Tile Tub Surround Cost in Fort Worth: What We Charge
A tile tub surround with waterproofing in Fort Worth runs $4,500 to $5,500 with us and takes about a week. With a new tub, $6,000 to $9,000.
A new tile tub surround with waterproofing runs $4,500 to $5,500 with us and takes about a week. If the tub is replaced too, the job runs $6,000 to $9,000. Both prices are for tile over a waterproofing system. This page does not price acrylic or fiberglass wall panels.
On this page
The walls around a tub take more water than any other surface in the house. When the tile there fails, you do not need a full bathroom remodel to fix it. This page gives our price for the surround by itself, and tells you when a surround is the wrong fix.
- Tile surround with waterproofing: $4,500 to $5,500, about one week.
- Surround plus a new tub: $6,000 to $9,000.
- Behind the tile we use Schluter waterproofing.
- This is a part-only job. It is not priced as a full bathroom remodel.
- Permits are billed at cost and are not in the quote.
Two jobs, two prices
| The job | Our price |
|---|---|
| New tile surround with waterproofing. The tub stays. | $4,500 to $5,500, about one week |
| New tile surround and a new tub | $6,000 to $9,000 |
The question that picks the row is simple. Is the tub itself still good? If it is, the first row is your job. If the tub is worn, cracked or the wrong size, look at the second row.
Why the waterproofing matters more than the tile
Tile and grout are not what keeps water out of your wall. Grout lets a little water through. The layer behind the tile does the real work.
Behind the tile we use Schluter waterproofing. It is a full system that covers the wall before one tile goes up. Our guide shows how we waterproof a shower.
This is the main reason a tiled surround is a bigger job than a set of wall panels. The old tile comes off. The waterproofing goes on. Then the tile is set. That is about a week of work, and it is why the price is what it is.
This page is about tile
When people search for a tub surround, many of them mean a panel kit made of acrylic or fiberglass. That is a different product and a different job.
Our prices on this page are for a tile surround over a waterproofing system. We do not print a price here for wall panels.
If you are choosing the tile, read choosing tile that lasts.
When a surround is the wrong fix
A new surround fixes the walls around the tub. It does not fix a bathroom that no longer works for you. Here are three cases where another job is the better answer.
- The tub is the problem. Then price the surround and the tub together, at $6,000 to $9,000. Our guide to tub replacement covers the choice of tub.
- You are done with a tub. Read our tub-to-shower conversion cost guide. Our shower remodel cost guide sorts the shower jobs side by side.
- The whole room is worn out. A full guest or hall bathroom remodel runs $15,000 to $20,000. See the guest bathroom cost guide.
One more small job, in case it is on your list. A new vanity by itself runs $3,000 to $5,000.
What can change the price after we start
We cannot see the wall behind old tile until the tile is off. If that wall is damaged, we stop, show you photos, and price the fix in writing before any extra work begins.
That is a change order, and ours are priced at cost plus 25%.
How you pay
- 50% down.
- 50% at completion.
That is the schedule for every job under $60,000. We prefer check, Zelle, bank transfer or cash.
How to get your number
It starts with a free walk-through. We look at the tub and the walls, and we write the scope. The quote is good for 30 days. Permits are billed at cost and are not in the quote.
Our typical start is one to two weeks out, depending on our schedule. Our own in-house crew does the work.
Every job carries a written warranty with two terms: three years on everything we touch, and five years on our workmanship. Manufacturer warranties on materials pass through to you. To set a walk-through, call or text 817-210-7117.
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a tile tub surround cost in Fort Worth?
With us, a tile surround with waterproofing runs $4,500 to $5,500. With a new tub, the job runs $6,000 to $9,000.
How long does a tub surround take?
A tile surround with waterproofing takes about one week.
What goes behind the tile?
Schluter waterproofing. It covers the wall before the tile goes up.
Is a new surround a bathroom remodel?
No. It is a part-only job with its own price, and the rest of the room is not touched. Our bathroom remodel cost guide has the prices for a complete room.
Can you replace the tub at the same time?
Yes. A new surround with a new tub runs $6,000 to $9,000.