You’ve been mentally planning your bathtub replacement for months. At this point, you know that you’re in the market for an acrylic tub and wall system. You have a sense of how much you want to spend, and you know that ZINTEX is a top contender on your list of potential contractors. The final question you need to answer is, can ZINTEX meet your budgeting goals?
After completing thousands of bathtub replacements over the course of two decades, ZINTEX Remodeling Group has pricing down to a science. We don’t need to give vague answers about how every remodel is so unique that only an estimate can shed light on costs. Our tub replacement services typically cost between $11,000 and $20,000. Read on to get a sense of why that is and where your remodel might fall in this price range.
Table of Contents
- Breaking Down the ZINTEX Tub Replacement Price Range
- What Do ZINTEX Tub Replacement Costs Cover?
- Top Factors That Impact the Cost of Your ZINTEX Bathtub
- Tips for Keeping Your Tub Remodel Cost Low
- Is ZINTEX the Right Fit for Your Tub Replacement?
Breaking Down the ZINTEX Tub Replacement Price Range
When you hear a price range as wide as $11,000 to upwards of $20,000, you probably don’t feel like you have enough information to make a decision. Fortunately, our years of experience have made it easy for us to break down that price range so you can better understand what your budget can buy.
Basic Tub Replacement Costs
In the $11,000-$14,000 range, we have our basic tub replacements. This price range covers basic tub designs like the skirted alcove bathtub, a solid color wall system, and basic fixtures.
Tub replacements at this basic price are ideal for:
- Guest or kids’ bathrooms
- Rental properties
- Homes you’re making as-needed upgrades to before selling
Intermediate Tub Replacement Costs
Customers who want more design flexibility will typically find themselves in the intermediate range, where tub replacement costs fall between $14,000 and $18,000. In addition to a standard tub, you’ll access premium wall systems in a variety of colors and patterns, as well as some accessory upgrades. Instead of the basic fixtures and shower rod, for example, you can add two custom grab shelves and a sliding glass enclosure to your design.
Tub replacements at the intermediate price are great for:
- Frequently used guest or kids’ bathrooms
- Mid-range primary bathrooms
- Homes you’re making value-add upgrades to before selling
Deluxe Tub Replacement Costs
Finally, at the deluxe level, ZINTEX tub replacements range from $18,000 to upwards of $20,000. This is where you’ll see premium and oversized tubs, designer wall systems, and premium fixtures like rainfall showerheads. You can also add up to four customized accessories for maximum storage.
A deluxe tub replacement is ideal for:
- Spa-like primary bathrooms designed with both functionality and relaxation in mind
- Using an existing property to create your dream home
- Preparing homes for sale on the luxury market
What Do ZINTEX Tub Replacement Costs Cover?
When we say that your ZINTEX tub replacement will cost between $11,000 and $20,000, we mean it. There are no hidden fees or additional costs we’ll intentionally surprise you with later. Every estimate we provide includes the cost of:
- Materials (typically accounting for 40-60% of the total cost)
- Labor (typically accounting for 25-40% of the total cost)
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades (typically accounting for 10-20% of the cost)
- Fixtures, features, and customizations
Our contractors have the time-tested, hands-on experience to provide accurate estimates at an unbeatable rate. However, it’s still advisable to set aside about 10% of your maximum budget for unexpected plumbing or electrical costs. Every once in a while, an installer may discover during demolition that a homeowner has more damaged or outdated infrastructure than expected, resulting in a moderate price increase.
(The good news? Replacing old plumbing and other outdated features can reduce utility and maintenance costs while also preventing some serious damage.)
Top Factors That Impact the Cost of Your ZINTEX Bathtub
It’s useful to break down tub replacement costs based on design features, but it’s also important to put design into perspective with other factors that can impact those costs. Here are the top three features that will determine where your budget lands.
The Size and Scope of Your Project
The size of your tub replacement is somewhat easy to nail down. For example, an oversized tub is probably going to put you in the deluxe range, whereas standard tub sizes (30”-32” wide x 60” long x 14”-16” deep) will help keep costs lower.
Scope is often confused with size, but it’s not quite the same thing. Scope refers to the amount of work needed to finish your project. For example, the scope of a bathroom remodel is much larger than the scope of a focused project like a tub replacement. The scope of a tub replacement can be larger if you’re reconfiguring your plumbing to put your tub somewhere new, or smaller if you make use of your existing plumbing layout.
The Products You Select
Most tub installers aren’t proprietary owners of a tub system and instead have a license to sell and install a third party’s products. Depending on the market you’re in, ZINTEX is licensed to install Jacuzzi, KOHLER, or BCI Acrylic products.
During your design process, you’ll choose the colors and simulated patterns you want for your shower and tub wall surrounds. You can keep costs lower by sticking with a basic, solid color like Alabaster White or Quarry Topaz. Alternatively, you can upgrade those basic colors with a simulated tile pattern or opt for a premium color like Champagne Travertine.
Tub and Shower Customizations
What about all those extra details we mentioned in our pricing breakdown, like the shower rod vs. glass enclosure or two shelves vs. four shelves? While accessories and customizations aren’t the most expensive part of a remodel, they are a useful benchmark of what type of tub replacement you’re investing in.
At ZINTEX, we try to incorporate accessories that maximize function without breaking the bank. That’s why we love using grab shelves in our tub and shower combinations, which create internal bathtub storage while doubling as a safety grab bar. Compared to some of the other customizations you can invest in, like premium showerheads and glass enclosures, grab shelves are one of the more economical options.
Tips for Keeping Your Tub Remodel Cost Low
You feel confident about moving forward with ZINTEX for your tub replacement, but you know you’re working with a budget between $11,000 and $15,000. Is there any way to ensure that you stay in that basic to lower intermediate range? Here are our top tips for planning a great remodel without breaking the bank:
✅Start with must-have design choices (e.g., safety features) and only incorporate like-to-have features if your remaining budget allows for it
✅Stick with your original plumbing layout
✅Select solid color wall surrounds
✅Choose the basic accessories package that includes standard fixtures rather than premium upgrades like rainfall showerheads
✅Choose a shower rod and curtain rather than a glass enclosure and door
✅Free up that 10% buffer of your maximum budget to make sure you don’t spend more than expected, even in the face of plumbing, electrical, or structural issues
Is ZINTEX the Right Fit for Your Tub Replacement?
Pricing is the final piece in your bathtub replacement remodel puzzle. Now, you know how much ZINTEX charges to install bathtubs like the one you had in mind. What’s next?
At ZINTEX Remodeling Group, we have over two decades of experience working with homeowners just like you. We understand that we’re not the right fit for everyone, which is why we don’t expect customers to sign any contracts until they’re absolutely positive that partnering with us is the way to go. Schedule a consultation so we can nail down the details and decide on the best steps moving forward.
FAQs About ZINTEX Remodeling Bathtub Replacements
Q: How long do bathtub replacements take?
Depending on the scope of your project, we can have your bathtub replaced in as little as one working day. However, many projects take about two to three days from start to finish. This includes everything from demolition to post-installation cleanup.
Q: What kind of warranties can I expect from my ZINTEX bathtub replacement?
In addition to manufacturer warranties, we offer the current homeowner lifetime labor coverage with a transferable clause. If you sell your home within two years of installation, this warranty will transfer to the next homeowner, something that most contractors either don’t offer or only offer at an extra cost to you.
Q: Are there financing options for all ZINTEX bathtub replacement services?
Even if you go with the most basic bathtub replacement service and it comes out to the minimum of $11,000, you’ll still have financing options available to you. Many of our customers pay off their ZINTEX bathroom remodeling services in monthly installments of $200-$400. The specifics of your financing package will reflect things like the total cost of your remodel and your credit score.
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