What's actually involved
The crew removes the existing tub and surround, inspects the framing and subfloor for moisture damage, installs a new shower pan, builds the new shower walls (acrylic insert, semi-custom acrylic, or tile), reworks plumbing as needed, and sets glass or a curtain rod. Permits are typically pulled when plumbing is moved.
Jacksonville-area specifics worth flagging
Older Riverside, Avondale, Springfield, Murray Hill, Ortega, and downtown St. Augustine stock more often has plaster walls, original supply lines, and prior moisture damage worth scoping carefully. Beaches and coastal homes (Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Vilano Beach, Amelia Island) can have ventilation and salt-air history that affects material choice. Newer Mandarin, Bartram Park, Nocatee, SilverLeaf, Fleming Island, and Oakleaf subdivisions are usually the cleanest, fastest scopes in the region.
- Plaster vs. drywall behind original tile (affects demo time)
- Moving the drain (significant cost adder)
- Vent fan replacement, undersized or missing fans are common in older Florida stock
- Subfloor moisture damage from prior tub leaks (more common in coastal/humid climates)
- HOA approval in master-planned communities
- Glass enclosure choice (frameless, semi-frameless, sliding)
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Frequently asked questions
Is one full bathroom enough for resale in Greater Jacksonville?+
In most of Greater Jacksonville, buyers still expect at least one tub somewhere in the home, especially in family-buyer suburbs like Mandarin, Nocatee, Fleming Island, and St. Johns. If you're converting the only tub in a single-family, weigh that against how long you plan to stay. In condos and empty-nester segments, walk-in showers are increasingly the norm.
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