Bathtub installation
in Little Rock, AR

Your current bathtub is cracked or damaged. Small surface cracks can become bigger problems. Water leaks through cracks into your floor and causes rot, mold, and structural damage. Once a tub cracks, repair doesn't work well, the crack usually comes back. Replacement is the smart choice.

The tub surface is permanently stained or rough. Years of use wear down the finish on acrylic and fiberglass tubs. The surface gets rough, stains won't come out no matter how much you scrub, and the tub looks dirty even when it's clean. Refinishing can extend the life of your tub by 10 to 15 years, but eventually the coating wears down and you're back to the same problems. A new tub gives you a fresh start with a factory finish built to last decades.

You're remodeling your bathroom. When you're already tearing out tile and updating fixtures, that's the perfect time to replace your tub. You have everything open anyway, so installation is easier and costs less than doing it separately later.

Your tub is too small for your needs. Maybe your family has grown and you need a bigger tub for bath time with kids. Or you want a soaking tub deep enough to actually relax in. Or you're tired of a tub-shower combo and want a separate shower and a real bathtub.

The tub is an old, heavy cast iron model. These tubs can last for decades, but they weigh 300 pounds or more, and the porcelain enamel can chip if struck by a heavy or sharp object. They feel cold to the touch before you fill them, though cast iron retains heat well once warmed. Newer acrylic tubs are lighter, warmer to the touch, easier to keep clean, and come in more styles and sizes.

You want accessibility features. Walk-in tubs with doors make bathing safer for people with mobility issues. These tubs let you walk in through a door instead of climbing over the side, which helps prevent falls and makes bathing easier. Bathroom-related fall injuries among older adults are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits each year.

Installing a new bathtub fixes leak problems. Cracked tubs leak water into your floor, walls, and the space below your bathroom. This creates mold, rots wood framing, and damages ceilings in rooms below, all common signs of water damage in your home. A new watertight tub stops these problems before they get expensive.

You get a tub that's easier to clean and maintain. Modern acrylic and fiberglass tubs have smooth, nonporous surfaces that resist stains and soap scum. You spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your bathroom.

The new tub fits your needs better. Whether you need something deeper for soaking, bigger for kids, or shaped differently for your space, installation is your chance to get exactly what you want instead of living with what the previous owner chose.

Your bathroom looks updated and modern. An old, stained, yellowed tub makes your whole bathroom look dated. A new white or contemporary colored tub instantly refreshes the space. This matters when you're trying to sell your home, as buyers notice bathroom condition.

You can add features you didn't have before. Built-in armrests, contoured backrests, slip-resistant bottoms, and whirlpool jets are all options with new tubs. These features make your bathroom more comfortable and luxurious.

Installation includes fixing hidden problems. When we remove your old tub, we inspect the subfloor, wall framing, and plumbing. It's common to discover hidden mold behind walls and pipes that you'd never see otherwise. If we find rot, mold, or damaged pipes, we fix them before installing the new tub. This prevents bigger problems down the road.

When you call about tub installation, you're usually doing a bathroom remodel or replacing a damaged tub. We ask what type of tub. Standard alcove, freestanding, whirlpool? We schedule a time to install it.

We remove your old tub if there is one. This often involves cutting it apart if it's built into the bathroom. We check the drain and supply plumbing. We update or reroute as needed for your new tub.

We set the new tub in place and level it carefully. Tubs have to be level or water won't drain right. We connect the drain assembly and overflow. For freestanding tubs, we run supply lines to the floor-mount or wall-mount faucet.

We test for leaks by filling the tub and draining it. We check around the drain and overflow. We seal the tub to surrounding walls if it's an alcove tub. We clean up and haul away the old tub. Your new tub is ready to use.

We've been fixing plumbing problems across Little Rock long enough to know what matters to homeowners. You want someone who shows up on time, doesn't try to sell you things you don't need, and fixes the problem right the first time.

We show up when we say we will, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and explain what's wrong in plain language instead of using scare tactics. We're licensed for everything we do, including gas work some plumbers won't touch, and we do things by the book so leaks, unsafe gas lines, and failed inspections don't come back to bite you.

We know Little Rock, from old houses in Hillcrest with original plumbing to new builds in Chenal Valley, and we know how the local water affects pipes and fixtures in different neighborhoods. We clean up when we finish, test everything before we leave, and stand behind our work. We're not the cheapest plumber you'll find, but our prices are fair for quality work done by experienced plumbers who solve problems on the spot. Call us and talk to someone who actually knows plumbing. We answer our phone, return calls, and keep the appointments we schedule.