Tub Replacement in Meridian, Idaho
Keep a tub. Swap the unit. This is not a conversion to a shower.
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This job covers
- Same-size alcove acrylic swap
- Cast-iron out, lighter tub in
- Tub plus new surround as one package
- Keep-the-tub when it is the only full bath
Tub Replacement in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian Quality Shower Conversions handles tub replacement in Meridian when you want a new basin in the same alcove, not a stall. Same-size swaps in production 60-inch bays are the common path. This page is the keep-the-tub job.
Call (208) 274-7129 with alcove width and a photo of the apron. We quote a swap, not a conversion, unless you change the ask.
Tub Replacement Options for Meridian Properties
A new tub is still a plumbing fixture. Same-size acrylic swaps, a lighter tub after cast iron, surround-and-tub packages, and the only-bath keep are different clocks.
Same-size alcove acrylic swap
The 60 by 30 pocket stays. New acrylic tub, new overflow, new spout. Drain stays if the shoe matches. This is the south Meridian default when the gelcoat is gone and the household still soaks kids.
Cast-iron out, lighter tub in
Old Town and some Bench-era houses still have iron. Out is a hall and a weight problem. In is a lighter unit that still needs a solid floor and a flange tie. We plan the path before we break the apron.
Tub plus new surround as one package
The kit and the basin share a flange. Replacing both closes the wet wall as a system. Mixing a new tub with a stained kit leaves a joint that will open.
Keep-the-tub when it is the only full bath
If there is no other soak, say so. Many owners still want a basin for kids or resale. We will not talk you into a stall on this page. Conversion is a different ask.
How We Handle Bathtub Replacement in Meridian
- We measure the pocket, the overflow, and the hall path for the old unit.
- Water off. Tub and kit come out. Subfloor is checked and repaired if stained.
- New tub set level. Drain and overflow tied. Flange sealed to the wall.
- Surround, spout, and a water test. You use it after the silicone window.
Materials and Methods
Tubs need an overflow, a shoe, and a spout. Acrylic and fiberglass units are the usual replacements. The flange ties into cement board or a listed backer. Silicone at the deck. Mixing valve can stay if it is sound; a diverter in the spout is still a tub feature. International Plumbing Code covers trap, vent, and anti-scald on the shower head if the combo stays a combo. We do not skip the overflow. A pan drain is the wrong hardware on a tub.
What Bathtub Replacement Costs in Meridian
HomeAdvisor publishes $1,999 to $9,416, average near $5,707. Angi lists $2,101 to $9,747. Fixr puts install or replace work at $2,000 to $10,500. Three movers: cast iron demo, floor repair, and whether the surround comes off. We quote this basin.
Keeping a tub in the only full bath
Plenty of Meridian plans have one tub and one stall already, or one combo and a powder. If this combo is the only soak, a conversion is a listing note some buyers still care about. Replacement keeps the soak.
We still open the flange. A pretty new basin on a rotten floor is a short life. We are not a liner company. The old tub comes out.
Call (208) 274-7129 when you want a basin, not a pan.
Questions
How do I get a bathtub replacement estimate in Meridian?
Send alcove width, the city, and photos of the tub apron and the surround. Say if this is the only soak in the house. We quote a same-size swap when the drain and overflow can stay. A conversion off this page is a different job. Bring the material you want: acrylic or other.
Is tub replacement the same as a tub to shower conversion?
No. Replacement keeps a basin, an overflow, and a spout. Conversion removes those and sets a pan. If you want a stall, use the conversion page. This page is for houses that still want a soak, including the only full bath in a production plan.
Can you pull a cast-iron tub through a production hall?
Cast iron is heavy and the hall is often 36 inches. We piece it or we plan the path before demo day. A lighter acrylic tub comes in easier. The flange still has to tie to the wall. A cracked apron is not a reason to force a one-piece iron unit back in.
Do you replace the surround with the tub?
Usually yes, because the old kit shares the tub flange. Leaving stained walls on a new basin looks unfinished and leaks at the joint. A tile surround can stay only if it is sound and the new flange height matches. We check that with the wall open.
What if the subfloor is soft under the tub?
The floor gets repaired before a new tub sits. A basin on wet wood will crack the next flange. This is still a replacement job, with floor work added. We do not set a new tub on a stain and hope.
What do guides say bathtub replacement costs?
HomeAdvisor lists bathtub replacement from about $1,999 to $9,416, average near $5,707. Angi publishes $2,101 to $9,747. Fixr puts install or replace work around $2,000 to $10,500. Material and floor repair move the bid. We quote this alcove.
Ready for a shower conversion estimate in Meridian?
Tub out, shower in. Tile or acrylic. Free estimate, no obligation.