Bathtub replacement cost calculator

Pick the tub material, add haul-away, and enter your ZIP. The range combines three guides; the material factor comes from Fixr's averages by material.

$5,950Typical acrylic tub replacement

$2,110Simple swap average (This Old House)

3 guidesFixr, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila

Bathtub replacement cost

$2,000 to $10,500

Typical $5,950 (US average)

$2,000Low

$10,500High

This Old House's average simple swap, tub and parts with removal, is $2,110. The guides' wider ranges include new surrounds and finish work.

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How we got this

Replace a tub, with drain, faucet and surround work$2,000 to $10,500 (typical $5,950)Fixr $2,000 to $10,500 (average $6,000), HomeAdvisor $2,104 to $9,757 (average $5,929), Bob Vila $1,390 to $10,734 (average $5,660). Middle of the lows, highs and averages.
RegionUS average prices (no ZIP entered)Enter a ZIP to scale the labor part of the price to your state's wages.
Total$2,000 to $10,500, typical $5,950

Item	Qty	Low	Typical	High
Bathtub replacement, installed	1	$2,000	$5,950	$10,500
Total		$2,000	$5,950	$10,500

Sources: Fixr, bathtub installation cost; HomeAdvisor, bathtub replacement cost; Bob Vila, bathtub replacement cost; This Old House, bathtub installation cost; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national files); US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

A full tub replacement usually costs $2,000 to $10,500, about $5,950 typical, across three guides.
This Old House's simple swap, tub and parts with removal, averages $2,110. The wider ranges include new walls and finish work.
Material moves the price: Fixr's averages run from $4,800 for steel to $10,000 for solid surface.
Old cast iron tubs are heavy to remove.

What the guides say

Guide	Range	Average
Fixr	$2,000 to $10,500	$6,000
HomeAdvisor	$2,104 to $9,757	$5,929
Bob Vila	$1,390 to $10,734	$5,660

Tub material

Material	Fixr average installed	Factor
Enameled steel	$4,800	×0.80
Cast iron	$5,000	×0.83
Acrylic	$6,000	×1.00
Fiberglass	$6,500	×1.08
Cultured marble	$9,000	×1.50
Solid surface	$10,000	×1.67

Where the money goes

This Old House breaks a typical swap into the tub $454, drain $190, faucet $249, surround $230 and old tub removal $230, about $2,110 in all. HomeAdvisor lists standard tubs at $200 to $800 and soaking tubs at $600 to $13,000. New tile walls, moving the drain or a new valve push the job to the top of the range.

A worked example

An acrylic tub replacement at the US average comes to $2,000 to $10,500, about $5,950 typical. A cast iron tub with haul-away is about $5,033. Enter a ZIP to scale the 50% labor share.

Quoting tub jobs

Say whether walls are included. It decides which end of the range you are in.
Price removal. Cast iron removal is heavy work.
Offer refinishing as the budget option.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to replace a bathtub?

About $2,000 to $10,500 in the combined range, $5,950 typical. A simple swap averages $2,110 on This Old House's numbers.

What is the cheapest bathtub?

HomeAdvisor lists standard and fiberglass tubs at $200 to $800 for the tub.

Is refinishing cheaper than replacing?

Yes. Refinishing usually costs a few hundred dollars when the tub is sound.

How much does it cost to remove an old tub?

Bob Vila says $50 to $100 to haul one away; cast iron can cost more.

Is cast iron worth it?

It holds heat and lasts, but it is heavy, so installation and removal take more work.

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