Oviedo · Seminole County
Walk-In Showers in Oviedo, 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 Oviedo
In Oviedo, walk-in shower projects usually start in one of two rooms. The primary bath in a late 1980s or 1990s Alafaya Woods, Twin Rivers or Kingsbridge home often has a garden tub nobody uses and a narrow stall with a fiberglass pan, and as the kids move out, owners turn both into one tiled walk-in shower with a bench and a niche. The other common case is a parent moving in, where the hall bath tub becomes a low-threshold shower with grab-bar blocking, a handheld on a slide bar and a floor that stays grippy when wet.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Oviedo
Oviedo homes are almost all on slab, so moving a tub drain to a new shower location or recessing the floor for a curbless entry means cutting and trenching concrete, which we do and get inspected under our own plumbing license. Showers that saw years of family use often hide leak damage, so we check the framing and bottom plates as soon as the old surround comes off. Permits go to the City of Oviedo Building Services Division, or to Seminole County for rural parcels. Out toward Black Hammock, a tub to shower swap that keeps the same fixtures is simpler than adding a bath, which can trigger septic review.
Local details we plan around
- Rural parcels toward Black Hammock and Lake Jesup are often unincorporated Seminole County and may be on well and septic, which affects bathroom additions.
- Many homes from the late 1980s and 1990s are on their original water heaters, shutoffs or supply lines, worth replacing while a kitchen or bath is open.
- Busy family homes need durable choices: porcelain tile or waterproof plank floors, quartz counters and tile showers with proper waterproofing.
- HOA architectural review is standard in Oviedo subdivisions for exterior work, and some HOAs restrict dumpster placement on the street.
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 Oviedo.
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 Oviedo 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 Oviedo: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Should I keep a bathtub somewhere in my Oviedo home?
Many Oviedo families convert the primary garden tub to a walk-in shower and keep a tub in the hall bath for young children or visiting grandkids. That balance suits most households and most future buyers. If no one in the home uses a tub, converting both is fine. We design around who actually showers in the house now and in the years ahead.
Who issues building permits in Oviedo?
The City of Oviedo Building Services Division issues permits for properties inside city limits, through its online portal. If your home is in unincorporated Seminole County, which is common in the Black Hammock area and some edges of town, the Seminole County Building Division issues it instead. We confirm the jurisdiction from the property appraiser record before filing.
Can I add a bathroom to an Oviedo home on septic?
Often yes, but it takes an extra step. Adding a bathroom or bedroom to a home on septic can require review of whether the existing system is sized for the added use, and that review usually comes before the building permit. We look at the system's paperwork and the lot early, so the bathroom design fits what the site can support.
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 Oviedo from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 21 miles from Oviedo 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 Oviedo
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