Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Replace a Bathtub
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Bath Tub Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade bath tub. | 1 tub | $371.54 | $598.95 |
| Bath Tub Labor Direct labor expenses to replace bathtub. | 4.9 hours | $248.80 | $262.05 |
| Bath Tub Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace bathtub including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 tub | $36.24 | $39.24 |
| Bath Tub Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Replace Bathtub | 1 tub | $676.58 | $925.24 |
| | Average cost per tub | $676.58 | $925.24 |
Cost to Replace a Bathtub - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace a Bathtub averages $676.58 - $925.24 per tub in 2013. This Bathtub Replacement cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Bathtub Replacement project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Bathtub Replacement - Average Cost Per Tub
Expect to pay in the high end of the $676.58 - $925.24 per tub range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Bathtub Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace a Bathtub - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Bathtub Replacement, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Bathtub Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Bathtub Replacement. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Replace a Bathtub - References
- PHCC Labor Estimator Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors Foundation, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, Jun 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- Water Heating United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
