Bathtub refinishing in Chandler, AZ
Chandler's growth came later than Tempe's or Mesa's, but its 1970s and 80s neighborhoods — and nearby Sun Lakes — have plenty of enameled steel tubs that are due for a new surface.
- Cast iron and steel tubs
- One visit, about three hours
- Flat $475, 5-year warranty
What kind of tubs Chandler was built with
Chandler was founded in 1912 around the San Marcos resort, and a small core of early houses survives near downtown. Most of the city, though, dates from the 1970s onward: first the neighborhoods north of Chandler Boulevard and west toward Dobson Road, then a wave of 1980s and 90s subdivisions.
Homes from the 70s and early 80s typically have steel tubs. From the late 80s builders moved to fiberglass and acrylic, and by the time Ocotillo and Fulton Ranch were built, plastic tubs were standard.
Sun Lakes, just south of the city, opened in the early 1970s as an active-adult community. Its older phases have original steel tubs, often in almond, and many owners want them white and easy to clean.
Neighborhoods we cover
Not listed? If you are anywhere in or near Chandler, we most likely come to you.
What tubs in Chandler usually need
Check first
Chandler is roughly split between steel and plastic tubs. Thirty seconds with a magnet saves everyone a wasted call.
1980s almond
The almond steel tub is the signature of early Chandler subdivisions. It refinishes to a clean white in one visit.
Sun Lakes homes
A smooth, glossy tub is easier to keep clean and needs no scrubbing — a real quality-of-life upgrade.
The same visit, wherever you are in the Valley
Send a photo, get a confirmed price, pick a day. The work itself takes about three hours and the tub is ready 24 hours later.
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Sand the whole tub
The entire tub is ground and sanded, not just the bad spots. Old caulk, loose coating and rust come off, and the new finish gets a surface it can grip.
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Deep-clean and dry
The tub is etched, washed, neutralized and washed again, then dried completely — seams included — and wiped down with alcohol. Nothing is left between the tub and the coating.
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Seal, repair, mask
New flexible caulk goes around the tub, chips and rust spots are repaired, and the tile, floor and fixtures are masked.
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Pour the coating
The coating is poured along the rim. It runs down the walls, levels itself and closes over the caulk line into one seamless white layer. 24 hours later the tub is ready.
Bathtub refinishing in Chandler: common questions
My Chandler home was built in 1995. Can you refinish the tub?
Possibly not — most tubs from that period are fiberglass or acrylic. If a magnet sticks to yours, it is steel and we can.
Do you serve Sun Lakes?
Yes.
Do you come to South Chandler and Ocotillo?
Yes, they are within our service area, provided the tub is steel or cast iron.
Is the price the same as in Phoenix?
Yes, a flat $475 for a standard tub.
Other cities we serve
Send a photo. Get a real price today.
No home visit needed for a quote. A photo of the tub is enough for us to confirm the price and offer a date.
- Text a photo of your tub to (602) 733-0000, or use the form.
- We confirm the price — $475 for a standard tub — and a day.
- One visit of about 3 hours. The tub is ready to use 24 hours later.