Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Tarpon Springs, FL
Swap the tub in your 1980s Tarpon Springs home for a shower that is easier to use.
- 1980s tub combos converted
- City permit filed
- Fixed price before work
Tub-to-Shower Conversion for Tarpon Springs Homes
This is a fairly standard service in Tarpon Springs, with only a modest local angle. The typical home here dates from the mid-1980s; the median build year is 1984[1]. Houses from that period usually came with a fiberglass tub and shower combination, often in both bathrooms.
If no one in the house takes baths, converting one of those tubs gives you a shower with a lower entry, sturdier walls and room for a bench or niche, all within the existing footprint.
Converting a Tub Here
The fiberglass unit is cut out in pieces, the drain is shifted to suit a shower base, and a new valve goes in at a height that works for showering rather than filling a tub. Because most Tarpon Springs homes are detached houses[1], an HOA is rarely involved, though some newer subdivisions have one.
Summers here are hot and very humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms[2]. A converted shower tends to hold more steam than a tub, so we look at the exhaust fan as part of the job and recommend an upgrade if the old one is undersized or vents into the attic.
Much of the city is water, about 45.8% of its area, with bayous feeding into the Gulf[2]. If your home is in a flood zone, the conversion counts toward the city's 50% calculation, which is reviewed against ICC valuation data[3]. The permit comes from Tarpon Springs Building Development[4].
What Our Tub-to-Shower Conversion Service Includes
Fiberglass unit out
Cut out in sections and hauled away, with the walls behind it checked.
Plumbing
Drain shifted for the shower base, new valve set at shower height.
New shower
Base, walls, glass, a niche and an optional seat.
Why Tarpon Springs Homeowners Choose Clearwater Custom Baths
Same footprint
Using the tub space keeps the cost in check.
City permit included
Filed with Tarpon Springs for you.
Written fixed price
Agreed before demolition.
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Get a Free EstimateTub-to-Shower Conversion in Tarpon Springs: FAQs
Should I keep one tub?
With young children at home, or buyers in mind who will have them, keeping a tub in one bathroom is sensible.
How long does it take?
Roughly a week to ten days of work once permitted.
Who issues the permit?
Tarpon Springs Building Development[4].
Does my bathroom fan need replacing?
Not always. If it is weak, noisy or vents into the attic instead of outside, replacing it during the conversion is worth it.
Can I add a bench?
Yes, built in or fold-down.
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Sources
- Census Reporter, Tarpon Springs, FL profile (ACS 2024 5-year). https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US1271150-tarpon-springs-fl/
- Wikipedia, Tarpon Springs, Florida. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpon_Springs,_Florida
- City of Tarpon Springs, FEMA 50% Rule: Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement. https://www.ctsfl.us/292/FEMA-50-Rule-Substantial-DamageSubstanti
- City of Tarpon Springs, Building Development. https://ctsfl.us/159/Building-Development
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