Bathtub Replacement in Arnold, MD
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A New Tub Without the Guesswork
Bathtubs take more abuse than any other fixture in the house. After twenty or thirty years the finish dulls, the caulk line stains, and hairline cracks start showing near the drain.
Global Remodeling Pros is family owned and run by Jerson and Frank Cobena, a father and son team. We carry Maryland home improvement license MHIC 164107 and have completed more than 5,000 projects across Baltimore and the DMV.
We replace tubs in homes all over Arnold, from the older split-levels near Ritchie Highway to waterfront properties along the Magothy River. Tub replacement is one piece of our bathroom remodeling work in Arnold, so one crew handles the plumbing, the tile, and the finish carpentry.
A tub swap is rarely just a tub swap. Once the old unit comes out we usually find something worth fixing, and we would rather show you that on day two than hide it behind new tile.
Every project starts with an in-person walkthrough. You get an itemized written price within 24 hours, and financing is available on approved credit.
What Bathtub Replacement Involves From Start to Finish
Pulling a tub touches plumbing, framing, and tile all at once. Here is the order our crews follow in an Arnold bathroom.
Protect and Remove. We cover the floors and hallway, then cut the old surround free and lift the tub out. Cast iron units usually have to be broken down in place, which is loud but keeps your door frames intact.
Open Up and Inspect. With the tub gone we look at the studs, subfloor, and drain assembly. Soft plywood, rusted drain shoes, and mold on the back of the old backer board are the three things we find most often.
Repair and Rough In. Damaged framing gets replaced, not patched over. We reset the drain and overflow, swap the valve if it is old or leaking, and level the base so the new tub sits flat.
Set the Tub and Waterproof. The new tub is bedded in mortar for a solid, quiet floor. Then cement board and a waterproof membrane go over the walls before any tile is set.
Tile and Finish. Wall tile, grout, and sealant come next, then the spout, handle, and shower head. We caulk the tub-to-tile joint with a flexible sealant so it does not crack the first winter. The same crew stays on the job the whole way through. You never have to coordinate a plumber, a tile setter, and a carpenter yourself.
Signs Your Arnold Bathtub Needs Replacing
Some tubs can be cleaned up and kept. Others are telling you they are done. These are the signs that usually mean replacement rather than repair.
Cracks You Can Feel. A hairline crack in an acrylic or fiberglass tub flexes every time you step in. Water gets under the shell, and refinishing over it only hides the problem for a season.
Stains That Come Back. When the glaze wears off, the surface goes porous. You scrub it clean and the stain returns within a week because the finish no longer seals.
A Soft or Springy Floor. If the floor near the tub gives under your weight, water has already reached the subfloor. That is a structural repair, not a cosmetic one.
Musty Smell Near the Tub. A damp, earthy smell that never clears usually means moisture behind the surround. Arnold sits close to the Chesapeake Bay and bathrooms here dry slowly, so this shows up more often than inland. If two or more of these sound familiar, have someone open the wall and look. Waiting turns a tub job into a framing job.
Choosing the Right Tub for Your Bathroom
The tub style you pick decides the framing, the plumbing, and how much of the room you give up. Four styles cover almost every Arnold bathroom we work in.
Alcove Tub. The standard three-wall tub, usually sixty inches long. It is the simplest swap, keeps your shower, and fits the footprint most hall baths were built around.
Soaking Tub. Deeper walls and a higher water line for people who actually take baths. It needs the same alcove but a bit more support underneath because of the extra water weight.
Freestanding Tub. A sculptural tub that sits away from the wall in a larger primary bath. Supply lines usually come up through the floor, so the drain location has to be planned early.
Drop-In Tub. The tub drops into a tiled or stone deck you build around it. It gives you a wide ledge and a custom look, and it works well in wide primary baths. Bring us a photo of what you like and we will tell you whether your floor, your joists, and your water heater can support it before you order anything.
What We Usually Find Behind an Old Arnold Tub
The wall behind a tub is the wettest spot in the house, and it has been closed up since the home was built. Here is what shows up once the old surround comes down.
Rotted Bottom Plate and Studs. Water tracks down the back of the surround and sits on the bottom plate. Punky, dark framing at the base of the wall is the most common repair we make on a tub job.
Corroded Drain Assembly. Older homes still have galvanized or brass drain shoes that have thinned from the inside. We swap the whole assembly rather than reuse a fitting that is already failing.
Missing or Torn Vapor Barrier. A lot of tubs from the seventies and eighties were set against bare drywall with no barrier at all. That is why the finish looks fine and the wall behind it does not.
Undersized or Blocked Exhaust. We check the bath fan while the ceiling is accessible. Fans that dump into the attic instead of outside push moisture right back into the framing, and we see this often in Arnold. Anything we find gets photographed and priced before we go further. You approve the repair, we do it, and it goes in the file with your paperwork.
Why Choose Global Remodeling Pros for Bathtub Replacement in Arnold
Anne Arundel County homeowners hire us because the price is written down first and the work is done by our own people, not a rotating list of subs.
Licensed in Maryland, MHIC 164107. We are a licensed and insured Maryland home improvement contractor. When your tub replacement needs a permit, we file it with Anne Arundel County and meet the inspector.
Lifetime Labor Guarantee. The labor on your bathroom is backed for as long as you own the home. If our work fails, we come back and fix it.
Written Proposals Within 24 Hours. You get an itemized proposal one business day after the walkthrough. There is no flat rate pricing and no pressure to sign on the spot.
Family Owned and Locally Run. Jerson and Frank Cobena run the jobs themselves. When you call the number on this page, you reach the people responsible for the work.
More Than 5,000 Projects Completed. Global Remodeling Pros has finished over 5,000 projects across Baltimore and the DMV, with a 5.0 Google rating across more than 50 reviews.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathtub Replacement in Arnold, MD
A straightforward tub swap with new wall tile usually takes three to five working days in Arnold. Tile and grout cure time drives most of that. If we find rotted framing or a bad drain line, add a day or two for the repair.
Refinishing only makes sense when the tub is structurally sound and the wall behind it is dry. It puts a new coating on an old shell and typically holds up for a handful of years. If the tub flexes, the floor is soft, or the surround leaks, replacement is the better spend.
Yes, at least the lower courses. The tub flange sits behind the wall board, so the tile above it has to come off to get the old unit out and the new one sealed in. We plan for a full surround so the finished job does not show a patch line. Call (443) 331-9613 to set up your free consultation.
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