Worried a permit could trip up your tub project?
How to settle the permit question for a shower-to-tub conversion in St. Augustine, FL, before any work begins.
You want to swap the shower for a tub in your St. Augustine home, and you have read three different answers about permits. Some say you need one, and some say you do not. You just want to know before work starts, with no surprise waiting for you when it is time to sell.
Mixed answers are normal, so ask about permits for your job at your free design visit. St. Augustine is the county seat of St. Johns County, but that fact alone does not tell you what your job needs. What the work includes matters too. An article written for another state cannot see your bathroom or your local rules.
This kind of job is narrower than people expect. The shower comes out, a tub goes into that space, and fresh walls go up around it. Nothing outside the tub area is part of it, so floors, vanities and lighting stay put. The scope grows or shrinks with the size and layout of the space, the tub you pick, the wall style, and extras like grab bars. Past work in St. Augustine includes one bathtub replacement, one shower replacement and one walk-in tub.
Before you sign, put the permit question on your list for the design visit. Ask whether your job needs a permit and how it will be handled. Love Your Bath sends a designer to your home who listens, then builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you can see the whole scope at once. That is the moment to settle it, while every part of the job is on the table. Do not agree to start work on a handshake with the permit question still open.
With that answered, the project feels simple again. You know what is happening and in what order. Steve B. wrote that his installer "completed the job in one day by himself," and a calm finish like that is what you are after. Then you can get on with enjoying the tub.
What people in St. Augustine say
"Jean and his assistant did a fabulous job installing my new shower. The whole “Love your Bath” experience from Brian in sales to installation & completion was great. Would highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a remodel."
"David H. did an excellent job with installing our new shower. He completed the job in one day by himself and my wife and l are so happy with the finished work. We will recommend Love Your Bath to friends and family and have never looked so forward to taking a shower."
"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!"
Other things people in St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine and the area around it.