Why Homeowners in Guelph Choose Us for Bathtub Installation
At Holloway Build Co, we've installed bathtubs for Guelph homeowners for more than 10 years, earning our reputation as an award-winning local contractor who responds fast and finishes on schedule. Whether you're adding a freestanding soaker as the centerpiece of your renovation or converting an old tub into a walk-in shower, we handle the plumbing, framing, and finish work so the job goes smoothly and stays on budget.
Types of Bathtub Installations
Freestanding Tubs
A freestanding tub stands on its own in the room rather than being built into a surround, which is why it's often the centerpiece homeowners picture in a spa-style bathroom. These tubs come in a range of materials, acrylic, cast iron, and solid surface among them, each with different weight and support requirements, and we'll make sure your subfloor can handle it before installation day.
Because a freestanding tub sits away from the wall, it also needs more floor space than an alcove tub, so this option tends to fit best in a full renovation where the layout is already being reworked. We'll also walk you through faucet placement, since these tubs typically use a floor- or wall-mounted filler rather than one built into the tub itself.</p>
Alcove / Built-In Tubs
An alcove tub is built into a three-wall recess, which is the layout most Guelph homes already have from the factory — making it the most straightforward tub to install or replace without reworking your plumbing or floor plan.
Alcove tubs also give us the option to add a tiled surround, a tub-and-shower combo, or a simple apron front, depending on how you plan to use the space day to day. Because the tub is supported by the surrounding walls and floor, this style tends to be more budget-friendly than a freestanding install for homeowners who still want quality without reworking the whole room. We'll confirm your existing tub's dimensions early on, since alcove replacements go faster when the new tub matches the old opening.
Soaking Tubs
A soaking tub is deeper than a standard bathtub, designed for sitting rather than lying flat, and can come in either a freestanding or alcove-style footprint depending on your bathroom layout.
These tubs work well for anyone who wants their bathroom to feel more like a retreat, especially in a full renovation where the whole room is designed around relaxation rather than just function. Weight is a bigger factor too — a filled soaking tub with someone in it can be significantly heavier than a standard tub, so we check subfloor support as part of planning, particularly on second-floor bathrooms. If you're deciding between a soaking tub and a freestanding tub, know the two aren't mutually exclusive — many soaking tubs are freestanding, so it's really about depth and bathing style more than shape.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions
A tub-to-shower conversion removes an existing bathtub and replaces it with a shower in the same footprint, which is one of the more common requests we get from Guelph homeowners who no longer use their tub but still want a finished, code-compliant space.
Because we're working within an existing footprint, a conversion is usually faster and less disruptive than building a custom shower from scratch in a new location. This option comes up a lot for homeowners downsizing their bath needs, aging in place, or simply reclaiming floor space in a smaller bathroom without a full renovation. We'll talk through base and surround options during your consultation, and if accessibility is the real goal, we can also build in a lower threshold or grab bar blocking as part of the conversion.
Old tile, tight layouts, fixtures from another decade, we've seen it all and know how to fix it. Full renovations, custom showers, and everything in between, done right the first time.
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Our Bathtub Installation Process
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Consultation
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Design Process
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We do The Work
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Final Walkthrough
Frequently Asked Questions
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