Swapping out a cracked, stained or outdated tub for a new one in the same footprint, without converting the space to a shower. If you want a shower instead, see our tub-to-shower conversion page.
Bathtub replacement, tub swap and bathtub refinishing all come up when a tub is cracked, stained or simply outdated but a household still wants a tub in that spot. This is different from a tub-to-shower conversion, since it keeps a tub in the same footprint, and is usually the faster, lower-cost of the two paths for Lake Charles bathrooms.
A tub swap looks simple, but a few things matter for a leak-free result.
Standard alcove tubs come in a few common sizes; matching the existing footprint avoids cutting into the surrounding tile or floor.
A tub that has been leaking for a while often means the subfloor underneath needs to be checked, and sometimes repaired, before the new tub goes in.
Removing an old tub frequently chips the surrounding tile. We plan for patch or partial re-tile work as part of the estimate, not as a surprise later.
We inspect the existing tub, surround and any signs of a leak.
You choose the new tub style, material and fixtures.
The old tub is removed and the subfloor is checked.
The new tub is set, plumbed and sealed against the surround.
We check the drain, overflow and caulking with you before calling the job done.
Fiberglass and acrylic cost less than cast iron or a stone-resin soaking tub.
Water damage found under an old tub adds repair cost beyond the tub itself.
Patching or re-tiling the surround after removal adds to the total.
Upgrading the faucet, drain or overflow trim is a modest add to a straight swap.
Based in Lake Charles, LA 70601, we serve the city and the surrounding towns below.
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Call us about your project and we will schedule a visit and send a written, itemized estimate.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Serving Lake Charles & all of Calcasieu Parish