Altamonte Springs · Seminole County
Walk-In Showers in Altamonte Springs, FL
Designed in 3D, permitted with the right Seminole County or city office, and built by a licensed Florida general contractor that also holds its own plumbing license.
Walk-in shower projects in Altamonte Springs
A walk-in shower in Altamonte Springs is often about staying in a home that already works. Owners of lake-area ranches near Lake Orienta, Spring Lake and Lake Adelaide, and of condos and townhomes along SR 436, tell us the tub wall is the hardest part of the bathroom to manage now. The typical project replaces a 1960s to 1980s tub and shower combo with a shower in the same footprint: a low or no step entry, a fold-down or built-in seat, a handheld on a slide bar and wall blocking so grab bars can go up whenever they are needed.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Altamonte Springs
In a single-family ranch on a slab, the drain can usually move to suit a curbless or linear-drain layout, with the trench cut and the old cast iron replaced. In a condo, the floor is shared structure and the drain often ties into a common stack, so we design around the existing drain location unless the association approves more. Condo jobs need the board's approval, our license and insurance certificates and scheduled shutoffs. The permit goes to the City of Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety division, or to Seminole County for Forest City and Lake Brantley parcels.
Local details we plan around
- Condo and townhome associations often require approval, contractor insurance certificates and sound-rated underlayment for hard flooring before work starts.
- Water shutoffs in a condo building can affect neighbors, so plumbing work is scheduled with the association.
- Forest City and much of the Lake Brantley area carry Altamonte Springs addresses but are unincorporated Seminole County, so the county issues those permits.
- Lake-area ranch homes from the 1960s to 1980s often have cast iron drains and older electrical panels that a kitchen or bath remodel should address.
For the full picture of materials, design choices and how the work is sequenced, see our walk-in showers guide for Central Florida, or read more about remodeling in Altamonte Springs.
Scope
What the work includes
Tub removal and demolition
We remove the tub or old shower, the surround and the wall tile down to the studs, and check the framing, slab and subfloor for water damage before anything new goes in.
Drain relocation in the slab
Tub drains sit at one end; shower drains sit in the center or along a wall. We cut the slab, reroute and slope the drain, and get it inspected before patching.
New valve and shower heads
Pressure-balancing or thermostatic valves, rain heads, handheld showers on slide bars and body sprays, roughed in at heights that suit the people using the shower every day.
Waterproofing and flood test
A bonded waterproofing membrane or a sloped pan liner, sealed at the drain, valve, niche and bench, then flood tested before a single tile is set.
Tile, niches and benches
Porcelain or ceramic tile on walls and floor, recessed niches placed where you can reach them, and a built-in or floating bench framed and waterproofed with the rest of the shower.
Glass and finish work
Frameless doors, fixed panels or a walk-in layout with no door, measured after tile is finished. Then trim, paint, grout sealing where needed and a final walk-through.
Our process
How a walk-in shower in Altamonte Springs runs
The same five steps on every kitchen, bath and renovation. Online requests get a call back within 24 to 48 hours.
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We visit you at home
We measure the space, note where plumbing, gas and electrical run today, and ask how you use the room. The design starts at this visit.
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3D design rendering
Your measurements become a 3D model, so you see the layout, cabinet heights and finishes before anything is ordered or torn out.
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Material selection
You choose cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures with our designer in the Kingspointe Pkwy showroom, against the final design.
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Ordering and permits
We order material, check every item against your selections, and pull the permits the scope needs.
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We build, then walk it with you
Our crew and licensed trades do the work and pass inspections. We finish with a walk-through, room by room.
Google reviews
Reviews from our customers
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"We recently had Prime Construction update a guest bathroom. They did an amazing job and were extremely on top of the process. They communicated throughout the process and kept us updated. They very professional and kept a very clean work area. They started on time and finished as promised. No surprises along the way. We would recommend them without hesitation!"
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"Prime Kitchens renovated my kitchen and two bathrooms and we were extremely pleased with the result. Johnny Kaplan was very helpful in with his advice and his installers, Ricardo and his partner, were dependable and always went the extra mile to help us out. I would highly recommend this business to anyone interested in a full kitchen re-design."
Kathi S.Posted on Google · February 2024 Read -
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"We absolutely love our new dream bathroom! Asaf listened to everything we wanted and went beyond we what could imagine! They work quickly, efficiently and are very clean! The prices are great and we’ll definitely use Prime again for future renovations! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRIME!"
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FAQ
Walk-In Showers in Altamonte Springs: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Can I move the shower drain in my upstairs Altamonte Springs condo?
Sometimes, but it is the association's call as much as ours. The floor slab is shared structure and the drain usually connects to a common line, so many boards require engineering review or limit cutting. Keeping the drain where the tub drain sits, often with a linear drain along that wall, avoids most of that. We review your association rules before designing.
Can you remodel a condo kitchen or bathroom in Altamonte Springs?
Yes. Condo remodels need two approvals: the city building permit for plumbing, electrical or wall changes, and the association's approval of the scope and contractor. We provide our license and insurance certificates, follow the building's work hours and shutoff procedures, and plan material delivery around elevator or stair access.
What flooring is allowed in an Altamonte Springs condo?
That depends on your association's rules, so we read them first. Many condo associations allow tile or vinyl plank on upper floors only over a sound-rated underlayment that limits noise to the unit below, and some specify the rating. We choose an underlayment that meets the rule and keep the paperwork for the association.
How much does a walk-in shower cost?
It depends on how much the plumbing moves, the shower size, the tile and the glass. A conversion that stays in the tub footprint with a low curb is a smaller project than a curbless shower that recesses the slab and uses a linear drain and large frameless glass. We give a written estimate after measuring your bathroom at home.
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
Most tub to shower conversions take about 2 to 3 weeks of work on site, plus time for the glass. Demolition and plumbing take a few days, waterproofing and tile about a week or two, and the glass is measured after tile and installed 1 to 2 weeks later.
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower in Florida?
Usually yes. A tub to shower conversion changes the drain and the valve, and plumbing changes generally require a permit from your city or county building department. We pull the plumbing permit under our own license, schedule the inspections and close the permit out, so the work is on record when you sell.
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Showroom and office
Serving Altamonte Springs from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 15 miles from Altamonte Springs in a straight line. Come see cabinets, counters and vanities in person before you decide.
7922 Kingspointe Pkwy Ste 110Orlando, FL 32819
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Estimates
Request a walk-in shower estimate in Altamonte Springs
Tell us about the project. We call back within 24 to 48 hours to set up the in-home measure, and you get a written estimate after the visit.
- In-home measure and 3D design before you commit
- Licensed general contractor and plumbing contractor
- Permits pulled and inspections handled by us