Replacing a bathtub costs a national average of $5,929 per Angi’s 2026 data from 4,360 projects, with most homeowners paying $2,104 to $9,756.1 HomeGuide puts the typical total at $1,500 to $8,000, and Fixr averages $6,000 within a $2,000 to $10,500 range.2,3 Prices below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi’s page is labeled 2026 data (updated October 20, 2026), HomeGuide’s guide is dated August 2025, and Fixr’s was updated August 29, 2025. Your price depends on tub style, material, and whether the job involves plumbing moves, subfloor work, or electrical for jets.
$5,929
average replacement (Angi, 4,360 projects)
$1,500 – $8,000
typical total (HomeGuide)
$6,000
average install (Fixr)
$100 – $2,000
labor (Angi)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $5,929 average; most pay $2,104 – $9,756; low $189, high $15,000+ | 4,360 verified projects (2026 data, updated Oct 20, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $1,500 – $8,000 total replacement (unit $300 – $3,000+, labor $400 – $2,000+) | Bathtub replacement cost guide (dated August 20, 2025) |
| Fixr | $6,000 average; $2,000 – $10,500 range; low $800, high $24,000 | Bathtub installation cost guide (updated August 29, 2025) |
The three averages land in the same band, but the published ranges do not agree at the edges, and the sources do not establish why.1,2,3
Cost by tub style
Each source slices styles differently. Angi and Fixr price installed projects, while HomeGuide’s style table also includes labor, materials, and modifications.
| Style | Angi (2026) | HomeGuide (installed) | Fixr (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / alcove | $200 – $800 | $1,500 – $2,000 | $450 – $1,400 |
| Drop-in / platform | — | $1,800 – $3,500 | $900 – $5,000 |
| Tub-shower combo | — | $2,000 – $4,500 | $950 – $2,400 |
| Freestanding | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,200 – $5,000 (incl. clawfoot) | $1,200 – $10,000 (incl. clawfoot) |
| Whirlpool / jetted | $1,000 – $4,000 | $3,000 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| Soaking | $600 – $13,000 | — | $1,400 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in | $4,000 – $22,100 | $3,000 – $15,000 | $2,000 – $8,000 |
| Clawfoot | $10,000+ | — | — |
| Japanese style | — | — | $1,200 – $24,000 |
| Corner | — | — | $1,400 – $8,000 |
| Undermount | — | — | $1,200 – $8,000 |
Walk-in tubs show the widest disagreement: Angi’s top end is nearly three times Fixr’s, and none of the sources explains the spread.1,2,3 Freestanding pricing also diverges; HomeGuide and Fixr fold clawfoot models into that row while Angi prices them separately.1,2,3
Cost by material
The three sources measure different things here: Angi’s table reflects its project data, HomeGuide prices the tub unit only, and Fixr publishes installed averages by material. Read each column on its own basis.
| Material | Angi (2026) | HomeGuide (unit only) | Fixr (installed average) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass | $200 – $800 | $300 – $1,000 | $6,500 |
| Acrylic | $700 – $1,000 (up to $14,000 high-end) | $300 – $1,200 | $6,000 |
| Enameled steel | $200 – $1,000 | $300 – $1,500 | $4,800 |
| Cast iron | $400 – $14,000 | $600 – $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Cultured marble | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,000 – $4,000 | $9,000 |
| Solid surface | — | $1,400 – $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Copper | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,800 – $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Ceramic | $5,000 – $10,000 | — | $12,500 |
| Granite / stone | $10,000 – $20,000 | $2,000 – $10,000 (stone) | $24,000 (granite) |
Fixr’s installed averages run far above the other sources’ figures for the same materials; its numbers are installed project averages rather than unit prices, and the sources do not establish the full reason for the gap.1,2,3 All three agree on the ordering: fiberglass, acrylic, and steel are the budget picks, while cast iron, copper, and stone sit at the top.1,2,3
Removal, plumbing, and add-ons
| Item | Cost (source) |
|---|---|
| Old tub removal and disposal | $150 – $4,500 (Angi); $150 – $750 (HomeGuide); $200 – $1,200 (Fixr) |
| Labor | $100 – $2,000 (Angi); $400 – $2,000+ (HomeGuide); $1,200 – $3,000, or 20–50% of the job (Fixr) |
| Moving plumbing lines | $400 – $1,900 (Angi) |
| Plumbing modifications | $200 – $700+ (HomeGuide) |
| Utility upgrades (plumbing/electrical) | $250 – $500 (Fixr) |
| Subfloor prep / reinforcement | $300 – $800 (Angi, HomeGuide) |
| Tub surround | $500 – $2,000 (Angi); $400 – $24,000+ by material (Fixr) |
| New faucet | $50 – $900 (Angi); $200 – $600 (HomeGuide) |
| Shower valve | $225 – $575 (HomeGuide) |
| Electrical panel upgrade for jetted tubs | $1,600 average (Angi) |
| Permits | $50 – $500 plumbing, $10 – $500 electrical (Angi); $50 – $250 (HomeGuide) |
| Water damage repairs found mid-job | $450 – $14,000 (Angi); $200 – $700 wall repairs (HomeGuide) |
The labor and removal ranges disagree across all three sources, and none explains the spread; ask for an itemized estimate so each line is visible.1,2,3 Jetted and whirlpool tubs need GFCI-protected electrical work, which Angi and HomeGuide both flag as a job for a licensed electrician.1,2
Conversions and liners
Converting a shower to a tub costs $2,000 to $10,500 per Angi or $4,300 to $11,800 per Fixr, with structural reinforcement adding $2,000 or more if the floor must carry a filled tub.1,3 Going the other way, Fixr puts tub-to-shower conversion at $1,000 to $9,000 plus $500 to $2,000 in build-back.3 A bath liner (a custom acrylic layer over the existing tub) averages $6,400, ranging from $2,700 to $10,200, per Angi.1
Timeline and DIY vs pro
HomeGuide puts a straightforward replacement at one to three days, longer with custom tile or plumbing changes, and notes DIY is possible but mistakes risk leaks and water damage.2 Angi adds that professional installation preserves manufacturer warranties, which DIY work can void.1
Related guides
Walk-in tub cost
Bathtub Refinishing Cost
Shower Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Bathtub Replacement Cost? (2026 Data, updated October 20, 2026)
2. HomeGuide — Bathtub Replacement or Installation Cost (dated August 20, 2025)
3. Fixr — Cost to Install or Replace a Bathtub (updated August 29, 2025)