Heard remodel horror stories? Here is what to steer clear of
Common bathroom remodeling mistakes and how Sarasota, FL homeowners can sidestep them from the start.
You have probably heard a remodel story or two: the contractor who stopped showing up, the bill that kept growing, the leak that turned up later. Your Sarasota bathroom needs work, but you do not want a story like that of your own. You want to know what to avoid before you sign anything.
Most of those stories come down to who is in charge. When a remodel is split among several outside trades, each one handles a piece. If something goes wrong, it can be hard to tell whose job it was. Add materials with no lasting warranty, and a small problem down the road becomes yours to pay for.
Keep the job to what needs replacing: the tub or the shower. The price depends on the size and layout of that space, a shower or a bathtub, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Make sure any quote you get spells out both the product and the installation, so nothing is left vague.
Choose a company that installs and stands behind its own work. Love Your Bath's installers are primarily W-2 employees, their own installers rather than relying primarily on outside crews. Installation is done mainly by those crews, so one company is accountable from start to finish. Products carry a lifetime warranty that covers you for as long as you own the home. Ask anyone you talk to who installs and what the warranty covers, and compare the answers.
Then the remodel stays simple, with one company to call if you ever have a question. Diane T. wrote of her installer: "He listened to us carefully and installed our design requests perfectly." That is the outcome to aim for.
What people in Sarasota say
"Sales rep was very nice and covered the process thoroughly. Price was reasonable. Joe S. came and did the work, efficiently and quickly. I am happy with the work and would recommend the company to others that need a bath remodel."
"From start to finish Lenny the salesman to Steve and Alvin the technicians were extremely professional!! Lenny did not try to up sell me on anything. He took what I wanted and made it feasible for me to afford. Steven & Alvin were extremely talented technicians. They kept me informed ever day on when there were at and what was next. I could tell how professional they both were by how the cleaned up after each day of work and how proud the were of their completed project. I would highly recommend this company."
"I recently had a walk-in shower installed by Love Your Bath. The installers who were in my home for two days - Mike Harley, who was in charge of the onsite work and the two men with him : Chris Burns and Brian Evans were efficient, very polite, and kept me informed as the work progressed. I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience and look forward to enjoying a safe shower for years to come!! I would not hesitate to recommend this company to friends.."
Other things people in Sarasota ask
how much does a jacuzzi bath remodel cost
The price depends on whether you replace the tub, the shower or both, the size of the space, and the finishes and safety features you pick. A designer comes to your home and gives you a free, written quote with every option priced, so there are no surprises.
are one day bath remodels worth it
A fast job is possible because only the tub or shower is replaced, not the whole room. What matters is the product and who stands behind it. We install genuine Jacuzzi® systems, mainly with our own crews, and activate a lifetime warranty when the job is done. Most jobs take as little as one day; some take longer, and we will tell you which at the design visit.
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Love Your Bath handles bathroom remodeling in Sarasota and the area around it.