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Bathtub Replacement in Lawrence, KS — Professional Service

Bathtub replacement in Lawrence, KS. Acrylic, steel, and cast iron tubs swapped in the same footprint, set on a proper mortar bed, with the waste and overflow replaced rather than reused.

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Handyman fastening the flange of a new white alcove bathtub to the opened stud wall during a bathtub replacement in a Lawrence, KS bathroom

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Bathtub replacement runs $1,100 to $2,400 for a standard acrylic swap and climbs from there based on one question more than any other: does the drain stay where it is. A tub that matches the existing footprint, in the same length and with the drain on the same end, is a one to two day job confined to the alcove. Change the length, switch the drain hand, or move to a freestanding tub, and the floor comes open and a licensed plumber joins the project.

Old West Lawrence's older two-story homes add a wrinkle worth planning for at the estimate rather than discovering on moving day. A lot of these houses have narrow stairwells with a tight turn partway up, and the original upstairs tub is frequently cast iron. That combination decides material choice as much as taste does: an acrylic tub at 60 to 90 pounds goes up those stairs in one trip, while a 300 to 400 pound cast iron replacement is a genuinely different conversation about both handling logistics and whether the floor framing below was built to carry it.

Material is a real trade-off rather than a matter of budget alone. Acrylic feels warm immediately and carries easily down a narrow hallway. Porcelain-enameled steel is cheap and hard-wearing but cold underfoot. Cast iron is in a category of its own for heat retention and longevity, and it is the right choice if the structure supports it and you plan to stay in the house.

Removal is the part homeowners underestimate. Cast iron does not come out through a doorway in one piece, it is scored and broken up in place, then carried out in manageable pieces. We handle tub removal and haul-off, framing and subfloor repair, ledger and mortar bed setting, waste and overflow replacement, surrounds and tile, and access panel installation. Call 877-519-9702 for a free bathtub replacement estimate.

Same-Footprint Tub Swaps

Cast Iron Removal & Haul-Off

Mortar Bed Setting

Waste & Overflow Replacement

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Our Process

How We Handle Bathtub Replacement

Confirm Size, Drain Hand and Access

Tub length, depth, apron style and which end the drain sits on are verified against the opening before anything is ordered, along with the path the old tub has to leave by.

Remove the Old Tub and Inspect

The surround comes off, the tub is disconnected and cut out if it is cast iron, and the studs, subfloor and drain line get looked at while everything is open.

Set the New Tub on a Bed, Not on Air

A fresh waste and overflow, a level ledger, and a full mortar or foam setting bed under the base so the floor of the tub never flexes underfoot.

Seal, Surround and Water Test

The flange goes behind the backer board rather than being caulked over, the surround is fitted, and the drain and overflow are tested under a full tub before the job is closed out.

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Common questions from Lawrence homeowners about our bathtub replacement service.

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How much does bathtub replacement cost in Lawrence?

A straight acrylic tub swap in the same footprint runs $1,100 to $2,400 including the tub, a new waste and overflow assembly, and haul-off of the old unit. Cast iron runs $2,200 to $4,500 because the old tub has to be broken up and carried out in pieces.

Can I replace a bathtub without tearing out the whole bathroom?

Yes, when the new tub matches the old footprint. A standard alcove tub is 60 inches long and 30 to 32 inches wide, and if your replacement matches that and the drain stays on the same end, the work stays confined to the tub alcove.

What is the difference between acrylic, steel and cast iron tubs?

Acrylic is light at 60 to 90 pounds and easy to carry through a house. Porcelain-enameled steel weighs around 70 pounds and is inexpensive but cold and prone to chipping. Cast iron weighs 300 to 400 pounds, holds heat far better, and lasts fifty years, but needs floor structure that can carry it and a crew that can move it.

Do you have to put mortar under a bathtub?

Under acrylic and fiberglass tubs, yes. Without a continuous bed of mortar or structural foam, the floor of the tub flexes every time someone steps in, which cracks the finish over time and works the drain connection loose.

Are Old West Lawrence's two-story homes harder to get a new tub into?

Often, yes. Many of those houses have narrow stairwells with a tight turn partway up, and the original tub upstairs is frequently cast iron. That combination decides material choice as much as taste does, since an acrylic tub goes up those stairs in one trip while a cast iron replacement is a genuinely different conversation about both handling and floor framing.

Pricing Guide

Bathtub Replacement Cost in Lawrence, KS

Bathtub replacement in Lawrence typically runs: acrylic alcove tub swap in the same footprint, including a new waste and overflow assembly and haul-off of the old tub, $1,100–$2,400; porcelain-enameled steel tub $1,000–$2,100; cast iron tub $2,200–$4,500, which reflects breaking the old tub out in pieces and a three-person set on the new one; freestanding tub $1,800–$4,500 before plumbing.

A three-piece acrylic surround runs $600–$1,400 installed. A tiled surround over a waterproofing membrane runs $1,600–$3,800. Replacing the pressure-balance mixing valve while the wall is open runs $450–$950. Free estimates. Call 877-519-9702.