Shower or tub: what will the next owner want?
Weighing a shower-to-tub conversion for your St. Petersburg home, and how to know if the change makes sense.
Your St. Petersburg home has a shower, and part of you wants a tub back. Maybe it is for a little one, or maybe you have heard a house sells better with at least one tub. You also do not want to pay for a change you end up wishing you had skipped.
Resale and regret are the two fears behind this question. A home with no tub at all can matter to buyers with small children. A tub can also be a chore for anyone who finds it hard to lift a leg over the side. So the answer turns on two things: how many tubs the house has, and who bathes in this one.
The conversion itself is not a sprawling project. The shower is taken out, a tub goes into that spot, and a new surround goes on the walls. Only that wet area is touched. Its size depends on the space, the tub you choose, the walls and finish, and extras like a seat or grab bars. Bathtubs come in classic alcove and deep-soaking styles, with slip-resistant surfaces as an option.
Walk through your house this week and count the tubs. If another bathroom already has one, converting this one is rarely a problem. If this would be the only tub and children use the home, a tub is worth keeping. If getting in and out is the bigger worry, a walk-in shower may serve you better. Then book a visit with Love Your Bath. The designer listens and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you can choose with all the facts.
Once it is decided, you stop second-guessing. The bathroom matches the people living there now and the ones who might come next. Diane M. wrote that her installer was "careful not damage carpet or anything else in the process," which is what you want in a St. Petersburg home you care about.
What people in St. Petersburg say
"Marcel and his helper did excellent work. We would definitely use Love Your bath again. Our new shower looks beautiful!"
"Our installer did a terrific job! He is professional, efficient, and careful not damage carpet or anything else in the process. I don’t know how it could be installed any better. Marcel did two showers in two days! Our sincere thanks to Love your Bath!"
"Fantastic company with a beautiful product. Alex did a great installation and was very professional in his communication and quality of work."
Other things people in St. Petersburg 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.
Ready to talk?
Love Your Bath handles shower-to-tub conversion in St. Petersburg and the area around it.