Bathtub replacement · Davie, FL
Bathtub Replacement Davie, FL: The Tub and Everything Behind It
Bathtub replacement Davie homeowners plan is rarely just the tub: the tile around it, the drain under it and the valve behind it all come into play, and we price each one before the old tub comes out.
- Estimate
- Free, in person
- Drain and valve
- Checked before removal
- Changes
- Your signature first
- Your contact
- One person, named
- Part of Gaven Constructions
- Free on-site estimates
- Written 1-year workmanship warranty
- Dedicated project contact
What Comes Out With the Old Tub
A built-in tub is set in place before the walls around it are finished. The tile laps over its edge, the drain connects underneath, and the faucet valve sits in the wall behind it. Taking it out means touching all of that.
So the question is not only which tub goes in. It is how much of the wall comes off, whether the drain and the overflow are replaced, whether the valve can stay, and what the floor looks like once the old tub is gone. Each answer changes the price, and none of them can be seen from the bathroom side.
We look at those four things at the visit, tell you what we expect, and write it down. If the old tub shows something new when it comes out, you see it before anything goes back in.
When Bathtub Replacement Makes Sense
Bathtub replacement makes sense when the tub itself has failed, not just its surface.
The tub flexes or cracks. A tub that moves under your feet, or a crack in the shell, is past refinishing. Water that gets through it ends up in the floor below.
The finish is gone and has been redone before. If a tub has been refinished before and is peeling again, another coat is treating the surface while the reason it keeps failing stays in place.
The drain leaks. Stains on the ceiling below, or a soft spot at the end of the tub, can point to the drain or the overflow. Reaching them often means opening the wall or taking the tub out.
The tub is hard to get in and out of. A lower tub wall, a tub with a door, or backing in the wall for grab bars can make the bathroom easier to use, and that starts with replacing the tub.
The rest of the bathroom is being redone. If the tile is coming off anyway, the tub behind it is easier to replace now than after the new tile is up.
You want a different size or shape. A deeper soaking tub, or a tub that fits the alcove better, means a new tub and new plumbing connections to match it.
When the Tub Does Not Need Replacing
If the tub is in good shape and the problem is a fixture that can be fixed, like a dripping faucet, a loose drain stopper or failed caulk, replacing the whole tub is more than the job needs. In that case a localized repair makes more sense, and we will say so at the visit.
Refinish, Line or Replace
There are three ways to deal with an old tub, and they do very different amounts of work.
Refinishing. The tub stays where it is and gets a new coating on its surface. Nothing in the wall or the drain changes. It fits a tub that is sound underneath and only looks tired, and it does nothing for a crack, a flex or a leak.
A liner. A molded shell is fitted over the old tub, often with matching panels for the walls. The old tub stays in place underneath. It changes the look without opening the walls, and it depends on the old tub and the wall behind it being sound, because neither gets seen.
A new tub. The old tub comes out, and with it the first rows of tile or the whole surround, depending on how it was set. The drain and overflow are usually replaced, and the valve is checked or replaced to suit the new tub. The floor under the old tub gets inspected and repaired if it needs it. It is the version that lets you see what was behind and under the tub, and the one that lets you change its size or height.
If nobody in the house takes baths, there is a fourth option: taking the tub out and putting in a shower. We will tell you at the visit if that fits better.
The Tubs in Davie's Older Homes
The Census Bureau's 2024 count of when Davie's housing was built puts 14,977 of the Town's 44,743 homes before 1980, and 9,315 of those in the 1970s alone.
In a house from that decade, a tub that nobody ever changed is more than 45 years old. Replacing it is not just a fixture swap: the drain and the overflow under it, the valve in the wall behind it and the wall around it are all as old as the tub, and they all get touched when it comes out. That is why the scope lists each one, with what we plan to do and what it costs, instead of a single line for the tub.
A tub from that era may also have gone in before the walls and the door frame were finished. It does not always fit back out through the bathroom door in one piece. We check that at the visit, so how it leaves the house is part of the plan, not a surprise on the day.
We work out of 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314. Davie is home base, and we cover 19 other cities across Broward.
How a Bathtub Replacement Runs
- The visit. We look at the tub, the tile around it, the faucet wall and, where we can reach it, the drain. We measure the alcove and the doorway, and ask who uses the tub.
- The options. Refinish, line, replace or convert, with what each one does and does not fix.
- The written proposal. The tub, the tile, the drain, the valve and any floor repair as separate lines, with what is included, what is not and an estimated schedule that counts the permit and the tub's lead time.
- Selections. The tub, the valve trim and any new tile are chosen and ordered before removal, so the bathroom is not out of use waiting for parts.
- Removal. The tile comes off along the tub, the plumbing is disconnected and the old tub comes out. If the floor or the wall shows damage, you see it and approve the repair in writing first.
- The new tub. It is set level, the drain and overflow are connected, the tub is filled to check for leaks, and the plumbing is inspected before the wall closes.
- Tile and the walkthrough. The wall is closed and tiled, the caulk goes on, and we run the water with you before handing over the warranty papers.
What Bathtub Replacement Costs Around Davie
One Miami-Dade remodeling contractor's 2026 cost guide puts bathtub replacement, installed, at $1,500 to $3,500 per tub. That is their range for that job, not our price, and it does not describe the tile, the wall or the floor work that can come with it.
What moves the price of a bathtub replacement is mostly what surrounds the tub:
How much tile comes off. Some tubs can be replaced by removing the bottom rows of tile. Others need the whole surround redone, because the old tile cannot be matched.
The drain and the valve. A new drain and overflow are usually part of the job. A valve that cannot work with the new tub means opening the wall behind it.
The floor under the tub. If it is soft or stained, it gets repaired before the new tub goes in.
The tub itself. A standard alcove tub, a deeper soaking tub and a tub with a door are different products at different prices.
Getting the old one out. If it does not fit through the door, it is cut up in place, and that is part of the work.
The visit and the estimate are free. You get our price in writing after we have seen the tub, with each of those items on its own line.
Why Homeowners Call Us for the Tub
A tub replacement goes wrong at the drain: a connection that leaks into the floor below, a rough-in set to the wrong height, a valve that does not match. Those are the parts you never see again.
The plumbing is planned with the tub. The drain, the overflow and the valve are chosen to fit the new tub before the old one comes out.
The tub is tested before the wall closes. It is filled and checked for leaks while the drain can still be reached.
One person to call. You know before work starts who coordinates the plumber and the tile setter, and who answers your call if something is off.
Changes in writing first. If the floor or the wall shows damage, you see the price and the schedule effect before anything moves.
A written warranty. One year on our workmanship from the day we hand the bathroom back, plus whatever the tub's manufacturer gives you. General Contractor Davie is part of Gaven Constructions.
Permits
Permits and Inspections in Davie
Plumbing work and the Town. Disconnecting and reconnecting a tub drain or replacing a valve is plumbing, and it usually goes through the Town's Building Division with an inspection before the wall is closed. We list what your scope needs in the proposal.
Painted walls in older houses. If your house went up before 1978, the EPA's lead renovation rule says anyone paid to disturb its painted surfaces has to be certified in lead-safe work practices. Cutting out the wall around a tub can do exactly that, so the method is part of the plan for those houses.
Your HOA. If you live in an HOA, it may set its own rules on work hours and debris. That approval is separate from the Town's permit.
FAQ
Bathtub Replacement Questions From Davie Homeowners
How much does bathtub replacement cost in Davie?
One Miami-Dade remodeling contractor's 2026 guide puts it at $1,500 to $3,500 per tub, installed. The tile, the valve and any floor repair can add to that. We give you our price in writing after a free visit.
Who should I call to replace a bathtub in Davie, a plumber or a remodeler?
The job needs a plumber for the drain and the valve, and someone for the tile and the wall. We coordinate both, so one scope covers the whole job and one person answers for it.
Should I refinish, line or replace my bathtub in Davie?
Refinishing and lining change the surface and leave the tub, the drain and the wall as they are. If the tub cracks, flexes or leaks, replacing it is the option that fixes the cause.
What is the easiest bathtub to get in and out of for a Davie home?
A tub with a lower wall, or a walk-in tub with a door, is easier to step into. Backing in the wall for grab bars helps with any tub. We talk through the options at the visit.
Should a Davie house keep at least one bathtub?
That depends on who lives there and who will. If small children or anyone who needs to bathe instead of shower uses the house, keeping one tub somewhere is worth weighing before you replace or remove one.
What if the plumbing for my new tub in Davie is set wrong?
Our workmanship carries a written one-year warranty from the day we hand the bathroom back. The tub is also filled and checked for leaks before the wall closes, which is when a problem is cheapest to fix.
Bathtub replacement is one of our remodeler services for Davie homes, with the drain, the valve and the wall priced alongside the tub.
Show us the tub, and what it is doing.
A worn finish, a crack, a drain that leaks below, a tub that is hard to climb into. We come look for free, check the wall and the drain, and give you the options in writing. Our office is at 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314.
