Walk-In Showers in Naples, FL

“Remove the tub, walk-in shower, new vanity.” It is the most common bathroom request we hear in Naples, and for good reason. Most homes here have a tub that rarely gets used, and stepping over its wall gets harder every year. A well-designed walk-in shower takes that same space and turns it into the best part of the bathroom.

A&E 24 Renovations is a family-run, owner-led studio in Naples. Enmanuel and Ashley personally lead every walk-in shower project, with a fixed scope and price before demolition.

Curbless, low-threshold, or standard?

• Curbless (zero-entry). The bathroom floor flows straight into the shower with no step. It looks seamless and high-end, and it is the safest, most future-proof choice. It usually requires recessing the floor or building up the surrounding floor so the shower drains correctly, often with a linear drain.
• Low-threshold. A very low curb that keeps most of the open look and accessibility, and is often simpler in existing floors.
• Standard curb. The most straightforward conversion, ideal when the floor structure makes curbless impractical.

Curbless showers in Naples condos

In a concrete high-rise, recessing the slab for a curbless shower is often not allowed, so curbless designs in condos usually work by building up the bathroom floor slightly or using a low-profile pan. Whatever the approach, the condo board will want to see the waterproofing details, and we include them in the submittal along with the certificate of insurance.

What makes a walk-in shower last

Tile is not waterproof; the system behind it is. Every shower we build has a proper substrate, a continuous waterproofing membrane, a correctly sloped pan, sealed niches and benches, and a flood test before tile goes on. We also make sure the exhaust fan is sized and vented to the outside, because Naples humidity is hard on bathrooms.

Details that make it a pleasure to use

• A valve placed so you can turn on the water without stepping into it.
• A fixed showerhead plus a handheld — great for cleaning and for aging in place.
• A built-in bench and a recessed niche.
• Frameless glass or a fixed panel, and large-format tile for fewer grout lines.
• Hidden blocking in the walls so grab bars can be added later without opening the tile.

Cost and timeline

A tub-to-walk-in-shower conversion in Naples commonly runs from about $12,000 to $30,000 depending on size, glass, tile, and whether it is curbless, with on-site work typically taking a couple of weeks. You get a fixed price before we begin.

Step by step: a Naples walk-in shower conversion

• Walkthrough. We measure the space, check the floor structure and drain location, and discuss curbless versus low-threshold.
• Design. Tile, glass, bench, niche, valve location, and showerhead options.
• Fixed price and approvals. A written scope and price, a permit for the plumbing changes, and the condo association submittal where needed.
• Demolition. The tub and old surround come out, and the drain is moved or adjusted.
• Waterproofing. Substrate, membrane, sloped pan, and a flood test.
• Tile, glass, and fixtures. Then a final walkthrough and a written warranty.

Keeping a tub for resale

If the tub you are removing is the only one in your home, it is worth thinking about resale. Some buyers, especially families, still want at least one tub. Many Naples owners solve this by converting the primary bath to a walk-in shower while keeping a tub in a guest bath, which gives you the daily comfort you want and keeps your home appealing to the widest range of buyers.

Walk-in shower design ideas for Naples homes

A few designs work especially well here. A curbless shower running the full width of the room with a single fixed glass panel feels open and is easy to clean. A tiled bench under a window brings in natural light while staying private with frosted glass. Large-format porcelain in a warm stone look keeps grout to a minimum, which matters in humid Naples bathrooms. A recessed niche sized for real bottles, a handheld sprayer on a slide bar, and a linear drain along the back wall complete a shower that looks like a spa and works for every stage of life.

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