Giving up the bathtub: smart move or future regret?
Help deciding on a tub-to-shower conversion for your St. Augustine home, and what to weigh before you choose.
The tub has become the hardest part of the bathroom, yet taking it out feels like a big, permanent call. Maybe you worry a buyer will want a bathtub, or that you will miss a long soak. If you are weighing this in St. Augustine, start with the people who use the room, not the tub itself.
Underneath the question is a simple trade. A low-threshold shower is easier and safer to step into than a tub with a tall wall. A bathtub matters more when small children need baths in that room. The resale worry eases if the house has another tub, since converting this tub is rarely a problem then. Comfort today and plans for tomorrow both deserve a say.
The work on a conversion is confined to the wet area. The tub comes out and a Jacuzzi® shower goes in its place, with the wall, base and fixture colors you pick, and its grout-free antimicrobial surfaces help reduce mold and mildew buildup. As for price, it depends on the space's size and layout, plus the base, wall style, finish, fixture finish and any seat, shelves or grab bars you add. In St. Augustine, we have finished a walk-in tub, a bathtub replacement and a shower replacement.
Over the next few days, list who uses this bathroom now and who might later: you, a spouse, visiting grandkids, an aging parent. Check whether there is another tub in the house. Then schedule a free design visit with Love Your Bath, with all homeowners there, and talk it through before you decide. Your designer listens first, then builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Andrea M. noted that the sales executive, Dean Willis, "arrived to our home on time for our meeting."
Once you decide, the bathroom matches the life you are living now. If you chose the shower, you walk in over a low step, with a seat or grab bar if you asked for them. If you kept the tub, it stayed for a reason you named. Lillie C. said Marcel did a great job on the tub to shower conversion and would recommend the company.
What people in St. Augustine say
"MARCEL DID GREAT JOB ON MY TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION. IT IS AWESOME I WOULD RECCOMEND LOVE YOUR BATH. THANKS FOR GREAT INSTALLATION"
"I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for Jacuzzi, LYB, and their exceptional assistance during a time of need for our family. They truly went above and beyond to support us, and their commitment to our well-being was deeply reassuring. Jacuzzi has proven themselves to be a stand-up company that can be trusted to do right by your family, just as they did by ours. Their compassion and dedication make them a company worth relying on. Thank you, Jacuzzi, LYB, for your invaluable help"
"Two of the most professional young men I have had do a work in my home A credit to your company"
Other things people in St. Augustine ask
cost to convert a bathtub to a shower
The cost depends on the size of the space, the shower base and wall style you choose, and any safety features like a seat or grab bars. Because we replace just the tub and not the whole room, it costs far less than a full remodel. You get an exact, free quote at the design visit.
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 tub-to-shower conversion in St. Augustine and the area around it.