We run the camera through the branch line before setting a new tub if the old drain was slow. It shows us root intrusion, bellies, or a cracked pipe so we are not installing over a bad line.
Bathtub Installation New Braunfels TX done right the first time
When you need bathtub installation New Braunfels TX homeowners can count on, Comal Crest Plumbing handles the whole job: haul-out, rough-in, drain and overflow, supply lines, and a level set that will not flex or leak.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is your tub job?
Move drain
New tub footprint, drain and trap need to be relocated.
- 1. Swap Same-size alcove tub, drain lines up, subfloor solid.
- 2. Move drain New tub footprint, drain and trap need to be relocated.
- 3. Conversion Tub out, shower pan and valve in, walls prepped.
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- Measure firstWe check the fit before demo
- Test twiceDrain and overflow checked before we leave
What Is Included in a Bathtub Installation
Every tub install we do includes the labor and materials to remove the old unit, prep the space, set the new tub, and connect it to your plumbing.
Work order
Bathtub Installation- Old tub removal and haul-away: We cut out the old tub, carry it out in pieces if it is cast iron, and take it with us. You do not need a dumpster or a helper. We also sweep the bathroom and wipe down the surround before we leave.
- Subfloor inspection and repair: With the tub out, we check the subfloor for soft spots, water damage, and rot. If the framing needs sistering or the plywood needs replacing, we do it before the new tub goes down. This is the step most cheap installs skip.
- Drain, overflow, and trap connection: We install a new drain shoe, overflow gasket, and waste line connection. If the existing trap is a drum trap or is undersized, we replace it with a modern P-trap. We pressure-test the waste line before the tub is set.
- New valve and supply lines: We install a new tub and shower valve, set the temperature limit stop, and run new braided stainless supply lines. If you want a bathtub faucet installation New Braunfels upgrade, we can do it during the same visit while the wall is open.
- Level set and final test: We bed the tub in mortar or foam, check it with a level in both directions, and fill it to test the drain and overflow. We run the shower and tub spout, check for leaks below, and walk you through the shutoffs before we leave.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We measure the alcove or footprint, check the drain location, and inspect the subfloor and trap before quoting.
Bathtub installation at your home
We install and replace tubs in houses across New Braunfels.
Alcove tub swap
Same-size replacement, one-day job.
Freestanding tub set
Drain relocation and foam base.
Tub to shower
Low-threshold pan and new valve.
Rental turnover
Fast swaps between tenants.
Bathtub installation for businesses
We work with property managers and small hospitality sites.
Rental properties
Multiple units in one trip.
Short-term rentals
Scheduled around turnover days.
Small hotels
Tub and shower unit replacement.
Bathtub Installation New Braunfels TX: What the Job Really Involves
A tub that is set level and connected correctly lasts decades. A tub that is rushed leaks into the ceiling below. We do the prep work so the finish work holds.
Bathtub installation New Braunfels TX is the removal of an old tub and the set, level, and connection of a new one to your drain, overflow, and hot and cold supply lines. It is not a drop-in-and-caulk job. We cut out the old unit, inspect the subfloor and framing for soft spots, check the drain shoe and trap for cracks, then dry-fit the new tub before any sealant or mortar goes down. A tub that is not set level will pool water at one end and stress the drain gasket every time someone stands in it.
Most of our tub work in New Braunfels starts with one of three problems: a cracked acrylic pan, a rusted steel tub from a 1970s build, or a homeowner who wants a freestanding tub installation New Braunfels Texas instead of the builder-grade alcove. Older homes near Gruene and Downtown often have cast iron tubs that weigh 300 pounds or more, and we plan the haul-out before we touch a wrench. If you have been searching for bathtub installation in New Braunfels TX near me, we can usually measure and quote the same week you call.
- What it is
- Removing an old tub and setting a new one.
- When it helps
- Cracks, rust, leaks, or a safer step-in.
- What you get
- A level tub, new drain, and tested valve.
Our Bathtub Installation Process, Step by Step
We keep the job predictable: measure first, protect the house, do the rough-in, set the tub, then test everything before we pack up.
Tools and Methods We Use on Tub Installs
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Used to cut cast iron and steel tubs into manageable pieces for haul-out. A diamond blade makes quick work of cast iron without sending shrapnel across the bathroom.
We use PEX for supply line repairs and stub-out replacements behind the tub wall. PEX handles New Braunfels water chemistry better than old galvanized and is faster to run than copper.
For homes with copper supply lines, we sweat new fittings and stub-outs during the install. Copper is still the standard in many older New Braunfels homes, and we match what is already there.
Before we set a new tub, we clear the branch line with a snake or auger. A clean line means the new tub drains fast and you are not calling us back for a slow drain in a month.
When to Call for Bathtub Installation
A homeowner in Gruene has a 1970s steel tub with rust around the drain and wants it replaced before the holidays.
We measure the alcove, confirm the new tub will fit through the door, and schedule a one-day install.
HomesA couple in Vintage Oaks is building out a primary bathroom and wants a freestanding tub instead of the standard alcove.
We relocate the drain to match the freestanding footprint, set the tub on a foam base, and install a floor-mounted or deck-mounted…
HomesA landlord near Downtown New Braunfels has a rental with a cracked acrylic tub and a tenant moving in next week.
We source a stock alcove tub locally, schedule a same day bathtub installation New Braunfels TX if the unit is available, and…
BusinessesAn older homeowner in Mission Hills can no longer step over the tub apron safely and wants a walk-in shower.
We remove the tub, relocate the drain to a center position, install a low-threshold shower pan, and set a new pressure-balance valve…
Homes
How Bathtub Installation Works in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on a mix of slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam construction, and that changes how we approach a tub install. Slab homes in Veramendi and Creekside have the drain cast into the concrete, so moving a tub means cutting concrete and rerouting the trap.
Gruene
Many homes here are pier-and-beam with cast iron tubs from the 1940s to 1960s. We plan the haul-out carefully because the tub often will not fit through the door in one piece.
Veramendi
Newer slab-on-grade construction with PEX supply lines. Tub swaps are usually straightforward, but we check the drain location because builder rough-ins vary from lot to lot.
Vintage Oaks
Larger custom homes with freestanding tubs and stone-resin models. We coordinate with tile setters and check the floor structure for the weight of a filled tub.
- Gruene
- Veramendi
- Vintage Oaks
- Downtown New Braunfels
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoRusted Steel Tub to Acrylic Alcove in Gruene
Before: A 1978 steel tub with rust around the drain and a soft spot in the subfloor. The overflow gasket had been leaking for years, and the ceiling below had a brown stain the homeowner thought was from the roof.
After: We cut out the old tub, replaced a 3-foot section of subfloor, and set a new acrylic alcove tub on a mortar base. New drain shoe, overflow gasket, and Moen valve. The ceiling stain stopped spreading within a week.
Alcove Tub to Freestanding Tub in Vintage Oaks
Before: A builder-grade alcove tub in a primary bathroom the homeowners were remodeling. They wanted a freestanding tub but the drain was in the wrong spot and the filler was on the wrong wall.
After: We relocated the drain 18 inches, set a stone-resin freestanding tub on a foam base, and installed a floor-mounted filler. The tile setter finished the floor around the tub, and the finished bathroom looks like a custom build.
Tub to Walk-In Shower in Mission Hills
Before: An older homeowner could no longer step over the tub apron safely. The tub was also draining slowly, and the valve was a two-handle model with no temperature limit.
After: We removed the tub, relocated the drain to a center position, installed a low-threshold shower pan, and set a new pressure-balance valve with a 120-degree limit stop. The conversion took three days and the homeowner now showers without help.
Tub Problems We Fix for New Braunfels Homeowners
Most tub replacements start with a problem the homeowner has been ignoring for months.
Cracked acrylic or fiberglass tub pan
Water seeps through the crack into the subfloor and the ceiling below.
Rusted steel or cast iron tub
Rust stains the tub surface, catches on towels, and eventually pinholed through.
Leaking drain or overflow gasket
A slow drip from the overflow gasket stains the ceiling below and can rot the subfloor over time.
Tub too deep or too high to step into
Older homeowners and anyone with knee or hip issues risk a fall every time they get in.
Why Homeowners Choose Our Tub Installs
A new tub is only as good as the plumbing under it.
Level set, no pooling
We set every tub on a mortar or foam base and check it with a 4-foot level in both directions.
Drain and overflow done right
The overflow gasket and drain shoe are the two spots that leak into the ceiling below.
Tub-to-shower conversions
A bathtub conversion to shower New Braunfels project opens up floor space and cuts the step-over for older knees.
New valve and fixtures
If your old tub has a two-handle valve, we can upgrade to a single-handle pressure-balance or thermostatic valve while the wall is open.
What you receive on a tub job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written quote
Fixed price before we start.
Install photos
Before and after shots of the drain.
Fixture paperwork
Valve and trim model numbers.
16 Years of Tub Work in Comal County
Comal Crest Plumbing has been installing and replacing tubs in New Braunfels since 2010.
Drain location
We measure the trap and shoe to confirm the new tub lines up.
Subfloor condition
We check for soft spots and rot before the new tub goes down.
Valve rough-in depth
We match the valve body to the trim kit so the handle sits flush.
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What New Braunfels Homeowners Say
We had a 1970s steel tub that was rusting through, and I was worried about the subfloor. Comal Crest pulled it out, showed me the rot, and fixed the framing before setting the new acrylic tub. They were done in a day and a half. The tub is level, drains fast, and they hauled the old one away. Fair price and no surprises.
We wanted a freestanding tub instead of the builder-grade alcove. Comal Crest moved the drain, set the new tub on a foam base, and installed a new Moen valve. They tested it twice before leaving. The tub does not move at all when you step in, which is more than I can say for the original install.
I manage three rentals near downtown, and I have used Comal Crest for two tub replacements. They schedule around my turnover days, pull the permit when needed, and clean up after themselves. The last tenant said the new tub was the nicest thing in the house. I will keep using them.
Bathtub Installation Questions We Hear Every Week
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(737) 707-1110The tub itself is separate, and we will tell you the exact number before we start.
The drain, overflow, trap, and supply lines are all plumbing work under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and a permit is often required when you move the drain or change the valve. Comal Crest Plumbing has been doing this work in Comal County since 2010, and we pull the permit when the job needs one.
A straight alcove swap usually takes one day, about six to eight hours from demo to final test. If we find rot in the subfloor, a cracked trap, or need to move the drain, plan on two to three days. A bathtub to shower conversion New Braunfels project takes two to four days because of the pan, backer board, and waterproofing. We give you a realistic timeline before we start, not a guess.
Yes. We do bathtub conversion to shower New Braunfels work every month, and it is one of the most popular upgrades for older homeowners who want to cut the step-over. We remove the tub, relocate the drain to a center or linear position, set a new shower pan, install a new valve, and prep the walls for tile or a prefab surround. Most conversions finish in two to four days.
Other Plumbing Services We Handle
Other services from the same team.
- Bathtub RepairA tub that drains slowly or leaks at the overflow is usually a worn gasket or drain shoe.
- Sink InstallationKitchen, bath, and utility sinks installed with new supply lines, a proper P-trap, and sealed drains.
- Sink RepairClogged P-trap, leaking basket strainer, or a sprayer that lost pressure.
Get Your Bathtub Installation New Braunfels TX Quote Today
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