Alcove tub
Fit a tub between walls with a compatible bathing surround.
Plan this optionExplore a scope and request a reviewed quote. Coastal confirms service availability, qualified trade partners, site conditions and final pricing before a proposal.
SHOWERS & TUBS
Bathtub replacement
Replace the bathtub and connect it to an appropriate drain, support, and wall detail. Alcove, drop-in, and freestanding models create different installation requirements even when the room layout stays the same.
START WITH THE DETAILS
What goes into
the work.
Measure the existing base and wall height. Record drain location and threshold. Final product dimensions and waterproofing compatibility need verification.
Typical scope to confirm
- Verify tub dimensions, access path, drain location, and support conditions
- Remove the specified existing tub and install the selected replacement
- Connect the waste and overflow and restore listed surrounding finishes
Make it specific to your project.
Enter the amount of work and choose the details you know. Your choices follow you into the Project Builder.
LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH REFERENCE
Low$1,500per item
Middle$4,750per item
High$8,000per item
Low and high are published reference endpoints. Middle is their arithmetic midpoint, not a quoted average, product tier or firm price.
A planning reference for this service only. Selections, local labor, access, quantities and existing conditions need Coastal’s review. Do not add overlapping whole-project and component ranges.
HomeGuide · research checked 2026-10-22 · US national; no Oklahoma adjustment applied · installed
What changes the price
- Tub material, weight, and style
- Access for removal and delivery
- Drain and supply changes
- Surround, deck, and floor restoration
What the reference covers
- Bathtub
- Installation labor
Allow for these separately
- New electrical service for powered bathing features
- Floor reinforcement or extensive surround replacement unless listed
- Major floor reinforcement
- Unlisted surround or room renovation
- New electrical service
KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT
From first idea to finished work.
Plan the scope
Measure tub size, door access, drain location and structural support.
Prepare and approve
Confirm plumbing, substrate condition and product availability before removal.
Complete the work
Install the approved drain/base, waterproofing and walls in the system sequence.
Review and close out
Complete required checks and cure times before use; review seals and care.
- Planning & preparation
- 2–8 weeks
- Work on site
- 2–6 working days
Illustrative planning allowance for the stated scope, not a promised start or completion date. On-site time starts after approvals and materials are ready; procurement, inspection waits, curing and discoveries can extend the calendar.
Tile versus prefabricated walls · Drain relocation and concealed repairs · Waterproofing checks, cure time and glass
PERMIT PLANNING
Check the scope and jurisdiction
New or altered electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems need permit review. Edmond lists limited minor-repair exceptions; OKC directs permitted trade work through licensed, registered contractors.
- New circuits, relocated fixtures or altered piping
- New or altered heating, cooling, gas or exhaust systems
- Changes beyond the local minor-repair exemption
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Engineering is not usually needed
Engineering is not usually part of this finish-only scope. Stop for review if hidden damage, structural changes or unusual support loads are found.
- New structural work or damaged framing
- Unverified heavy-load support
Confirm requirements with the city or county responsible for the property before work begins. The address, exact scope and adopted code determine the final requirements.
Local permit & engineering sources
Oklahoma City — Development Center requirements ↗ Edmond — when a permit is needed ↗ Edmond — residential alteration checklist ↗MAKE IT FIT YOUR HOME
Your starting options.
Compare the scope before choosing products. Any direction can be refined with Coastal.
MATERIALS & DETAILS
Find your finish.
These original swatches show a general visual direction. Confirm a physical sample, exact finish code and product compatibility before ordering.
Base finish directions
PRODUCT RESEARCH
Brands & real-world examples.
Manufacturer references help compare options. They do not imply a Coastal dealership, endorsement, or a product selected for your project.
KOHLER
Bathtubs; the linked Mariposa model illustrates a drop-in configuration.
Explore example photos
Open the original source for product and installation imagery. These are reference links, not Coastal project photographs.
Existing alcove tub and shower arrangement. Photo by Alex Tyson on Unsplash; not a Coastal project.
The Mariposa product page provides a drop-in bathtub reference. Manufacturer inspiration; not a Coastal project photograph.
Existing alcove tub and shower arrangement. Photo by Alex Tyson on Unsplash; not a Coastal project.
YOUR PROJECT, VISUALIZED
Choose a direction.
See it in your space.
Start with common bathtub replacement options, personalize the details, then upload a photo to create an AI concept.
Alcove tub
Fit a tub between walls with a compatible bathing surround.
- Base system: Bathtub
- Main color / finish: White
- Custom product, finish code, or request: Alcove tub. Finish direction: White. Fit a tub between walls with a compatible bathing surround.
Drop-in tub
Coordinate the tub with a supported deck and service access.
- Base system: Bathtub
- Main color / finish: Cream
- Custom product, finish code, or request: Drop-in tub. Finish direction: Cream. Coordinate the tub with a supported deck and service access.
Freestanding tub
Plan exposed placement, drain alignment, and faucet location.
- Base system: Bathtub
- Main color / finish: Light gray
- Custom product, finish code, or request: Freestanding tub. Finish direction: Light gray. Plan exposed placement, drain alignment, and faucet location.
FROM INSPIRATION TO YOUR SPACE
Your home. This direction.
The example photo is inspiration. Your personalized concept applies your saved service and finish selections to the photo you upload.
- Choose a preset and adjust its selections.
- Add a photo of the room or area.
- Create a concept, compare it, and keep it with your project.
AI concepts are illustrations. Product matches, measurements and feasibility require Coastal’s review.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Bring it into your plan.
Keep rooms, measurements and choices together in the Project Builder.
Related scopes
Research sources & pricing notes
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Published ranges describe the source’s stated scope and geography; they are not an Oklahoma adjustment or a Coastal estimate. Do not add overlapping project ranges together.
- Bathtub replacement cost — HomeGuide · US national
- Mariposa drop-in bath — KOHLER · US national
Stock photograph license · Finish swatches and scope diagrams are original illustrations.