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Everything you need to make a confident shower decision — the materials and options that matter, and exactly how to check that any contractor you hire is licensed, permitted, and real in Florida.
Serving the Tampa Bay Area & All of Florida
A Shower Is a Waterproofing Project in Disguise
Most shower problems aren't about the tile you can see — they're about the waterproofing and plumbing you can't. Here's a plain-English look at the options that matter, so you can buy with confidence.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Trade an unused tub for a low-threshold walk-in shower — the fastest way to modernize a bathroom and make it safer.
Walk-In & Curbless Showers
Low- or zero-threshold entries that are easier to step into, easier to clean, and ready for grab bars and seating.
Acrylic & Solid-Surface Walls
Durable, grout-free wall systems that resist mold and wipe clean — great for fast, low-maintenance builds.
Tile & Custom Builds
Fully custom tile showers over a properly waterproofed pan and walls — the premium, design-forward option.
Frameless & Custom Glass
Measured and installed as part of the build so the glass, waterproofing, and plumbing all line up.
Waterproofing & Plumbing
The part you never see and the part that matters most — done to Florida code by a licensed plumbing contractor, never covered up.
⚠ The Contractor Tricks We Refuse to Play
If you're collecting bids, watch for these. They're common — and they're exactly why so many shower jobs leak, fail inspection, or never get finished.
- Skipping permits. “We don't need a permit for that” usually means no inspection — and no record the work was done right.
- Working unlicensed. A “handyman” doing licensed plumbing or structural work is illegal in Florida and leaves you holding the liability.
- No license, no insurance. If they're not licensed and insured, an injury or a flood on your job can land on you.
- Lowball, then load. A cheap number up front, then a pile of “change orders” once the wall is open.
- No written contract or scope. If it isn't in writing, it isn't a promise.
- Subcontractor finger-pointing. The plumber blames the tile guy, the tile guy blames the GC, and nobody fixes the leak.
We Hold Real Licenses — and We'll Show You
Showers In Hours is a DBA of Proactive Construction & Design LLC. We carry both the building and plumbing licenses in-house, pull permits, and build to Florida code on every job — no handoffs, no finger-pointing.
Florida Building Contractor: CBC1263413 · Florida Plumbing Contractor: CFC1434207 · BBB A+
Don't Take Our Word for It — Verify Any Contractor
Before you sign with anyone (including us), look them up. It's free and takes two minutes. Confirm the license is active and the business is real.