A Soaking Tub Again: Shower-to-Tub Conversion in The Villages

In The Villages, wanting a tub back often starts small. You miss sinking into warm water, grandchildren come to stay, or you simply want the house to have a tub when it is time to sell. A stall shower does the job, but it is not the bath you want.

The Villages is a master-planned community that spans Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, with town centers like Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square. Whichever part of it you call home, the conversion is the same at its core. The shower comes out, a genuine Jacuzzi® tub goes into that space, and a new wall surround goes up in the style you pick. Past work in The Villages includes one bathtub replacement, one shower replacement and one walk-in tub. That walk-in tub, from 2025, has smooth Champagne walls. You choose the wall type, colors, base and fixtures for your own tub.

The Villages is age-restricted, and at least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older. There are also a few designated family neighborhoods where younger residents may live. Whoever lives in your home, think about getting in and out of a tub over the years ahead. Options like slip-resistant surfaces, grab bars and built-in seating can be part of the plan. If stepping over a tub side is already a struggle, a walk-in tub with a low-threshold entry is another choice.

Your price is worked out in your home. It depends on the size and layout of the space, the tub style, the base, the wall style and finish, and the fixture finish. Extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars add to it. For a walk-in tub, the size and the features you choose matter. Only the tub area is part of the work, and the free quote covers both product and installation.

The first step is a design visit, and all homeowners are asked to be at it. The designer listens to what you want and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Then you settle on colors, finishes and safety features. A Love Your Bath crew handles the install. When it is finished, the crew goes over every detail with you and activates the lifetime warranty right then. Linda K. wrote, "Marcel and his crew did a great job."

When it is all done, you have a tub that suits how you bathe now. The walls are easy to keep clean, and the safety features sit where you asked for them. If cost, permits or resale are still on your mind, the pages below take each one in turn.

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