When replacement is the right scope
If the existing flooring is leaking, the grout and waterproofing are failing, the surround is dated or cracked, or you simply want a different look, replacement typically lands in the $9,000–$17,000 range for an LVP system or $14,000–$30,000 for tile across Greater Austin. Hillside stock in West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Jester Estates adds material-staging and access cost on top.
- Failing waterproofing or visible leaks behind tile (especially in 1900s–1940s intown bungalow / four-square stock and hillside crawlspace stock)
- Cracked or chalky fiberglass surrounds from the 70s–90s in Allandale, Brentwood, Crestview, Rosedale, Windsor Park, Northwest Hills, Oak Hill, older Pflugerville / Round Rock / Cedar Park / San Marcos cores, and early Circle C / Shady Hollow / Onion Creek phases
- Outdated builder-grade tile in 90s–2000s Circle C / Avery / Steiner / Brushy Creek / Teravista / Forest Creek / older Kyle / Buda phases
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Refinishing (reglazing the surround, regrouting tile) is a short-term cosmetic fix, typically 3–7 years of life if the substrate is sound. Replacement is the right call when waterproofing has failed, the pan is cracked, joists or subfloor are soft, or the layout no longer works. In Greater Austin's older intown pier-and-beam stock and hillside stock, water damage hidden behind tile is the most common reason refinishing isn't worth the money.
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