Taking out a shower to get a tub back: is it a smart idea?
A fair look at the pros and cons of a shower-to-tub conversion for homes in Sanford, FL.
You might want a tub for little kids, or so the house has one when it is time to sell. Either way, the fear is making a change to your Sanford home and wishing later that you had left it alone. That fear is worth a few minutes of thought before you call anyone.
The real question is who uses the room. A tub is the easier way to bathe small children. A walk-in shower is easier and safer to step into, since there is no tub wall to step over. Neither one is the right answer for every home. One reviewer, Susan T. went the tub route and had a fiberglass shower enclosure taken out and a Jacuzzi® tub and wall system put in.
Then think in years, not weeks. A family with toddlers today may want a walk-in shower in ten years. A couple whose kids have grown may want a tub again when grandchildren start visiting. When the home has a second bathroom with the other option, you get both, and this choice matters less. If this is the only bathroom, choose for the people most likely to use it. Only the tub or shower area changes, so the rest of the room stays put.
Sit down this week and list who uses this bathroom, and how. Then set up a free design visit with Love Your Bath at your Sanford home. The designer listens and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you have something real to look at before you commit. If resale is the main worry, say so at the visit. Ask your questions out loud, since that is what the visit is for.
When the choice fits your household, the worry fades. Your tub or shower carries a lifetime warranty that covers you for as long as you own the home. Most of all, the bathroom works for the people who actually use it, today and in the years ahead.
What people in Sanford say
"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"
"Jodeci, our installer was fantastic! From the moment that he arrived. Explained in detail what he was going to do and completed our installation in the time allotted. Very professional, knowledgeable and an extremely hard worker. Showed up each day, completed the work and had everything cleaned up when he was finished."
"Had our fiberglass shower enclosure taken out and a jacuzzi tub and wall system installed. The installer Eric was ABSOLUTLEY fantastic. He was on time and worked non stop to get the job done. We couldn't be happier and we will be remodeling our guest bath wit this company ASAP."
Other things people in Sanford ask
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.
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 Sanford and the area around it.