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$400 – $2,000+ Install Labor Only
$800 – $4,600 Average Total Cost (Tub + Install)

The average cost to install a bathtub is $2,800, but ranges from $800 to $4,600, depending on the type, material, features, and modifications needed. A basic bathtub costs $200 to $1,000 itself, and jetted tubs cost $700 to $4,000. Tub replacement costs $400 to $2,000 on average for labor.

FREESTANDING TUB 2764 SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE:! TUB SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL FREESTANDING TUB FILLER INSTALLED. In no event will American Standard be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of any installation materials including but. Bathtub installation costs depend on the size, weight and material of the tub. The average cost for supply and fit of a new tub is £850. Unless you have experience in plumbing, we recommend using a professional as costs for repair can outweigh costs of installation.

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Reviewed on October 2, 2020, by Tom Grupa and 11 Expert Bathtub Installers on HomeGuide.

Bathtub Installation or Replacement Cost

Bathtub installation or replacement costs $800 to $4,600 on average, depending on the type of tub and modifications needed. A new tub costs $200 to $1,000 itself for a basic style, and jetted tubs cost $700 to $4,000. The cost to install a tub surround is $600 to $3,500.

Bathtub Replacement Cost
Tub Type	Average Installation Cost
Basic Alcove	$600 – $2,500
Drop-In / Platform	$800 – $4,000
Freestanding / Clawfoot	$900 – $5,500
Whirlpool / Jetted	$1,500 – $6,000
Walk-In	$3,000 – $10,000

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Quick Facts

Installing a bathtub of a different style, size, or in another spot increases installation costs substantially.
Both plumbers and bathroom remodel contractors install bathtubs.
A basic bathtub replacement takes 1 to 2 days. A tub replacement and tile surround installation takes 3 to 5 days.
The average lifespan of a bathtub is 10 to 50 years.

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Bathtub Replacement Cost

Bathtub removal and replacement costs $1,000 to $9,200, depending on the tub type, tub surround, labor, and plumbing modifications needed.

Free Standing Tub Installation Cost

Bathtub Removal and Replacement Cost
Task	Average Cost
Bathtub Removal	$150 – $750
Repair Surface	$200 – $600
New Bathtub	$200 – $3,000
Tub Surround*	$600 – $1,800
New Faucets*	$300 – $750
Installation	$400 – $2,000
Permit	$50 – $300
Total Cost	$1,000 – $9,200

*Tub replacements may not require new faucets and may preserve existing surround.

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Cost To Replace Bathtub and Tiles on Wall

The average cost to replace a bathtub and tiles on the wall is $1,500 to $10,000. Prices depend on whether it's a tub combo with a built-in shower and surround or a freestanding or jetted tub with custom tiling.

Labor Cost To Replace A Bathtub

The average labor cost to replace a bathtub is $400 to $2,000, depending on the type and modifications required. Replacing a tub with the same size and style costs $300 to $1,200. Installing a different style, size, or moving the tub costs $1,200 to $3,500 and requires extensive renovations.

Labor Cost To Replace A Bathtub
Type	Average Labor Cost	Details
Typical Replacement	$300 – $1,200	Replacing with same size and style tub Minor repairs and plumbing changes May preserve existing surround or tile
Complex Installation	$1,200 – $3,500	Changing tub type, size, shape, or location Extensive renovations to the tub area New electrical wiring for jetted tubs Rerouting drain or installing new pipes Constructing a raised deck, platform, or tub enclosure

Alcove tubs are the most common and the cheapest to install. Drop-in, platform, and undermount tubs may need a platform base constructed. Jetted and walk-in tubs require electrical wiring.

Cost To Install A New Bathtub

Bathtub installation costs $600 to $2,500 for a basic replacement and $1,500 to $6,000 to install a jetted tub. Tub installation costs depend on the tub type, existing tub removal, repairs, surface preparation, platform construction, electrical wiring, and plumbing modifications.

Average Cost To Install A Bathtub
National Average Cost	$2,800
Minimum Cost	$400
Maximum Cost	$15,000
Average Range	$800to$4,600

Bathtub Installation Cost Factors

Installing a bathtub may require additional work, such as:

Bathtub Installation Cost Factors
Factor	Average Cost
Reroute / Relocate Tub Drain	$500 – $1,100
Install New Plumbing Pipes	$450 – $1,800
Electrical Wiring (Jetted Tubs)	$250 – $750
Install Tub Faucets	$300 – $750
Bathtub Door	$500 – $1,600
Tub Control Valve	$200 – $800
Shower Rod & Curtain	$20 – $400
Upgrade Water Heater	$800 – $3,500
Reinforced Floors	$100 – $350 per joist

*Wiring, reinforced floors, and upgrading the water heater, pipes, and drain not required for every bathtub installation.

Plumbers charge$45 to $150 per hour for labor to install a bathtub, modify pipes, and install new fixtures.
- Rerouting or relocating the tub drain costs $500 to $1,100.
- Larger tubs or tubs installed in a new location may need new plumbing pipes. The average cost to repipe a bathtub fixture is $450 to $1,800.
Repairs – Fixing and preparing the surface and small plumbing repairs costs$200 to $600.
Electricians charge$250 to $750 to wire a jetted tub’s motor into the home’s electrical system, depending on if existing connections are in place.
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$400 – $2,000+ Install Labor Only$800 – $4,600 Average Total Cost (Tub + Install)