit with Love Your Bath. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. All homeowners are asked to be there. Until then, keep using the tub with care, and do not stand on its edge to reach anything.
After the job, the tub is gone and the shower sits in its place. One Rockledge shower from 2025 has smooth Platinum walls and Chrome fixtures. Installs are done mainly by the company's own crews, and the installers are primarily W-2 employees.
What people in Rockledge say
"Had a Garden Tub to Walk in shower conversion . Tristan was the installer. He did this 2 day job by himself . I was very impressed with his skills during demo and install in a 3rd floor condo incased in concrete. He had to break out the jack hammer to complete the drain. Once completed the Shower is awesome. Thank you Paul G"
"We love our new walk in shower. Jason really worked hard- a 2 day project but the result was perfect. I could not believe how clean everything was! He completely sealed the bathroom & dirt was totally contained! Totally recommend Jason & this company!!!"
"Marcel did a great job and got everything in just like we spoke. Second job is why they're back."
Other things people in Rockledge 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 Rockledge and the area around it.