The replacement quote is never just the tub.
Here is the honest math on replacing a bathtub versus refinishing the one you own. Most customers save up to 80 percent.
What replacement actually adds up to
Pulling a tub means opening walls and floors, and every trade that touches the room bills separately. A typical tear-out includes:
| New bathtub | $250 to $450 |
| Ceramic tile or surround | $200 to $1,200 |
| Floor repairs | about $100 |
| Drywall repairs | about $100 |
| Plumber | $70 per hour |
| Plumber’s assistant | $20 per hour |
| Typical total | $2,000 or much more |
And that is 7 to 10 days without your bathroom while the trades rotate through.
Your three real options
Bathtubs and Beyond refinishing
$400 to $650Back in service within 48 hours
Brand-name liner insert system
around $1,500Days, plus weeks of measuring lead time
Qualified contractor replacement
$2,000 or more7 to 10 days of renovation
Refinishing renews the tub you already own with a professional ShurBond finish, keeps your existing tile and plumbing untouched, and even a walk-in conversion is done in a single day at a fraction of a remodel.
Tell us what is wrong with your tub.Get a price the same day.
Most refinishing jobs run $400 to $650 and are back in service within 48 hours. Describe the problem and we will tell you exactly what fixing it costs.