Victorians, flats and condos: a like-new tub in 24 hours for $600–$750, reglazed where it stands. No demolition, no permit, 10-15 year finish, 5-year warranty.
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| Unlicensed | Proper ReglazingBest value | Full replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $400–700 | $600–900 | $5,000+ |
| Lasts | Often fails | 10–15 yrs 5-yr warranty | 20+ yrs |
| Licensed & insured | ✗ | ✓ | — |
| Ready to use | Varies | 24 hours | 2–4 weeks |
| Plumbing, tile, permits | No | No | Yes |
Cheap jobs often fail and need stripping, which costs twice the original quote to redo.

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San Francisco bathrooms are old and small, and that is exactly where refinishing wins. The original cast iron tub in a Victorian or Edwardian flat, the clawfoot in a Noe Valley or Haight apartment, the 1940s porcelain tub in a Sunset or Richmond stucco home: none of them fit through the door anymore, and replacing one means demolition, a plumber, new tile and often a permit. We reglaze it where it stands, in one visit, and it looks new for 10 to 15 years.
No demolition means no permit, no HOA approval and no noise complaints. We carry everything up the stairs, mask the bathroom, and leave it clean the same afternoon. Landlords and property managers use us between tenants: the unit is rent-ready in 24 to 48 hours.
We mask the bathroom, deep-clean and etch the surface, repair chips and rust, apply a bonding primer and spray the topcoat, then clean up. About 3 to 5 hours on site. The tub is ready to use after the cure time on your care sheet, usually the next day.
Most San Francisco bathtubs cost $600 to $750 to refinish. A clawfoot tub refinished inside and out starts at $850, and a tub with its three-wall tile surround is $1,050. Replacing a tub in a San Francisco flat typically runs $4,000 to $8,000 once demolition, plumbing, tile and permits are counted. Use the instant quote below for your exact price.
Yes, and they are our favourite jobs. The iron underneath is sound in almost every old San Francisco tub; only the enamel has worn. We repair chips and rust, then spray a new glossy finish, so the tub keeps its shape and character.
No. Refinishing is a surface treatment: nothing structural or plumbing changes, so there is no permit, no inspection and nothing for an HOA to approve. We only need access, water and an outlet.
The work takes 3 to 5 hours. The tub is ready to use after the cure time on your care sheet, usually 24 hours. We set up ventilation so the rest of the flat stays usable, and parking is our problem, not yours.
With the non-abrasive cleaner we recommend, the finish lasts 10 to 15 years, and it is covered by a 5-year residential warranty against peeling, bubbling and cracking from adhesion failure.
In addition to San Francisco, Proper Reglazing provides expert bathtub refinishing services throughout the Bay Area. Our licensed technicians serve homeowners, property managers, and contractors with the same high-quality service and 5-year warranty.
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