Winter Park · Orange County
Walk-In Showers in Winter Park, 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 Park
Many Winter Park owners have lived in the same house for decades and want to keep living there, which is why the walk-in shower is such a common request here. The usual starting point is a built-in tub with tile up the walls in a 1950s ranch toward Lake Sue or Lakemont, or a cramped tub and shower in a cottage near Park Avenue. Owners ask for a low or no step entry, a bench, a handheld on a slide bar and blocking for grab bars, in a room that still suits the age of the house.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Winter Park
Older Winter Park baths often sit on a thick mortar bed, and taking it out can leave room for a lower threshold than a newer house allows; we confirm that at the measure. Cast iron drains under the slab are usually replaced while the floor is open. The plumbing permit comes from Winter Park Building and Permitting Services, or the Orange County Division of Building Safety for unincorporated 32792 parcels. Interior work does not need historic review. From our Kingspointe Pkwy showroom it is about 25 to 35 minutes via I-4 to Fairbanks Avenue.
Local details we plan around
- Designated historic properties and homes inside a designated district need a Certificate of Review for exterior additions or alterations before work starts; interior kitchens and baths are generally not part of it.
- Protected trees on private property need a city tree removal permit, so additions, new patios and even staging near a large oak have to be planned around the canopy.
- A Winter Park mailing address does not guarantee city permitting; parts of 32792 are unincorporated Orange County and are permitted by the county.
- Homes from the 1920s to the 1960s often have plaster walls, cast iron drains and limited electrical service that need upgrading during a kitchen or bath remodel.
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 Park.
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 Park runs
The same five steps on every kitchen, bath and renovation. Online requests get a call back within 24 to 48 hours.
- 01
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.
- 02
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 completed a full kitchen renovation in winter park and couldn’t be happier with the results. Prime construction were professional, detail-oriented, and kept everything on schedule from start to finish. The quality of the work is outstanding, and they really brought our vision to life. Highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen!"
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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 -
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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 Winter Park: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Should I take out the only bathtub in my Winter Park home for a walk-in shower?
It depends on who will live there and for how long. If you plan to stay and a tub step is already hard, a walk-in shower in the main bath often makes sense. Many older Winter Park homes have just one or two baths, so if you expect to sell to a family, keeping a tub in the second bath is a common compromise. We talk through both layouts at the first visit.
Do I need Historic Preservation Board approval to remodel my Winter Park kitchen?
Only if the home is on the Winter Park Register of Historic Places or inside a designated historic district, and only for exterior changes. A kitchen that stays within the existing walls usually needs just the building permit. If the remodel adds a window, moves an exterior door or adds square footage, the property needs a Certificate of Review first, and we plan the schedule around that hearing or committee review.
Can I remove a tree to build an addition in Winter Park?
Sometimes, but not without a permit. Winter Park requires a tree removal permit for protected trees on private property, and removal can come with replanting or a payment into the city's tree fund. We look at the trees before designing an addition, because placing the footprint to save a large oak is often simpler than permitting its removal.
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 Park from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 12 miles from Winter Park 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 Winter Park
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