One day shower remodel companies?

[whiteworks]

I need to have a low dam shower installed in one of my in-laws bathrooms. Nothing crazy just a 4” dam fiberglass or solid surface kit for a track home. I don’t have time to go down to La Mirada and do it myself but I’m not gonna watched them get hosed for $15k to have a $5k-$7k thing done.

Anyone have experience with these swap out companies that specialize in this stuff?

 

[Jay Dub]

My daughter and son in law had the Onyx kit installed. It turned out really nice. It took about a week. I believe they said $10,000

 

[NicPaus]

I recently did 1 on a rental. The old fiberglass tub cracked. We had to do it in a day. To avoid putting the tenant up in a hotel. The valve needed to be changed and we had to jackhammer out some concrete to replace the p trap. Made for a long day. I used a vikrell tub with wall kit from lowes. But they have a shower kit same size. $8500 with patching drywall and painting. We got working same day but had to patch the next and return to paint.

They had quotes from 12-18k. I had not done a plastic unit in 10 years so did T and M.

 

[Justfishing]

Lowes in my area sells flexstone. They come in large sheets that are cut and glued to a backer. Pan and walls for about $1500. Simple to cut. Score like dw, circular saw etc. Better looking than fiberglass

 

[havasujeeper]

There use to be an Onyx manufacturer in Pomona. I used their own crew to convert a bathtub into a corner shower. They were quick and very reasonable. This has been a few years back, so I don't know if they are still in existence, but worth checking out.

 

[hallett21]

I need to have a low dam shower installed in one of my in-laws bathrooms. Nothing crazy just a 4” dam fiberglass or solid surface kit for a track home. I don’t have time to go down to La Mirada and do it myself but I’m not gonna watched them get hosed for $15k to have a $5k-$7k thing done.

Anyone have experience with these swap out companies that specialize in this stuff?

5-7k is the way under market rate buddy price.

 

[whiteworks]

5-7k is the way under market rate buddy price.

It’s a $1500-$2000 kit, $300 glass door, $150.00 fixture. remove existing tub/walls kit, install new low dam kit, fixture and door. All johnny homeowner consumer grade in stock products. One day deal and maybe a pickup day if there is any mud and caulk that needs to dry before touch up paint. $5-$7k is generous.

I’m constantly amazed at the price delta that I see when taking bids, just took a bid on a 40x40 slab, quotes varied from $20k-$40k apples to apples. $40k pulled up in a raptor, $20l dude had an old gen2 dodge. I’m not looking to fund someone’s lifestyle choices, just get a job done for a fair price

Cool thing about 10M people in SoCal is there is always someone who’s coming up and hungry

 

[hallett21]

It’s a $1500-$2000 kit, $300 glass door, $150.00 fixture. remove existing tub/walls kit, install new low dam kit, fixture and door. All johnny homeowner consumer grade in stock products. One day deal and maybe a pickup day if there is any mud and caulk that needs to dry before touch up paint. $5-$7k is generous.

I’m constantly amazed at the price delta that I see when taking bids, just took a bid on a 40x40 slab, quotes varied from $20k-$40k apples to apples. $40k pulled up in a raptor, $20l dude had an old gen2 dodge. I’m not looking to fund someone’s lifestyle choices, just get a job done for a fair price

Cool thing about 10M people in SoCal is there is always someone who’s coming up and hungry

lol hey don’t shoot the messenger. You just proved the homeowner can do it for under 5k.

I’ve spent way too many years people pleasing my way to zero

 

[Deckin Around]

One day deal and maybe a pickup day if there is any mud and caulk that needs to dry before touch up paint.

I would burn another day just between the original site visit for measurementsand bid, acquiring all the materials, the dump trip and paperwork + any touchups or go backs

Whatever company you use, just make sure their insurance will cover the plumbing work.

 

[NicPaus]

The fun part is cutting up the old fiberglass 1 with a Sawzall. The one we replaced they cut the wall open to install and patched the stucco. Only way to get in a 1 piece.

I also could not find 1 the same height. So blocking had to be added. The access to connect the drain had to be dug out. Had to grout the area between new and existing tile.

There are so many variables on these things. Walls flat? Copper or galvanize existing pipes? Drain type and condition?

7k is doable if just a simple swap.

 

[whiteworks]

lol hey don’t shoot the messenger. You just proved the homeowner can do it for under 5k.

I’ve spent way too many years people pleasing my way to zero

I think this is a $5-$7k thing to have done, maybe not by white contractors with boating issues

The fun part is cutting up the old fiberglass 1 with a Sawzall. The one we replaced they cut the wall open to install and patched the stucco. Only way to get in a 1 piece.

I also could not find 1 the same height. So blocking had to be added. The access to connect the drain had to be dug out. Had to grout the area between new and existing tile.

There are so many variables on these things. Walls flat? Copper or galvanize existing pipes? Drain type and condition?

7k is doable if just a simple swap.

If you want to make a run at it let me know, it’s about as simple swap out as I could see happening.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Check out the stuff from these guys. I have used both the vertical and horizontal “tile” kits, doors, and pans. All was great quality and fair priced. You’ll have to buy through distribution, but if doing a pan/wall conversion it’s doable in a long day if you have the right tools and skills.

ThermaGlass

www.therma-glass.com

 

[Orange Juice]

Check Floor and Decor. They have a bunch of new “one day” installation products, and services to install them.

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[bonesfab]

, it’s about as simple swap out as I could see happening.

Famous last words of every customer out there.

 

[badgas]

I meet with about 15-20 people a week who want a new shower. They all have a magical $6-$8K number in their head that they can't find so they keep shopping and shopping. It is just like anything else in life. If you want to DO IT ALL YOURSELF You can always save money. our showers carry an unlimited lifetime warranty on everything we install.

We do a full tear out. we use Hydroblok for the wall board we use a composite pan and walls etc. Most can be done in 1-2 days.

I sell them all day long $11-$15K depending on features like recessed niches, high end fixtures , custom glass etc. The customer does not have to buy one thing.

We are SLAMMED !!!! Always trying to hire Sales, Installers, helpers etc. So prices must not be too bad.

 

[badgas]

There use to be an Onyx manufacturer in Pomona. I used their own crew to convert a bathtub into a corner shower. They were quick and very reasonable. This has been a few years back, so I don't know if they are still in existence, but worth checking out.

We sell and install Onyx, Nice stuff their current timeline is 8-10 weeks.

 

[badgas]

I need to have a low dam shower installed in one of my in-laws bathrooms. Nothing crazy just a 4” dam fiberglass or solid surface kit for a track home. I don’t have time to go down to La Mirada and do it myself but I’m not gonna watched them get hosed for $15k to have a $5k-$7k thing done.

Anyone have experience with these swap out companies that specialize in this stuff?

What is the size of the shower pan ? 60x30 60x32 ? I can do a VERY basic one for $9974.00

They are actually nice showers especially for people who are over sealing and cleaning grout.

 

[Deckin Around]

I meet with about 15-20 people a week who want a new shower. They all have a magical $6-$8K number in their head that they can't find so they keep shopping and shopping. It is just like anything else in life. If you want to DO IT ALL YOURSELF You can always save money. our showers carry an unlimited lifetime warranty on everything we install.

We do a full tear out. we use Hydroblok for the wall board we use a composite pan and walls etc. Most can be done in 1-2 days.

I sell them all day long $11-$15K depending on features like recessed niches, high end fixtures , custom glass etc. The customer does not have to buy one thing.

We are SLAMMED !!!! Always trying to hire Sales, Installers, helpers etc. So prices must not be too bad.

When converting a tub to a shower do you change the drain line from a 1-1/2" tub to a 2" or just use a 2" to 1-1/2 reducer?

Famous last words of every customer out there.

immediately followed by: "I have more work and referrals for you if you give me a deal on this one."

 

[badgas]

When converting a tub to a shower do you change the drain line from a 1-1/2" tub to a 2" or just use a 2" to 1-1/2 reducer?


immediately followed by: "I have more work and referrals for you if you give me a deal on this one."

We change to a 2"on a tub to shower conversion. YES!!!!! on the " I have another bathroom to do after this one, you give me a deal I will tell all my friends "

 

[NicPaus]

This one will be full price! I can give you a deal on the next 1!


I can't even keep up on bathroom remodels. I have to pass on way more than I do. Such a pain in the ass for the smallest room in the house.

I have a customer in the picking out stage. Poor Husband is losing his mind and we have not even started. They have been to 10 locations to look at vanities and countless tile stores.

 

[Orange Juice]

Bathroom remodel….$20-60k

Shower remodel……$8500-$12k

There’s a big difference.

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Thanks for motivating me to do my own

 

[HNL2LHC]

Thanks for motivating me to do my own

Right!?!?!? I can live with the 1 year shower remodel. The wife on the other hand…..CAN”T!!!! Lucky for guys like Dave (@badgas) my wife has the checkbook.

She just tells me to deal with it and work harder to fill the bank account back up.

 

[badgas]

Bathroom remodel….$30-$80k

Shower remodel……$11-$20k

There’s a big difference.

Fixed it for ya

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Hahaha mine is on the 3yr plan. So far demo is done and uh that’s about it . I’m going to take my time and just do it. Tired of hiring people all to get burnt.

 

[SKIDMARC]

Some of these prices are crazy, you can get good prices by good people if you know some people and take your time to find the right people and not need super high end stuff.

I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago, did all the demo, hired the tile guy, mud and drywall guy, and electricians and did some things my self, like install the vanity, mirror, med cabinet, toilet and fixtures.

Tile guy was $1,800
Mud guy $800
Electrician $1,000
Shower door $1,500 (with install)
Tile, vanity, base boards, mirror, medicine cabinet and fixtures $1,100ish.

Total was right around $6,200. maybe a few hundred more, but nothing like some of the prices you all are quoting. Below is before and after.

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Looks clean

 

[badgas]

Some of these prices are crazy, you can get good prices by good people if you know some people and take your time to find the right people and not need super high end stuff.

I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago, did all the demo, hired the tile guy, mud and drywall guy, and electricians and did some things my self, like install the vanity, mirror, med cabinet, toilet and fixtures.

Tile guy was $1,800
Mud guy $800
Electrician $1,000
Shower door $1,500 (with install)
Tile, vanity, base boards, mirror, medicine cabinet and fixtures $1,100ish.

Total was right around $6,200. maybe a few hundred more, but nothing like some of the prices you all are quoting. Below is before and after.

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Love it !!! as I stated you can save a LOOOOOTTTT when you want to do it or manage it alone. Think cooking. You can make 4-6 great steaks and a nice bottle of wine for under $100.00 you go out and that meal will be $650+ with tip.

You can change your own oil as well ! There is cost for everything. I am honest with my clients I tell them have at it and tell them they can save. , 90% of them say EFF that ! I don't want to shop I don't want to manage flaky subs, I don't want to use someone who has no liability insurance, I don't want to use someone who gives me one year on the labor. I see 10 failed shower pans every week from people who said " I know a guy " We have in house crews, no subs , no BS , we pay you if we miss your install date, we do not write change orders and we give a lifetime warranty on everything we install. Is there a cost for that ? YES ! Some like and some don't

 

[ChumpChange]

What is the size of the shower pan ? 60x30 60x32 ? I can do a VERY basic one for $9974.00

They are actually nice showers especially for people who are over sealing and cleaning grout. View attachment 1507824 View attachment 1507826

Yeah but what’s the price with the super bro discount for someone you’ve never met? lol

 

[PlanB]

Check out the stuff from these guys. I have used both the vertical and horizontal “tile” kits, doors, and pans. All was great quality and fair priced. You’ll have to buy through distribution, but if doing a pan/wall conversion it’s doable in a long day if you have the right tools and skills.

ThermaGlass

www.therma-glass.com

I am doing a bathroom in our ADU and have a Therma-Glass pan already. I was going to do tile, but this kit looks good for a rental. What do you use for backing and do these panels run over the flange on the pan? Any water proofing behind the panels?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

I am doing a bathroom in our ADU and have a Therma-Glass pan already. I was going to do tile, but this kit looks good for a rental. What do you use for backing and do these panels run over the flange on the pan? Any water proofing behind the panels?

The standard green board, or similar on the walls is fine, you liquid nails the panels to the walls. They interlock like LVP flooring does. Cuts/drills with standard saw and hole saws. Take your time, you damn near cannot fuck it up. Most people cannot even tell it’s not real tile until they are actually in the shower using it. Yes, the panels tuck over the flange of the pan.

 

[PlanB]

The standard green board, or similar on the walls is fine, you liquid nails the panels to the walls. They interlock like LVP flooring does. Cuts/drills with standard saw and hole saws. Take your time, you damn near cannot fuck it up. Most people cannot even tell it’s not real tile until they are actually in the shower using it. Yes, the panels tuck over the flange of the pan.


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That came out great! Thanks for the info. I think I am going to go this route.

 

[whiteworks]

What is the size of the shower pan ? 60x30 60x32 ? I can do a VERY basic one for $9974.00

They are actually nice showers especially for people who are over sealing and cleaning grout. View attachment 1507824 View attachment 1507826

That’s pretty slick for $10k, what do you have for $7k?

I don’t know that they want something that nice to be honest, my in-laws are very simple and getting old so they want a low dam shower in one of the bathrooms.

It’s located on second floor so I assume house would be dropped during the project? What’s the lead time and turnaround for your $10k dealio?

 

[NicPaus]

Those panels do look good for the price.

I have been using 1/2" thick quartz panels a lot. Same supplier has 1/8" thick ones that are a great price.

Tomorrow i got guys demoing my old bathroom. Was planning on quartz panels. New Type k copper. All new ABS. It has a tub and shower and my budget at my cost is 15k. That includes a new window with stucco patch. Which will probably lead to exterior paint as I will change the 3 other windows at same time all new construction windows.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Yeah but what’s the price with the super bro discount for someone you’ve never met? lol

Well….if that is the case I met Dave and helped him move his table so do I get the Super Duper De Discount? Kidding @badgas I get this all the time. I have wasted too much time with people looking for the freebies over the years. I am willing to to match number but not give things away. If only people would understand the value we offer they would jump on the opportunity. But then again they don’t know what they don’t know. Sucks to be them!!!!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

The standard green board, or similar on the walls is fine, you liquid nails the panels to the walls. They interlock like LVP flooring does. Cuts/drills with standard saw and hole saws. Take your time, you damn near cannot fuck it up. Most people cannot even tell it’s not real tile until they are actually in the shower using it. Yes, the panels tuck over the flange of the pan.


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Apparently you don't "know" a mud guy or a guy with a tape measure.look at that gap, panel to pan. Remember 6'8" is not 68"

 

[NicPaus]

Apparently you don't "know" a mud guy or a guy with a tape measure.look at that gap, panel to pan. Remember 6'8" is not 68"

Looks like your average 7k bathroom remodel.

I was looking at those angle stops thinking. Once the vanity goes in the stubouts will need to be extended. Just cut that section of drywall out and replace the plumbing while it's like that.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Looks like your average 7k bathroom remodel.

I was looking at those angle stops thinking. Once the vanity goes in the stubouts will need to be extended. Just cut that section of drywall out and replace the plumbing while it's like that.

I'm just giving him shit

 

[OCMerrill]

I’ve spent way too many years people pleasing my way to zero

Seems to be my company motto these days. I laughed at first and then thought wait just a minute here.

I've done a project for Dylan that was a travel headache but I wanted my son to see if construction was for him.
He made money (I didn't but that was not the goal). Construction is not for him.

 

[badgas]

That’s pretty slick for $10k, what do you have for $7k?

I don’t know that they want something that nice to be honest, my in-laws are very simple and getting old so they want a low dam shower in one of the bathrooms.

It’s located on second floor so I assume house would be dropped during the project? What’s the lead time and turnaround for your $10k dealio?

Unfortunately I don't have a $7K option. The $10K would be a basic white shower with a few corner shelves standard 60" alcove 96" panel height etc. chrome fixtures and a bypass door.

We are 6-8 weeks out at the moment.

 

[badgas]

If you like the simulated tile look we have these panels in a 3x8 or 10x20 pattern. Grey or black " grout "

 

[Brokeboatin221]

That looks nice, this might have motivated me to get going on mine again.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Oh how the tables have turned...it used to just be everyone complaining about realtors making too much....now the masses turn on the contractors!

 

[whiteworks]

Seems to be my company motto these days. I laughed at first and then thought wait just a minute here.

I've done a project for Dylan that was a travel headache but I wanted my son to see if construction was for him.
He made money (I didn't but that was not the goal). Construction is not for him.

I’m still trying to figure out if construction is for me, wish I had not ditched 5th period in high school to go drink beers and done something different with my life. I’m on a project wearing bags 40 hours a week right now charging the same wage I was 15 years ago, I don’t know what carpenters charge these days, I’m sure it’s at least double what I do know is I’m happy getting lost in the work all day and I sleep well at night, I don’t think that’s why most people are in the trades though LOL

100 year old rotten shit coming back to life, not sure what the going rate is for this type of thing, but I get lunch also

 

[Waterjunky]

Everyone is "making too much". it just depends on who is making it. If your paying it, its them charging too much for a simple job. If your doing it, they just don't understand what's involved in the project.

Isn't this how the world works?

I would love to do most of the remodel I am starting on the house. I could save 50-75% but that whole job thing and having to earn a living is saying no. I am buried for time already. Instead I am working with a designer / planner right now to get detailed plans together. From there they go out to several contractors in the area. at least the bids will be apples to apples. Talking several bathrooms, a kitchen, and a few other things like a roof. If anyone works out of the Sacramento area and wants to talk, reach out.

 

[whiteworks]

Unfortunately I don't have a $7K option. The $10K would be a basic white shower with a few corner shelves standard 60" alcove 96" panel height etc. chrome fixtures and a bypass door.

We are 6-8 weeks out at the moment.

Okay, I’ll run the $10k option past them, I don’t think they much care and will do whatever I advise them too. I do think your $10k option is nice and it looks like a $10k thing to do. PM your contact info when you get a chance.

 

[NicPaus]

I'm just giving him shit

Same.

It's the pic hard to see the flange on the pan
The slope makes it look like it's gapped.

 

[mesquito_creek]

If you live in your house long enough you will get to throw it all away and do it all over again regardless of what you spent!

I have been in my house for 27 years and I need to remodel the kitchen/baths for the third time. Current kitchen is 17 years old and sooooo 2009.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Apparently you don't "know" a mud guy or a guy with a tape measure.look at that gap, panel to pan. Remember 6'8" is not 68"

No, you bitch! These pans are some $1800 deals from a hotel project that our PM doesn’t know left from right. The pan is slopped left to right. The panels need to level on the top so there’s a filler piece that goes on after the fact when doing this type of install. Well, we didn’t have those and they wanted I forget how much to ship just 2, so I improvised. It’s not installed in that picture. The pans are STUPID heavy as they are solid cultured marble, but no flex and solid to stand in, which is important when you’re fat.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

No, you bitch! These pans are some $1800 deals from a hotel project that our PM doesn’t know left from right. The pan is slopped left to right. The panels need to level on the top so there’s a filler piece that goes on after the fact when doing this type of install. Well, we didn’t have those and they wanted I forget how much to ship just 2, so I improvised. It’s not installed in that picture. The pans are STUPID heavy as they are solid cultured marble, but no flex and solid to stand in, which is important when you’re fat.

Couldn't you just cut the bottom to match the slope? Top would still be level. I know, they'd probably fuk the panel up, atleast my guys would