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Bathtub Replacement · Waukesha, WI · Updated October 2026

Bathtub Replacement in Waukesha, WI

American Shower Company replaces bathtubs in Waukesha, WI using Premium Samuel Mueller Systems and Signature BathWraps® Systems, professionally installed by our own employees, often in a single day, with over 350 installs completed so far in 2026. Every project is backed by our Lifetime Warranty and Workmanship Guarantee, and the free in home consultation gives you an exact price, accurate to the penny.

Your Options
Premium Samuel Mueller Systems and Signature BathWraps® Systems
Tub Style
Alcove, three wall
Install Time
Often one day
Installers
Our own employees
Options
Thousands of combinations
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty and Workmanship Guarantee
Pricing
Exact, in home
★ Serving Wisconsin
✓ Licensed and insured
✓ Our own employees, not subcontractors
✓ Free estimates
✓ Lifetime Warranty and Workmanship Guarantee
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What goes into the price of a bathtub replacement in Waukesha, WI?

What you pay for a bathtub replacement follows the choices you make in the consultation: the wall surround, the fixtures, the door and any plumbing worth updating. Two product lines, Samuel Mueller and BathWraps®, mean there is a sensible option for every budget, and our Wisconsin shower replacement cost guide explains the rest.

Your free in home consultation gives you an exact, personal price, accurate to the penny, and the price American Shower Company writes down is the price you pay.

If you are planning a bathtub replacement in Waukesha, WI, start with the choices that matter most: which system fits your style and budget, how the space should work for the people who use it, and what is behind the old walls. Below is how we look at homes here, what goes into the price, and how the job runs from the consultation through cleanup.

Bathtub Replacement in Waukesha: the local picture

Waukesha is home to our second location, so consultations and installs run from a local base. Much of our work here is new owners replacing a 1970s or 1980s tub and shower soon after closing, including condos where a trimmable base has to fit the existing footprint and plumbing exactly.

What moves the cost of a new bathtub

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How American Shower Company does the work

We are a local shower and bath replacement company and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:

Choosing the right tub and surround

Old bathtubs give out in predictable ways. Fiberglass can flex and crack, and enameled steel chips and then rusts at the chip. A Samuel Mueller alcove tub is solid stone like material with a seamless nonporous finish that resists staining and mildew, and it is built for the standard three wall alcove most homes already have. Pair it with Samuel Mueller solid surface walls or a BathWraps® acrylic surround, depending on the look and budget you want. Our installers can usually finish in one visit.

Areas we serve around Waukesha

American Shower Company works across the Waukesha area, including:

Milwaukee West Allis Wauwatosa Brookfield New Berlin Menomonee Falls Oak Creek Greenfield Franklin West Bend Mequon Muskego

Recent installs near Waukesha

The most recent install our own employed installers completed near Waukesha, from the crew's own job photos. The town and month are the real ones.

  • September 2025, West Bend (Washington County)

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep a tub but still have a good shower?

Yes. Most tubs we install also serve as the household shower. We can add a Samuel Mueller valve, a fixed head or handheld, and a sliding glass door so the space works for both quick showers and long soaks. Fixture choices include push button controls in polished chrome, brushed nickel or matte black.

Are there hidden costs in a bathtub replacement?

Not with American Shower Company. The price is accurate to the penny, and what we write down is what you pay. If the installers open the wall and find something unexpected, such as a failing drain, they stop and explain it before any added work is done, so you decide.

Who actually installs the tub?

Our own employees, not subcontractors. They are trained on the systems we install, which is why American Shower Company backs every installation with its workmanship guarantee. Terri R. wrote that her crew was "pleasant, respectful of the property, patient when addressing questions and concerns."

How much does bathtub replacement cost in Waukesha, WI?

It depends on the old tub, the wall system and the fixtures you choose, so American Shower Company gives an exact figure at a free in home consultation rather than a guess. Removing a heavy steel or cast iron tub, adding shower fixtures and glass doors, and updating old plumbing all change the scope, and Premium Samuel Mueller Systems and Signature BathWraps® Systems give you options at different budgets. Our Wisconsin shower replacement cost guide explains each factor, and your price is accurate to the penny.

Should I refinish my old tub instead of replacing it?

Refinishing paints over the problem. It can freshen a sound tub for a while, but it does not fix cracks, rust at chipped enamel, soft spots in fiberglass or a leaking drain, and the coating wears again. A replacement removes the old tub and the old surround together, and the new one is covered by our Lifetime Warranty and Workmanship Guarantee.

Does a solid surface tub really keep water warmer?

Samuel Mueller says so. Its tubs are made from a solid stone like material, and the manufacturer states that the material holds water temperature longer for a more relaxing soak and resists chipping and cracking. Your designer can show you the tub and the wall options side by side during the consultation.

What kind of bathtubs does American Shower Company install?

We install Samuel Mueller alcove bathtubs, made from a solid stone like material, and pair them with wall surrounds from either Premium Samuel Mueller Systems or Signature BathWraps® Systems. An alcove tub is designed to sit inside a three wall enclosure, which is the layout in most hall and guest bathrooms, so it uses space efficiently and does not require moving walls.

Can I finance a new bathtub?

Yes. Financing is available through American Shower Company. Interest free plans are available for those who qualify, with no dealer service fees or points added on the back end.

Is there an American Shower Company location in Waukesha?

Yes. Our second location is at S17 W22655 Lincoln Ave in Waukesha, reachable at (414) 404 6730, and it serves Waukesha, Milwaukee and the surrounding area. The main office is at 3984 E. Endeavor Drive in Appleton. Both locations offer the same free consultation, the same exact price, accurate to the penny, and the same Lifetime Warranty and Workmanship Guarantee.

Why do so many new Waukesha owners update the bathroom first?

Because Waukesha turns over. A new owner often inherits a dated 1970s or 1980s tub and shower combination, and replacing it with a Premium Samuel Mueller System or a Signature BathWraps® System is a one day project that can be done before move in.

Did Waukesha's switch to Lake Michigan water change how hard it is?

Yes, a lot. The City of Waukesha says its former well supply "averaged around 21 grains per gallon," while the Lake Michigan water it has bought from Milwaukee since 2023 runs about 8 grains per gallon. Many Waukesha showers were installed in the hard water years and still carry that scale in the grout. Replacing them with a nonporous Samuel Mueller or BathWraps® wall system removes the grout entirely.

Our work

Where we have installed.

Over 350 installs so far in 2026, from the Fox Valley to Milwaukee and Madison. Here are some of the bathrooms our crew photographed along the way. The map shows towns, not addresses.

Jobs performed, by ZIP codeProject photos, select to viewHover a dot to light it up.

Where to find us

American Shower Company
S17 W22655 Lincoln Ave, Waukesha, WI

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