Bathtub replacement? (countertops, foundation, water heater, refinishing)
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Hi! I want to replace the bathtub and surround in my home. (Built in 1983). The current tub/walls was an outdated almond color cast iron tub. I paid about $1200.00 to have them refinished to white. It only lasted a few months before it started peeling off. (The company that did it did not prep the surface correctly, having them come to repair is not an option)
I don't want to keep refinishing and have it not last, so Im wondering if a new tub is a better option. I have 2 quotes so far, $8000.00 and $10,000! Do these quotes seem too high? (Bath remodel companies) This is replacing tub, 3 wall surround, new fixtures, etc.
I paid $17K in 2021 for tearing out & replacing surrounds, installing new tub, building new shower, all tile work. All plumbing. Installing new sinks & countertops and painting the double vanity.
Just for your comparison. I paid for all materials ~ faucets, all tiles, the bathtub, the sinks, countertops and glass shower enclosure. So basically my $17K was just for labor. So if your $8-10K includes materials and all the surround tiles & installation, it sounds reasonable.
I had my own electrician replace lighting. Just something for you to consider. I got a really nice soaking bathtub mail order from Wayfair. I think a new tub is a good idea, especially if the old one wasn’t particularly comfortable to lounge in.
good info! Im just replacing tub/tile walls/hardware. and these quotes include parts/labor/waterproofing behind shower walls. They basically take everything down to the studs and replace.
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Originally Posted by WorldKlas
I paid $17K in 2021 for tearing out & replacing surrounds, installing new tub, building new shower, all tile work. All plumbing. Installing new sinks & countertops and painting the double vanity.
Just for your comparison. I paid for all materials ~ faucets, all tiles, the bathtub, the sinks, countertops and glass shower enclosure. So basically my $17K was just for labor. So if your $8-10K includes materials and all the surround tiles & installation, it sounds reasonable.
I had my own electrician replace lighting. Just something for you to consider. I got a really nice soaking bathtub mail order from Wayfair. I think a new tub is a good idea, especially if the old one wasn’t particularly comfortable to lounge in.
It would be rather hard to nail-down the specifics of your "remodel"- price wise.
However, I can tell you that a "mid-range" bath remodel in CO is around $24k/average. ROI is 45% (2023 Cost/Value- Remodeling Magazine). So, based on those numbers I would say that the quotes you have are a bit high. Plus, that's a really bad ROI. I'd be more inclined to having the tub re-done... by someone who knows what the Hell they're doing!
Hi! I want to replace the bathtub and surround in my home. (Built in 1983). The current tub/walls was an outdated almond color cast iron tub. I paid about $1200.00 to have them refinished to white. It only lasted a few months before it started peeling off. (The company that did it did not prep the surface correctly, having them come to repair is not an option)
I don't want to keep refinishing and have it not last, so Im wondering if a new tub is a better option. I have 2 quotes so far, $8000.00 and $10,000! Do these quotes seem too high? (Bath remodel companies) This is replacing tub, 3 wall surround, new fixtures, etc.
Last year I paid almost 60,000 for a bathroom/laundry room remodel. it entailed removing two walls, adding one wall, tile and putting in a walk in shower instead of a tub. Then there was electrical work that needed to be done once the walls were out (one place looked like it could have started a fire and I have no idea why it didn't,there was burned wood) If the walls and fixtures need to be replaced those prices are probably normal for the current time. The price might go up depending on what they find behind the walls or if they have to do electrical work.
I forgot to mention the new water heater and the re-do on the sewer lines.
Im just wanting a new tub and surround. They quoted me for demo of everything down to studs, waterproof coating on walls, replace tub, new shower fixtures. Im still getting a few more quotes. Im jus wondering if 8-10,000 is too high?
Assuming no plumbing/foundation issues.
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Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr
It would be rather hard to nail-down the specifics of your "remodel"- price wise.
However, I can tell you that a "mid-range" bath remodel in CO is around $24k/average. ROI is 45% (2023 Cost/Value- Remodeling Magazine). So, based on those numbers I would say that the quotes you have are a bit high. Plus, that's a really bad ROI. I'd be more inclined to having the tub re-done... by someone who knows what the Hell they're doing!
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