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Top-Rated Bathtub replacement pros in Waterman - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Copper Sky Plumbing
Copper Sky Plumbing
4.8(
55
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Bathtub Install or Replace

Serving Waterman, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Copper Sky Plumbing. They are very prompt and professional. We initially used their service to replace a leaky Back Flow Preventer. Since then we had a leak in plumbing between the walls and they made it a priority to immediately visit our house, diagnose the issue, make a small cut in the wall and fix the issue. All this was done without any major dry wall damage."
Electric to Gas
Original bathtub before
Demolition has begun
Shower walls are removed, bathtub is sawed in half for removal.
Ready to begin installation of new shower.

+39

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for House Doctors of Northern Illinois
House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
12
)
Bathtub Install or Replace

Serving Waterman, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From Start to finish, it was the best experience. I was worried about about the project because of passed experiences. But House Doctors quickly put my worries to rest. The Sales team was open and honest from start to finish. Eric and his team were on time clean and did a great job with the shower. Highly recommend House Doctors"
Wet Area Remodel
Wet Area Remodel
Before & After Bathrooms
Wet Area Remodel
Wet Area Remodel

+21

75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EMMERICH CUSTOM BUILDING & FINISHING, LLC
5.0(
6
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Bathroom - Remodel

Serving Waterman, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Beau and Emmerich Customs were very professional, and thorough. We renovated our garage into a master suite with a bathroom. He took it from a concrete slab, framed the walls, ran the plumbing, and installed a beautiful walk-in shower in just a short time. He installed the floor, the drywall, mudded and textured the walls, hooked up the double vanity, and even put in the toilet. It was a full bathroom built from scratch. He worked hard, was easy to work with, and finished the job on time and on budget. I would definitely recommend Emmerich customs to anyone."
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel

+21

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Freedom Bath
Freedom Bath
5.0(
6
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Bathtub Install or Replace

Serving Waterman, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Freedom Bath is a family- and veteran-owned bathtub and shower remodeling company serving homeowners across Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs for over 20 years.\n\nWe specialize in affordable, quality, and custom-designed bathtub replacements, shower replacements, tub-to-shower conversions, and accessibility solutions designed to improve comfort, safety, and functionality.

Bathtub replacement
Shower replacement
Tub to Shower
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Bathtub Replacement FAQs, answered by experts

Fiberglass tubs last between 10 and 15 years or more if they’re well-maintained. Proper care will help them last as long as possible. However, fiberglass bathtubs are prone to cracking, fading, and scratches over time. Bathtub installation by a plumber is one of the best ways to ensure your tub has the right support to last its full lifespan.

If you have an alcove in your bathroom, you don’t necessarily need to install an alcove tub. You can choose a drop-in tub and fit the frame to the alcove. This allows you to get a more custom or spa-like look. Think cultured marble or tiling for the frame versus the simpler look of acrylic or fiberglass with an alcove tub.

There are several ways to save money on a bathroom remodel through proper planning and savvy design strategies. To reduce costs, consider the following:

  • Purchase your own materials: Buy your own bathroom fixtures, hardware, and other materials to avoid contractor upcharges and delivery fees.

  • Shop smart for big-ticket items: Save on pricey items like tiles and tubs by shopping sales and at discount stores.

  • Avoid major layout changes: Keep plumbing in its current location. Opt to replace fixtures rather than moving them to avoid significant renovation work.

  • Focus on high-impact, low-cost updates: Make affordable but impactful smaller changes, such as upgrading hardware, installing new lighting, and adding stylish but economical accessories.

  • DIY where possible: Handle easier parts of the remodel yourself, like painting or installing light fixtures, to save on labor costs.

  • Time your remodel strategically: Consider remodeling in the spring, which tends to be a lower-demand time of year and may result in lower costs.

The cost to replace a bathtub is $2,000 to $9,400. Whether you want to spruce up your bathroom or your existing bathtub is not functioning correctly, purchasing a new tub costs about $5,700 with installation. Prices depend on the type and size of the tub.

If your bathtub is in overall good shape with minor scratches, discoloration, or just general wear and tear, it's best (and less expensive) to refinish it. 

If your tub has large cracks, is leaking, or is otherwise severely damaged, we recommend replacing it with a new bathtub. Refinishing a bathtub can only fix superficial problems, so these issues will still be present or reappear after a refinishing.

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