When your old bathtub is showing signs of age, replacing it can be expensive and unnecessary. The experienced professionals at Betz Enterprises in Highland, MD, have seen their share of tub and spa problems and know that you don’t always need to replace your tub.

Whether you just purchased a new home and the bathroom needs a little TLC or your current bathtub needs repair, here are five reasons why you should consider refinishing it instead:

• Removing the Tub Is a Pain: Bathtubs are difficult to get through the bathroom door. Additionally, you’ll also need to find a spot to dispose of the tub properly once it’s removed. With tub repair, you don’t need to worry about the logistics or removing an old tub.
• The Plumbing Will Need to Be Redone: Most likely, the plumbing in your bathroom is specific to the tub that you currently have and will need to be redone for a new tub. It might be difficult to find a new tub with plumbing that fits all of the current fixtures, so a call to the plumber will be in order.
• You Might Need to Replace the Tiles As Well: Inevitably, parts of your bathroom tile will be torn away during the process of removing and replacing your tub. This means that on top of needing to hire a plumber, you will also need to hire a tile man to fix it. Tub repair eliminates these two extraneous costs.
• The Durability Is the Same: When completed, a refinished tub is equally as durable as a brand-new bathtub and can last up to 20 years.
• It Saves You Money: While the physical tub might only cost a few hundred dollars to replace, you will need to factor in the costs of plumbing and tile work during the installation process. Refinishing a tub, on the other hand, could cost just under $500, providing a better value than a brand-new tub.

Could your bathtub use a makeover? Betz Enterprises offers comprehensive bath refinishing and tub repair. They can repair almost any make and model of spa or jetted tub, and they also offer porcelain and fiberglass repairs. Visit their website to review before-and-after images from clients’ bathtub projects, and call (301) 854-0990 for a free estimate.