How big a job is it to turn a tub into a walk-in shower?
Tub-to-walk-in-shower swaps in Venice, FL: what happens, what it depends on, and where to start.
The tub takes up the whole end of the bathroom, and you have not filled it in ages. You would rather walk into a shower than climb over a wall. In Venice, you want to know two things before you call anyone: how much work this really is, and what drives the price.
The trade has a name: a tub-to-shower conversion. The tub comes out. A new Jacuzzi® shower base and wall system go into the same space. The base has a low or barrier-free entry, so the high side you step over today is gone. You can add a built-in seat and grab bars where they help. c R. called it "an amazing install experience on my tub to walk in shower."
The work covers the tub area only. The floor, the vanity and the rest of the room stay put. The price comes from what you choose and the space you have. That means the size and layout of the tub area, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras such as a seat, shelves or grab bars. Every job is quoted in the home, and the free quote includes the product and the install. Installs take as little as one day, and now and then a second day.
This week, skip the store aisles and start with your own habits. Think about whether you want a seat, where a grab bar would help, and what colors you like. Do you want a door on the shower, or something more open? After that, phone Love Your Bath and ask for a design visit. A designer comes by your Venice home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. All homeowners are asked to be on hand for it. Bring your list, and ask about anything that changes the price.
Afterward, the end of the bathroom looks different. A shower stands where the tub was, with a low edge you cross without a second thought. Three Venice showers have already been replaced, and one from 2025 has smooth Midnight Storm walls and Matte Black fixtures. Yours can look however you choose.
What people in Venice say
"J Westfall provided an amazing install experience on my tub to walk in shower. He arrived on time, informed me of everything that was to be done, explained the operation when finished and made sure I was perfectly satisfied. I highly recommend."
"I purchased a Jacuzzi Bath Remodel from Costco and was referred to Love Your Bath LLC. The purchase process was very easy. Chris Stone was great about explaining all the options, colors, etc. We had the installation on October 16, 2024. Alec and Mike were absolutely fabulous - they called about 20 minutes before they arrived, arrived around 8:30 a.m. and stayed until they were finished which was around 7:00 p.m. Our new shower is beautiful and will be maintenance free. I would highly recommend this shower system."
"Josh did an amazing job installing the new shower! Would highly recommend his services/company!"
Other things people in Venice ask
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in Venice and the area around it.