Apopka · Orange County
Walk-In Showers in Apopka, FL
Designed in 3D, permitted with the right Orange County or city office, and built by a licensed Florida general contractor that also holds its own plumbing license.
Walk-in shower projects in Apopka
In Apopka, walk-in showers tend to come from two kinds of owners. In the single-story block homes around Errol Estate and near downtown, owners planning to stay put want to replace a tub they now have to climb over with a low or curbless shower, a bench and grab bar blocking. In the newer subdivisions off Kelly Park Road and Ponkan Road, owners want to replace the builder shower in the primary bath, often a small stall with a curb and framed glass, with a larger tiled shower and frameless glass.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Apopka
Single-story Apopka homes on slab are good candidates for curbless entries, because the shower area can be recessed into the concrete while the drain is rerouted. In older homes, that trench often exposes cast iron worth replacing. In two-story builder homes, upstairs showers get a bonded membrane and a flood test before tile. The plumbing permit goes to the City of Apopka Building Safety division, or to Orange County through Fast Track for Wekiwa Springs, Zellwood, Plymouth and Clarcona. The drive from our Kingspointe Pkwy showroom is about 30 to 40 minutes.
Local details we plan around
- Wekiwa Springs, Zellwood, Plymouth and Clarcona are unincorporated Orange County, so permits there go through the county, not the City of Apopka.
- Newer builder homes often have sound structure but entry-level finishes, so many projects are upgrades to flooring, cabinets and showers rather than layout changes.
- Older homes near downtown and Errol Estate may still have original cast iron drains under the slab, best scoped before new tile goes down.
- Two-story production homes put baths over living space, so we take extra care with shower waterproofing and testing.
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 Apopka.
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 Apopka 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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"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."
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FAQ
Walk-In Showers in Apopka: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Can you build a curbless shower in my single-story Apopka home?
Usually, yes. On a slab, we cut out and lower the concrete inside the shower area so the shower floor sits below the bathroom floor and slopes to the drain, then waterproof and flood test it. In older Apopka homes we inspect the drain line while the slab is open. If recessing is not practical in your bathroom, a low curb is the fallback.
Who issues building permits for my Apopka home?
If your property is inside Apopka city limits, the City of Apopka Building Safety division issues the permit through its online portal. If it is in unincorporated Orange County, such as Wekiwa Springs, Zellwood, Plymouth or Clarcona, the Orange County Division of Building Safety issues it through Fast Track. We check the property appraiser record and file with the right office.
Is it worth upgrading the builder finishes in a new Apopka home?
For many owners, yes, because the structure, roof and systems are new and the upgrade money goes straight into the finishes you see and use. The most common Apopka upgrades are replacing carpet with porcelain tile or waterproof plank, swapping builder cabinets and counters, and turning a fiberglass tub into a tiled shower. We design these so they do not affect any builder warranty items you still have.
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 Apopka from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 18 miles from Apopka in a straight line. Come see cabinets, counters and vanities in person before you decide.
7922 Kingspointe Pkwy Ste 110Orlando, FL 32819
- Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Estimates
Request a walk-in shower estimate in Apopka
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