Is it a mistake to give up your bathtub for a shower?
Sorting out whether a tub-to-shower conversion is right for your home in The Villages, FL.
Getting in and out of the tub takes more care than it used to, and you are thinking about a walk-in shower. Then come the doubts: will a buyer want a tub, and will you miss it? If your home is in The Villages, the answer starts with who uses that bathroom and who comes to visit.
This choice is about fit, not right or wrong. A low-threshold shower is easier and safer to step into than a tub with a tall side. Families with small children tend to need a tub more. The Villages is age-restricted, with at least 80% of homes having a resident 55 or older, and it also has a few designated family neighborhoods where younger residents may live. And if the house has another tub, converting this tub is rarely a problem.
Keeping a tub is still a real choice. A 2023 bathtub replacement in The Villages has smooth Alabaster walls, Brushed Nickel fixtures and an exposed roller door. For a conversion, the tub comes out, a Jacuzzi® shower takes its spot, and the work stays in the wet area. Price depends on your space, its size and layout, and on the base, wall style and finish, fixture finish and extras you choose, like a seat, shelves or grab bars.
This week, think about the people who use that bathroom, including grandkids who visit. Is anyone already avoiding the tub? Then call Love Your Bath for a free design visit, with all homeowners at home for it, and talk the choice over before you commit. Expect a designer who listens and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Installation is done mainly by their own crews.
With the decision made, the bathroom stops being a question. A shower means a low step in and, if you want them, a seat and grab bars. A tub means you kept what works for you. Either way, you made the call with the full picture in front of you. QT E. wrote of installer Carl Geier: "Very respectful to my property."
What people in The Villages say
"I am so happy with how our new tub to shower project turned out! The sales representative Taz, was very thorough, friendly and explained the process so that I knew what to expect. Angie, who did the install, was on time and very pleasant. She kept the area clean and did a beautiful job. I highly recommend them for any bathroom renovation."
"This is an excellent company. The gentlemen that did the work had a lot of ugly to deal with and were able to transform our bathroom into a beautiful bath/shower area and a modernized and comfortable area. The workers were professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I loved that they included us in details to make sure our needs were met. One day means one day! They werent kidding! Clean up was fabulous! Thank you!"
"Kyle and the entire staff did a great job. They were not only own time they were early. When they say they do it in a day they really mean it. I am very pleased with the job they did."
Other things people in The Villages 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 The Villages and the area around it.