Tub-to-Shower Conversion in The Villages: An Easier Way In
What replacing a tub with a low-threshold shower looks like for a home in The Villages, FL, from plan to finish.
The tub wall used to be nothing, and now it is the part of the bathroom you think about. Maybe you hold the counter, or you skip a bath when no one else is home. If that is your bathroom in The Villages, here is what trading the tub for a walk-in shower involves.
In The Villages, a tub-to-shower conversion means the tub is taken out and a low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower is installed in the same space, so getting in is a step and not a climb. Nothing beyond the wet area is touched. You choose the wall type and color, the base type and color, and the fixture colors, and options include grab bars and a built-in seat. Barrier-free showers are part of the lineup too. We have done three jobs in The Villages: a walk-in tub, a bathtub replacement and a shower replacement. The walk-in tub, from 2025, has smooth Champagne walls, and the shower replacement has Alabaster walls in a herringbone pattern.
The Villages spans Sumter, Lake and Marion counties and is age-restricted, with at least 80% of homes having a resident 55 or older. Golf cart paths, tunnels and overpasses keep carts apart from car traffic, and Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square serve as town centers. None of that sets the plan for your bathroom. Your room does: the height of the tub wall, where you steady yourself, and whether a seat would help.
Each conversion is quoted at home, since bathrooms differ. The quote depends on the size and layout of your tub space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. It is free, and it covers the shower and the installation. Cost, permits and whether to keep a tub each have a separate answer below.
First, you call to set up a design visit, and all homeowners are asked to be there. A designer from Love Your Bath comes to the house, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Colors, finishes and safety features are your picks. On install day, the tub comes out and the shower goes in, in as little as one day, with some installs taking a second day, rarely. Connie S. wrote, "Derrick Pemberton, our design consultant, provided outstanding assistance throughout the process!!!"
When it is finished, the shower is simply easy to use. You walk in over a low threshold, sit if you added a seat, and hold a grab bar where you chose to have it. Shanice H. wrote, "The process was easy and we spent hours going through various designs to come up with the design that best suits my bathroom space."
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What people in The Villages say
"We converted our garden tub to a huge walk-in shower. The men who did the conversion were very good. Matt and Philip were professional, efficient, and friendly. They did an excellent job. They were respectful of our property and made certain we were happy with their work before they left. So happy with our new shower."
"If I could leave more stars I would. We are very pleased with the Love Your Bath company. Our new shower is absolutely beautiful. Derrick Pemberton, our design consultant, provided outstanding assistance throughout the process!!! He is very patient & knowledgable. Also a joy to work with. Installers Marcel & Paul, did an outstanding job transforming our old shower into a beautiful new one. In addition to their fantastic design options and easy-to-clean showers, we feel reassured by the company’s guarantees. They certainly live up to their Better Business Bureau A+ rating! We couldn't be happier about our purchase."
"The process was easy and we spent hours going through various designs to come up with the design that best suits my bathroom space. I am very happy with the service I received from Love Your Bath."
"They where very professional, thorough, and pleasant. I would highly recommend them as they are efficient and reliable."
"When the istallation date arrived, I was quite surprised it was only one person who rang the doorbell. John Westfall arrived on time and proceded to the job at hand by himself. In less than two days he removed the bath tub, stripped the walls down to the studs, replaced all the plumbing with new, and installed an excellent looking shower with doors. My wife and I are very happy on how it all looks and works. After pricing out several companies, we were happy with our decision. Great job John and all. Thank you."
"Hello, Wanted to give a shout out to Randy from love your bath. A very professional worker, very clean, took everything away. You wouldn’t even know he was here. He’s very respectful and very polite. If you are thinking about having your bathroom redone ask for Randy."
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