Replacing a bathtub in North Little Rock, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 with a new wall surround installed. An acrylic tub and surround sits near the low end, and soaking tubs, patterned walls and tub and shower combos move it up. Most replacements are done in as little as one day.
If you are weighing bathtub replacement work in North Little Rock, AR, the right number depends on the scope, the materials you choose, and the condition of what is there now. Below is what most local homeowners pay, what moves the price, and how we handle the job from inspection through cleanup.
North Little Rock is a renter majority city with an unusually loyal core of homeowners, and that split shapes who calls us. Only 47 percent of occupied homes are owner occupied according to Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates, yet 16.5 percent of the owners who are here moved in during 1989 or earlier, above the Arkansas figure of 13.0 percent. Those long tenure owners live in a housing stock that is mostly postwar. The median home was built in 1975, 59.1 percent of homes went up before 1980, and 23.3 percent before 1960. The city began as Argenta, on the north bank of the Arkansas River across from the capital, and the Argenta Historic District downtown still holds some of its oldest houses, while the neighborhoods spreading north toward Burns Park and the lakes are largely ranch houses from the 1950s through the 1970s. A ranch house from that era usually means one hall bath with a five foot tub, and sometimes a small second bath off the main bedroom with a cramped stall shower. Both are good candidates for a one day replacement because the footprint stays the same. What changes is how the room works. For an owner who has been in the house since the 1980s, the tub that was fine at 40 becomes a hazard at 75. Among North Little Rock residents 65 and older, 36.0 percent report a disability and 24.3 percent report an ambulatory difficulty, and 13.2 percent of households are a person 65 or older living alone. Veterans make up 8.8 percent of adults here, above the state's 7.6 percent, which matters because a veteran with a service related need may qualify for VA help toward bathroom changes, a conversation worth having with the VA before the work is scheduled. Then there are the investors. A city where more than half the homes are rented has a steady stream of bathrooms that must be turned around between leases, and for those the priority list reads differently: a one day swap so the unit is not empty for a week, walls with no grout lines for the next tenant to stain, and a base that will not crack under hard use. The acrylic system is the same one an owner occupant would pick; the reasons are just practical rather than personal. Either way the Park Plaza showroom in Little Rock is roughly a 17 minute drive across the river, so a measuring visit is easy to schedule. Not all of the city is old. About 13.3 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, mostly on the northern edges, and their baths need nothing more than a style change for years yet. The bigger group is the long term owner: 30.4 percent of owners moved in before 2000, and for them the median home value of about $169,500 makes a safety focused shower update a sensible use of money compared with moving.
Census figures put the median North Little Rock home at about 51 years old, built around 1975. There are roughly 33,554 housing units here with a median value near $169,500. Most of North Little Rock went up in the postwar decades. The framing on these homes is usually sound, but original supply lines, drains, wiring, and subfloors are old enough to be worth checking while the bathtub replacement work already has the room open. A large share of occupied homes here are rented, so scheduling and approvals often run through an owner or a property manager rather than the person who answers the door. We are used to that, and we keep both parties on the same email so nothing stalls. Values in North Little Rock sit toward the lower end of the markets we serve, so the question is usually which option returns the most service life per dollar, and we will show you the point where spending more stops paying for itself. By housing count North Little Rock is one of the larger markets we cover, with enough variation street to street that two homes a mile apart can need genuinely different work, which is why we measure rather than quote from a map. That local mix shapes how we scope and schedule bathtub replacement work here. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
A bathtub replacement in North Little Rock, AR usually lands in the range below. The tub you pick and the look of the walls drive the number.
| Bathtub option | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Bathtub replacement with new wall surround | $10,000 to $18,000 |
Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free in home consultation sets the exact price.
Bath Planet of Arkansas measures your project and gives you a clear written estimate at no cost.
We are a local bath and shower installer and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:
Chipped enamel, stains that come back, a soft spot underfoot or grout that will not stay clean are the usual reasons people replace a tub. A new acrylic tub with a matching surround fixes all of them at once, because the walls are one smooth surface instead of grout lines. Most replacements in North Little Rock, AR take as little as one day.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the North Little Rock area, including:
North Little Rock is about 9 miles from the Little Rock showroom at 6000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, roughly 17 minutes by car. That is close enough that many people drive over to compare wall patterns and fixtures for a bathtub replacement project before the in home measurement, though nothing requires it.
From the job cards filed after each install, nearest first:
November 2025, in Sherwood, about 5 miles away: The old tub and shower combo was outdated and not meeting the homeowner's needs for convenience and aesthetics. We replaced it with a stunning walk in shower featuring elegant glass doors and matte black hardware, enhancing both functionality and style in the bathroom. This transformation created a modern, luxurious space that complements the overall home design.
September 2025, in Searcy, about 43 miles away: An outdated shower setup posed both functionality and aesthetic issues. We removed the old shower surround, then installed a new Sprayfoam XL base with travertine walls. Delta Ashlyn fixtures complemented the fresh look, while we added grab bars for safety. The electric whirlpool tub was capped to streamline the design, ensuring a modern, accessible shower experience.
Yes. Cast iron tubs are heavy and sometimes need to be broken up to come out of the room, which adds labor. That work is priced into the written quote, and most replacements still finish in as little as one day. Typical installed prices run $10,000 to $18,000 depending on the new tub and walls.
Replacing the walls with the tub gets rid of grout lines and old walls at the same time, and the new panels are made to fit the new tub. A bathtub replacement with new walls typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed. Keeping old grouted walls around a new tub often leaves a seam that leaks or looks mismatched.
Yes, as long as the alcove and floor can take it. A soaking tub sits higher in the typical $10,000 to $18,000 range than a standard acrylic tub and surround. The consultant checks the alcove size and the floor during the free visit.
Replacing a bathtub in North Little Rock, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 with a new surround. An acrylic tub and wall surround sits near the low end, and a soaking tub, a tub and shower combo or a patterned surround moves it up. These are typical installed figures, not quotes.
Replacement tubs and surrounds from Bath Planet of Arkansas carry the Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty on the acrylic tub and wall surround, and Bath Planet of Arkansas backs the installation, subject to the written terms. Typical installed prices run $10,000 to $18,000, and the warranty paperwork comes with the written price.
Refinishing costs less up front but the coating can peel, and it does nothing about grout or worn walls. Replacement gives you a new tub and grout free walls in about one day, typically for $10,000 to $18,000 with a new surround. If the tub is already cracked or soft underfoot, replacement is the only real fix.
The median North Little Rock home was built around 1975 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 51 or more years old. That is the age where bathtub replacement and the other big updates come due, and it is the work Bath Planet of Arkansas does every week.
North Little Rock is a renter majority city with an unusually loyal core of homeowners, and that split shapes who calls us. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
A bathtub replacement in North Little Rock, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, according to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table. What moves the price is the surround material, the tub style, and whether the layout changes. Keeping the same footprint holds the price down, while moving plumbing or repairing water damaged framing adds to it. That matters in North Little Rock, where the median home was built about 1975 according to the Census American Community Survey, so older plumbing and wall conditions often come up once the old tub is out. Most replacements still finish in as little as one day, the Bath Planet acrylic carries a limited lifetime warranty, and Bath Planet of Arkansas backs the installation.
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