Winter Springs · Seminole County
Walk-In Showers in Winter Springs, 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 Winter Springs
Winter Springs has many long-time owners who plan to stay in their Tuscawilla, Highlands or Oak Forest homes, and the walk-in shower is often what makes that realistic. A typical request replaces a 1980s garden tub and fiberglass stall with a curbless shower that a walker or shower chair can roll into, a wide opening, a built-in bench, a handheld shower on a slide bar and a thermostatic valve that holds the water temperature steady. Some owners convert the guest bath tub instead, for a parent who visits or moves in.
What changes for a walk-in shower in Winter Springs
In Winter Springs, a shower that moves its drain needs a plumbing permit separate from the building permit, and the city returns incomplete applications, so we submit a complete package with both from the start, plus an electrical permit if the job adds lighting or circuits. A curbless floor on these slabs means recessing the concrete, and we install solid wall blocking for grab bars before waterproofing. Parcels outside city limits go to Seminole County. Tuscawilla's oaks and HOA rules shape where the dumpster can sit, about 35 to 45 minutes from our Kingspointe Pkwy showroom.
Local details we plan around
- Winter Springs requires separate electrical and plumbing permits alongside the building permit, and incomplete applications are returned.
- Many owners are remodeling to stay long term, so walk-in showers with low curbs, grab-bar blocking and wider openings are common requests.
- Kitchen soffits and vaulted ceilings in 1980s homes can hide ductwork or vents, which affects cabinet heights and lighting plans.
- Wooded Tuscawilla lots with mature oaks shape dumpster and delivery placement, and any tree removal for exterior work needs a city arbor permit.
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 Springs.
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 Springs 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.
- 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 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 Winter Springs: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
What makes a walk-in shower safe for aging in place?
The biggest factors are a curbless or very low entry, slip-resistant floor tile, a bench at a comfortable height, a handheld shower within reach of the seat, and grab bars anchored into solid blocking rather than drywall. A thermostatic or pressure-balancing valve prevents sudden temperature swings. Good lighting and an entry wide enough for a walker complete the plan, and we design it all in 3D first.
Who issues building permits in Winter Springs?
The City of Winter Springs Building Division issues building permits for properties inside city limits, with separate permits for electrical and plumbing work. Parcels in unincorporated Seminole County with a Winter Springs address are permitted by the Seminole County Building Division instead. We check the tax district on the property appraiser record before filing.
Can you make a Winter Springs bathroom easier to use as we age?
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests we get in Winter Springs. We replace a garden tub or high-curb shower with a walk-in shower that has a low or no curb, add solid blocking in the walls so grab bars can go in now or later, use slip-resistant tile, raise the vanity height and improve lighting.
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 Springs from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 19 miles from Winter Springs 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 Springs
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