How Much Does Re-bath Charge To Redo A Bathroom? Lowest Price?
Friday, October 16th, 2009 at
4:05 am
Do they replace toilets and sinks and do the plumbing to repair a leaky shower pan?
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There are to many options to get a price without having someone out . It’s kinda like calling a car dealer and asking how much a car is. Are you looking for a New Decked out Caddy or a Used Ford Focus, Leather, CD, Chrome……
With tubs a big factor will depend on what tub you have. There are literally thousands of different liners. Another is color. Do you want solid colors? Marbles, Granites, Tile Looks?
Typically to do a New Tub, New Walls, Get somewhat fancy with accessories, New Moen Plumbing. Installation and Taxes. It could be a starting point of around $1,000 - going all the way up to $5,500. Using financing with no money down, It could be between $50 - $175.00 per month.
There are 3 main companies doing this type of remodel
1) Luxury Bath
2) Re-Bath
3) Bath Fitter
Luxury Bath is the highest quality by a long shot, and the price is competitive if not less than the other guy’s. It also has a product called microban. Microban is a antimicrobial product that actually kills mold and mildew. It also comes with the best warranty. http://www.luxurybath.com
Re-Bath would be my second choice. The reason being is they, like Luxury Bath have a one piece “dog leg” (The area on the wall in front off the tub. The dog leg goes from the top of the tub rail to the floor.)
The reason I would not recommend Bath fitter is because of the dog leg. This is the area that is most prone to leaking and they piece it together here.
As far as other options there is
1) tearing it out and starting over
2) Ceramic tile
3) re-glazing
With tearing it out you will be forced to use a fiberglass tub, which is very porous making it very difficult to clean. (for those that are reading this, thinking how nice your fiberglass tub is, go in there and rub your fingers over it. It may look o.k. but it will be greasy, that’s because the porous material is literally sucking the soap scum in. Fiberglass surrounds are also known for cracking and being “spongy” when you stand in them.
Ceramic tile is definitely attractive, but unfortunately the grout is the weak point, after all its 80% sand, and sand sucks in the water making it a perfect surface for mold and mildew. Grout also needs maintenance once a month, but before you do the maintenance, you need to clean it with a toothbrush.
re-glazing is when they paint the tub. This is more of a band-aid if your trying to sell the home, but don’t care how it will look in 6 months to 1 year. It also doesn’t address the walls or fixtures.
Good luck. Most Forums I post in have nothing good to say about the work or the price of these people.
Re-bath: my Uncle owns it. there was just a 100$ off deal. they replace everything! i highly suggest u use re-bath!!!!!!!!