Winter Garden · Orange County
Walk-In Showers in Winter Garden, 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 Winter Garden
Walk-in shower requests in Winter Garden often come from families making room for a parent, or owners who bought a two-story Horizon West home and now want an easier shower on the main floor. The usual candidates are a downstairs tub and shower combo in a guest bath, the cramped builder shower beside the primary garden tub, or a small original bath in an older house near Plant Street. Owners ask for a low or curbless entry, a bench, a handheld shower and wall blocking for grab bars, planned now instead of added later.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Winter Garden
Where the shower sits changes the method here. On a Horizon West slab, a new drain location means cutting and patching concrete. Upstairs, a curbless entry depends on how the floor framing runs, so a low curb is often the practical choice. Older downtown homes on raised floors let the drain move under the floor. The City of Winter Garden asks for revised plans when a permitted project changes, so we settle the layout first, then file with the city or Orange County for Horizon West.
Local details we plan around
- Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, so a Winter Garden address there means a county permit, not a city one.
- Older homes near Plant Street may have raised floors, older drain lines and original wood floors worth protecting during the work.
- Horizon West homes are often 10 to 20 years old, the age when builder showers, cabinets and flooring typically start failing.
- Two-story plans in newer neighborhoods put bathrooms over living space, so waterproofing and leak prevention upstairs are a priority.
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 Winter Garden.
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 Winter Garden 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."
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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 Winter Garden: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Can I get a curbless shower upstairs in my Horizon West home?
Sometimes. A curbless shower needs the shower floor to sit lower than the bathroom floor, and on a second story that depends on the floor framing, which is often engineered trusses that cannot simply be cut down. When recessing is not possible, a low curb or a gently sloped entry still gives an easy step in. We check the framing before we promise either.
Is Horizon West part of the City of Winter Garden for permits?
No. Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, even though many homes there use a Winter Garden or Windermere mailing address. Building permits for those homes go to the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Homes inside Winter Garden city limits, including the historic downtown area, are permitted by the City of Winter Garden Building Department.
Can you update an older home near downtown Winter Garden without losing its character?
Yes. We often keep original trim, doors and wood floors in the rest of the house while remodeling the kitchen and baths inside the existing layout. We look at the subfloor, plumbing and wiring during the in-home visit and explain where older systems may need replacing, so the estimate reflects what a house of that age usually needs.
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 Winter Garden from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 12 miles from Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden
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