Short answer: a replacement tub in Hollywood usually falls inside the published national range of roughly $1,500 to $7,000 installed, with a like-for-like alcove tub swap sitting in the lower half of that band and freestanding or custom tile-in tubs pushing toward the top (HomeAdvisor). If you are weighing the other common option, a tub to shower conversion in the same footprint is typically quoted at roughly $2,000 to $8,000 (Fixr). Those are typical published estimates. The number that matters is the written quote we leave with you after an in-home walkthrough, which either confirms that range for your bathroom or explains why your project sits higher or lower in it.
- Published national range for a replacement tub installed: about $1,500 to $7,000, with simple alcove swaps lowest.
- A tub to shower conversion runs about $2,000 to $8,000 published, so it is not automatically the cheaper choice.
- What moves your Hollywood number: removing a heavy cast iron tub, old slab plumbing, and how much tile has to come off.
- Keep a tub if the home has only one bathtub. Convert if stepping over a high tub wall is the daily problem.
- We quote in writing after a free in-home consultation, and offer 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing.
What actually moves the price in a Hollywood bathroom
Two bathrooms the same size can quote thousands of dollars apart. The tub itself is rarely the reason. Labor, demolition and plumbing are what separate a low quote from a high one.
- Tub type. A standard acrylic or fiberglass alcove tub is the budget end. Cast iron, soaking, freestanding and tile-in tubs cost more to buy and more to set.
- What comes out first. Many Hollywood homes were built in the mid-century and still have original cast iron tubs. Those are heavy, often have to be cut out, and cost more in labor and disposal than lifting out a lightweight tub.
- Plumbing. If the new tub matches the old drain and valve locations, the plumbing stays simple. Moving the drain, or working around older galvanized or slab-run lines, adds hours.
- Tile and wall repair. Pulling a tub almost always disturbs the surround. Replacing three walls of tile is a bigger line item than the tub.
- Surprises behind the wall. Soft subfloor, rotted framing or old leak damage has to be corrected before a new tub is set.
For context, if the tub is one piece of a larger project, published estimates for a full bathroom remodel start much higher, in the range of roughly $6,500 to $18,000 (HomeAdvisor). Deciding now whether you are doing a tub or a bathroom keeps the budget honest.
Replacement tub vs. tub to shower conversion
These are the two real choices most Hollywood homeowners are picking between, and the cost ranges overlap more than people expect.
| Criteria | Replacement tub | Tub to shower conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About $1,500 to $7,000 installed in published national estimates. Standard alcove swaps are the lowest-cost option in the bathroom. | About $2,000 to $8,000 published. Glass, a low-threshold base and full tile work push it up quickly. |
| Timeline | Usually the shorter of the two when the new tub fits the existing alcove and the plumbing stays put. | Usually longer, because the base, drain, waterproofing and glass all get built new. |
| Longevity | A quality new tub and properly waterproofed surround should serve for decades with normal care. | Same long service life, and a well-built shower pan avoids the grout and caulk failures common in a 40-year-old tub surround. |
| When it makes sense | You have small children or pets, it is the only tub in the house, or the layout and resale value argue for keeping a tub. | Stepping over a tall tub wall is getting difficult, nobody has used the tub in years, or you want a larger, easier-to-clean shower. |
Which one is right for you
Work through it in this order and the answer is usually obvious by the third question.
- Count the tubs in the house. If this is the only one, keep a tub. Removing the last bathtub narrows your buyer pool later.
- Ask who uses it and how. Bathing young kids is a real reason to keep a tub. A tub nobody has filled in five years is a reason to convert.
- Be honest about the step-over. If getting in and out is the daily complaint, a tub to shower conversion solves the problem a new tub will not.
- Look at the tile. If the surround is already failing, you are paying for tile either way, which closes most of the price gap between the two options.
- Decide the scope. If the vanity, floor and lighting are also dated, price it as one project instead of three visits.
What our written quote covers
Green Contractors FL is a family-owned, licensed and insured general contractor, CGC1535102, based at 4624 Hollywood Blvd #203. When we quote replacement tubs we price the whole job, not just the fixture.
- Removal and disposal of the old tub, including cast iron
- The new tub, valve and trim, and the surround or tile work
- Any framing, subfloor or waterproofing repair found during demolition
- Permitting and the final county inspection, which we handle as the general contractor
If the tub is part of a bigger plan, our bathroom remodeling team can price the full room in the same visit.
Paying for it
We offer 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing, so a tub project does not have to wait for cash on hand. We will walk you through the options at the consultation and what the monthly payment looks like for your scope. Many of our Hollywood customers bundle bathroom work with other projects, including impact windows and doors installation in Hollywood, and finance the whole thing as one job.
Get a real number for your bathroom
Published ranges are a starting point. The only way to know what your tub costs is to have someone look at the drain location, the tile and what is behind the wall. Call (786) 519-0391 or use the Get Quote button to book a free in-home consultation, and we will leave you with a written price. We are rated 5.0 stars from 44 Google reviews across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a replacement tub cost in Hollywood, FL?
Published national estimates put an installed replacement tub at roughly $1,500 to $7,000, with standard alcove tub swaps in the lower half of that range and freestanding or tile-in tubs toward the top. Local factors such as removing an original cast iron tub, older slab plumbing and the amount of tile that has to be replaced tend to move your project within that range. Our written quote after a free in-home consultation is what confirms the actual number.
Is a tub to shower conversion cheaper than a new tub?
Not necessarily. Published estimates for a tub to shower conversion run about $2,000 to $8,000, which overlaps the replacement tub range. A simple like-for-like tub swap is usually the lower-cost option, while a conversion with a low-threshold base and glass enclosure sits higher.
Do I need a permit to replace a bathtub in Hollywood?
It depends on the scope. Work that changes plumbing generally requires a permit, while a straight like-for-like swap may be treated differently. As a licensed and insured general contractor, CGC1535102, we confirm what your project requires, pull the permits and handle the final county inspection.
Should I keep a bathtub if I am planning to sell?
If it is the only bathtub in the house, keeping a tub is usually the safer choice for resale, since some buyers specifically want one. If you have another tub elsewhere in the home, converting the unused one to a shower is a reasonable move.
Can I finance a tub or bathroom project?
Yes. Green Contractors FL offers 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing. We go over the available options and the scope of your project during the in-home consultation.