Davenport · Polk County
Walk-In Showers in Davenport, FL
Designed in 3D, permitted with the right Polk County or city office, and built by a licensed Florida general contractor that also holds its own plumbing license.
Walk-in shower projects in Davenport
In Davenport-area vacation homes near ChampionsGate, Solterra and the Four Corners, walk-in showers are mostly about the guest suites. A pool home with five or six bedroom suites often has fiberglass tub surrounds in most of them, and guests rarely use the tubs. Replacing them with tiled walk-in showers, frameless glass, a niche and a handheld makes each suite photograph better and hold up to constant use. Year-round residents in Ridgewood Lakes or the original town of Davenport more often want one primary bath converted with a low entry for aging in place.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Davenport
We usually convert several suites in one project so the house goes offline once, using the same tile, valve and glass in each bathroom so the property manager can source parts easily. On these slabs, moving a tub drain means cutting concrete, and each pan gets a bonded membrane and a flood test. Plumbing runs under our own license, with the permit going to the City of Davenport Building Department, the Polk County Building Division or the Osceola County Building Office depending on the parcel. ChampionsGate is about 25 to 35 minutes from our showroom, and we arrange gate access ahead of time.
Local details we plan around
- Four Corners straddles county lines, so confirm whether the parcel is in the City of Davenport, unincorporated Polk County or Osceola County before applying.
- Most homes are vacation rentals, so work is scheduled around bookings and coordinated with the owner's property manager.
- Rental homes take heavy wear, which favors porcelain tile, quality luxury vinyl plank, quartz and tiled showers over fiberglass and carpet.
- Large rental homes often have five or more bathrooms, and remodeling them together keeps the house offline once instead of several times.
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 Davenport.
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 Davenport 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!"
Thomas K.Posted on Google · January 2026 Read -
★★★★★
"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 -
★★★★★
"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!"
Geo W.Posted on Google · March 2026 Read
FAQ
Walk-In Showers in Davenport: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Which tubs should I convert to showers in my Davenport rental?
Most owners convert the tubs in the secondary suites and keep at least one, often in a bathroom near the kids' or bunk rooms, since families with young children look for a tub when booking. The primary suite usually gets the largest walk-in shower with frameless glass. We review your bathrooms, guest mix and plumbing layout during the visit before recommending a plan.
Who issues building permits for a home with a Davenport address?
It depends on the parcel. Homes inside City of Davenport limits are permitted by the city. Most homes with a Davenport address are in unincorporated Polk County and go to the Polk County Building Division. Some ChampionsGate and Four Corners addresses are in Osceola County. The property appraiser record shows which, and we check it before design.
Can you manage a remodel at my Davenport vacation home if I live out of state?
Yes, that is common in this area. We can measure with your property manager on site, review the 3D design and materials with you by video and email, and coordinate access through the manager. We plan the schedule around your bookings and finish with a final walk-through, by video if you are not in Florida.
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 Davenport from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 22 miles from Davenport 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 Davenport
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