Service

Bathtub Replacement in Toledo, OH

Swap a worn, stained, or failing bathtub for a new tub or tub-shower unit — done right behind the walls, too.

What it is, in plain language

A tub replacement removes your existing bathtub and surround and installs a new tub or complete tub-shower unit, with fresh moisture-proof backing behind the walls, a new drain and overflow connection, and clean finished surrounds. It's the right call when the tub itself has failed but the room still works for you.

This is for you if…

Families who still need a tub for kids or want to keep one for resale
Homeowners with a chipped, stained, or leaking tub that refinishing can't save
Anyone with a builder-grade fiberglass unit that's cracked or flexing underfoot

Probably not, if…

You're actually ready to be done with tubs entirely — a conversion may serve you better (we'll tell you which at the estimate)
You want a quick refinish/reglaze — we replace rather than coat over problems

Problems this solves

Chips, rust, and stains that come back no matter how it's cleaned
A previous refinish that's peeling
A flexing or cracked fiberglass tub floor
Slow leaks at the drain or overflow quietly damaging the floor below

What's included

Removal and haul-away of the old tub and surround
New tub or tub-shower unit, set level and fully supported
New drain, overflow, and shoe connections
Moisture-proof backing behind the new surround
Grout-free acrylic surround walls
New valve and fixtures if yours are dated or worn

Timeline

A straight swap in the same footprint is typically among our fastest projects — often just a few working days. Your written estimate includes a specific range.

Honest cost range

Tub replacements typically run in the lower portion of our $8,000–$18,000 project range, since the footprint and plumbing usually stay put. Hidden subfloor or framing repairs are the most common cost driver.

Full pricing guide →

How the project runs

Every project follows the Built-Right Bath Method — the same four steps whether it's a grab bar or a full bathroom.

1. Listen First

Your free in-home consult starts with us being quiet. What's wrong with the room, how you use it, what you want it to become — the plan comes from your answers, not our template.

2. Laser-Measure & Plan

We laser-measure the actual room — including the out-of-square walls every older home has — and put scope, materials, price, and a timeline range in writing.

3. Moisture-Proof Build

Full tear-out, honest inspection of what's behind the walls, and moisture-proof backing on every wet wall before a single panel goes up. Our crew stays on your job until it's done.

4. Finish & Stand Behind It

Tight seams, clean caulk lines, and a broom-clean site. You receive a clearly documented project scope and a final walkthrough before the job is considered complete.