Tub-to-Shower Conversion in St. Petersburg: What to Expect

Stepping over the tub has turned into a small balancing act, and it happens every day. The rest of the room is fine. You want the tub out and a shower you can walk into, in your St. Petersburg home, with as little fuss as possible.

In St. Petersburg, a tub-to-shower conversion means the tub is removed and a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower goes into that space. Only the wet area is part of the job, so floors and vanities stay put. You pick the wall type and color, the base type and color, and the fixture colors, and very low-profile custom pans are part of the shower lineup, along with barrier-free showers. We have done three jobs in St. Petersburg: two shower replacements and a bathtub replacement. The 2025 shower replacement has smooth Alabaster walls, Brushed Nickel fixtures and a dual bypass door, and the 2024 shower replacement added a fold-down seat.

St. Petersburg, in Pinellas County, has more than 100 neighborhoods. Old Northeast is a historic neighborhood next to downtown, Kenwood is best known for its historic bungalows, and the EDGE District sits on the western edge of downtown. Downtown St. Petersburg has galleries, museums and waterfront parks. Those names tell you where you live, not what your bathroom needs. For that, look at the room itself: the height of the tub wall, where you reach for support, and whether a seat or grab bar would help.

Every job is quoted in the home, because each bathroom is different. The price depends on a handful of things: the size and layout of the tub space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. The free quote covers the product and its installation. Cost, permits and whether to keep a tub at all are covered on their own pages below.

It begins with a call to book a design visit, and all homeowners are asked to be there. At the visit, a Love Your Bath designer hears what you are hoping for and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. You choose the finishes and safety features. Installation is done mainly by their own crews, who take out the tub and set the shower in its place. Then you get to try the low step for yourself.

Once it is in, the daily routine gets simpler. You step into the shower over a low threshold and reach for a grab bar if you added one. Rebecca P. wrote, "We converted our garden tub to a huge walk-in shower," and said Matt and Philip "were professional, efficient, and friendly."

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