Reglaze vs. Replace · Pomona, CA
Save by Reglazing in Pomona, CA
Replacing a bathtub, shower or tile wall is one of the most expensive, disruptive projects in a home. Reglazing delivers the same clean, like-new look for 50 to 85 percent less, in one day, with no demolition. Here's the math for Pomona homes.
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These are typical ranges for Pomona-area homes. Replacement figures include the parts of the job most people forget: demolition, haul-away, the plumber, new tile or surrounds, and the days the bathroom is out of commission.
- ✓Bathtub: replace $3,000–$6,000 vs. reglaze $400–$700
- ✓Shower stall: replace $5,000–$10,000 vs. reglaze $600–$1,200
- ✓Fiberglass unit: replace $4,000–$8,000 vs. reglaze $600–$1,100
- ✓Tile walls: retile $4,000–$9,000 vs. reglaze $700–$1,500
- ✓Sink: replace $500–$1,500 vs. reglaze $200–$400
Typical savings calculator
You could keep about $2,900 in your pocket.
Get My Exact PriceTypical ranges for Pomona-area homes, for illustration. Your free quote gives you an exact price.
The hidden costs of replacing
Why "just a new tub" is never just a new tub
The sticker price of a bathtub at a Pomona home-improvement store might be $400. Getting it into your bathroom is the expensive part. The old tub has to be disconnected and broken up or carried out. The tile surround almost always cracks or has to be removed to free the tub flange. The new tub needs a plumber to set the drain and overflow, then the surround, drywall, trim and caulking have to be rebuilt around it.
If the home was built before 1978, which covers most of Pomona's older neighborhoods, demolition can disturb lead paint or asbestos-containing materials, adding testing and abatement costs. A permit may be required for plumbing work. And the whole time, your bathroom is a construction zone.
Reglazing skips every one of those steps. Nothing is removed, nothing is disconnected and nothing goes to the landfill. A technician spends a few hours in the bathroom and leaves you with a surface that looks new, backed by a written 2-year warranty.
What reglazing saves beyond money
- ✓Time: one day instead of two to four weeks
- ✓Disruption: no dust, debris, contractors in and out, or shared-bathroom schedules
- ✓Risk: no surprise plumbing or subfloor problems discovered mid-demolition
- ✓Waste: a 300-pound cast-iron tub stays out of the landfill
| Item | Replacement | Reglazing |
|---|---|---|
| Bathtub | $3,000 – $6,000+ | $400 – $700 |
| Shower stall | $5,000 – $10,000+ | $600 – $1,200 |
| Fiberglass tub/shower unit | $4,000 – $8,000+ | $600 – $1,100 |
| Tile walls (tub surround) | $4,000 – $9,000+ | $700 – $1,500 |
| Tile floor (bathroom) | $2,000 – $4,500+ | $500 – $900 |
| Bathroom sink | $500 – $1,500+ | $200 – $400 |
| Time out of service | 1 – 4 weeks | 24 – 48 hours |
Ranges are typical for Pomona-area homes and for illustration only. Replacement figures include demolition, materials, labor and plumbing. Your free quote gives you an exact reglazing price.
When we'll tell you to replace instead
We're honest about the limits. If a tub is rusted through, a shower pan is leaking into the subfloor, or you're changing the bathroom layout anyway, replacement is the right call and we'll say so during your free quote.
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Backed by a 2-year warranty
Every bathtub, shower, enclosure and tile surface we reglaze in Pomona is covered by a written 2-year warranty against peeling, bubbling and bonding failure. Kitchen sinks carry a 6-month warranty because of the heavy daily use they get. If something isn't right, we come back and make it right.
- 10+ yearsof hands-on reglazing experience
- 1 dayis all most jobs take
- 24–48 hrsuntil the surface is ready to use
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FAQ
Reglaze vs. replace: common questions
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Call (555) 123-4567Is reglazing really cheaper than replacing?
Yes, by a wide margin. A reglazed bathtub in Pomona typically costs a few hundred dollars versus $3,000 to $6,000 for a replacement once you include demolition, plumbing, tile and haul-away. The gap is even larger for showers and fiberglass enclosures.
Does reglazing add value when selling a home?
A bright, clean bathroom photographs well and removes a common buyer objection. Pomona agents and flippers use reglazing because it delivers a remodeled look for a small fraction of a remodel's cost and timeline.
When does replacement make more sense?
If the tub or shower is structurally failing, if you're changing the layout of the bathroom, or if you're already opening the walls for plumbing, replacement may be the better call. We'll tell you honestly during the quote.
How long does a reglazed surface last compared to new?
A professionally reglazed surface lasts 10 to 15 years with normal care. Many of the tubs we reglaze are 50 or more years old and will outlast a new builder-grade fiberglass unit.
Are the savings the same for landlords?
They're usually bigger. A reglazed unit is back in service in a day or two instead of weeks, so you keep collecting rent. We work with property managers across Pomona on volume pricing.
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