Bathtub Replacement in Dunedin, FL
For Dunedin owners who still want a tub, we swap the old one for a new tub that fits the alcove and your routine.
- Like-for-like or soaking tubs
- Surround and valve replaced
- Fixed price in writing
Keeping a Tub, Replacing the Old One
Not everyone wants a shower in place of the tub. Families with young children, and anyone who likes a long soak, often prefer to keep one. In a city where the median home was built in 1976[1], the tub in question is often original steel or cast iron with worn enamel and a drain that no longer seals.
Compared with a full remodel, this is a contained job: the old tub comes out, the subfloor and drain get a close look, and the new tub goes in level with a fresh surround and valve.
Why Fixture Swaps Still Matter in Dunedin
Even a simple swap counts if your house is in a flood zone. Dunedin's review packet says replacing fixtures adds to the 50% improvement total, along with cabinets and flooring, even when that work would not otherwise need a permit[2]. If you are planning several projects, it helps to know the tub's cost before you start the next one. Plumbing permits go through the City of Dunedin Building Division[3].
What Our Bathtub Replacement Service Includes
Removal and haul-away
Heavy cast iron tubs are broken up or carried out, and the debris leaves with us.
New tub, set level
Acrylic, enameled steel or cast iron in the size that suits the alcove.
Surround and valve
New wall surface and a pressure-balanced valve around the new tub.
Why Dunedin Homeowners Choose Clearwater Custom Baths
Honest scope advice
If a tub swap solves the problem, we will not push a full remodel.
Older-home experience
Original tubs and drains from the 1960s and 1970s are familiar work for us.
Itemized pricing
The fixture cost is clear, which helps flood-zone owners track the 50% total.
New to Online Reviews, Not to the Trade
We have spent 12 years doing bathroom work in north Pinellas and are just starting to collect online reviews. Ask us about recent projects during your estimate.
Get a Free EstimateBathtub Replacement in Dunedin: FAQs
How long does a tub replacement take in Dunedin?
Often a few days for the tub and surround, plus any wait for the plumbing inspection.
Can I go from a standard tub to a deeper soaking tub?
Within the same 60-inch alcove, yes, if the floor framing and water heater can support it. We check both at the estimate.
Is it worth keeping a tub at all?
If anyone in the house uses it, yes. If no one has filled it in years, a shower conversion may suit you better, and we will say so.
Do I need a permit to replace a tub?
Usually, because the drain and valve are part of the job. The plumbing permit is on us, filed with the City of Dunedin.
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Learn more about bathtub replacement
Sources
- Census Reporter, Dunedin, FL profile (ACS 2024 5-year). https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US1218575-dunedin-fl/
- City of Dunedin, Substantial Improvement or Damage Review Packet (rev. 07-15-2025). https://www.dunedin.gov/files/assets/city/v/6/community-development/documents/building/substantial-improvement-or-damage-review-packet-revised-07-15-2025.pdf
- Pinellas County, Building Departments in Pinellas County. https://pinellas.gov/building-departments-in-pinellas-county/
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