Longwood · Seminole County
Walk-In Showers in Longwood, 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 Longwood
Longwood walk-in shower projects usually start in the 1980s primary bath of a larger home in Sweetwater Oaks, Sabal Point or Wekiva Hunt Club: a garden tub under a window, a small separate stall and plenty of builder tile. Owners want one roomy shower in place of both, often with a bench, a rain head plus a handheld, a linear drain along the wall and a frameless glass panel. Owners planning to age in place in these generous homes often ask for a curbless entry and grab-bar blocking at the same time, so the bath works for decades.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Longwood
Most Longwood homes are on slabs, so moving a tub drain or adding a linear drain along the wall means cutting and trenching concrete, done and inspected under our own plumbing license. For a curbless entry, we recess the slab in the shower area so water stays inside the glass. Where the old tub sat under a window, we settle the glass and sill detail before tile. Many homes in 32779 are unincorporated Seminole County, so the county permits those, while the City of Longwood Building Division permits homes inside city limits. We are about 30 to 40 minutes away via I-4 and SR 434.
Local details we plan around
- Much of the Longwood mailing area, especially 32779, is unincorporated Seminole County, so the county, not the city, issues those permits.
- Large 1970s and 1980s homes often have sunken rooms and soffits; removing a step-down or soffit changes flooring, ductwork and lighting plans.
- Mature oak canopy means leaves, roots and shade around many homes, so we plan dumpster and delivery placement to protect driveways and trees.
- Homes in the historic district near Church Avenue are older wood-frame construction, so ask city planning staff whether exterior changes need design review before you plan an addition.
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 Longwood.
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 Longwood 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 Longwood: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Is a linear drain worth it for a Longwood walk-in shower?
Often, yes, especially for a curbless shower. A linear drain runs along the back wall or the entry, so the floor slopes in one direction and large-format tile can run through with fewer cuts. It also catches water before it reaches the bathroom floor. A center drain works well for smaller showers with a curb. We show both options in the 3D design before you choose.
Is my Longwood home permitted by the city or by Seminole County?
It depends on whether the parcel is inside Longwood city limits. Many homes with a Longwood address, particularly in 32779 around Sweetwater Oaks, Sabal Point and Wekiva Hunt Club, are in unincorporated Seminole County, which means the county Building Division issues the permit. We check the property appraiser tax district at the first visit and file with the right office.
Can you remove a sunken living room during a Longwood remodel?
Usually yes. A sunken room is a lower section of the slab, and it can be filled and leveled to match the rest of the house, so new flooring runs continuously. We check for plumbing, ductwork or drainage in that area first, and the change is typically part of a permitted remodel rather than a separate project.
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 Longwood from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 18 miles from Longwood 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 Longwood
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