UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
I had an estimator/salesman from Bathfitter at my house this afternoon. I remodeled the bathroom a few years ago but at that time the tub/shower was OK. It is now time for an update. I chose Bathfitter because they say that they will design a one piece unit that will fit over your existing tub/shower. Well, turns out this isn't always the case--seems they don't like to install these over acrylic showers as the acrylic will not hold up the weight of the new unit. The plan is to remove the existing tub/shower, strip the sheetrock to the studs in the affected area, install green board and then install the unit, trim, caulk and seal. They claim they can do all of this in one day for $4,000 for the unit that I picked. It would be about $4,700 if I had them replace all of the fixtures and mixing valve. There is nothing wrong with the mixing valve, other than it is not anti-scald, and I can always pick up new fixtures at Lowes and install them myself.
They do offer a 10% "same day order" discount if I were to sign a contract and give a deposit today. I declined as I plan on using my tax refund to pay for the work in either February or March 2012. I don't think the price will change all that much in 4-6 months and have a feeling they will offer the 10% discount again as it will still be the slow season.
I was wondering if anyone here has ever had any work done by or know someone who has had work done by Bathfitter and, if so, how did you feel about the work that they did? I went online and read some of the reviews and it was about 50/50. The salesman did have a list of references and I knew many of the names on the list; in fact, 4 or 5 of them live on my area.
I would appreciate any and all feedback on Bathfitter. Thanks.
They do offer a 10% "same day order" discount if I were to sign a contract and give a deposit today. I declined as I plan on using my tax refund to pay for the work in either February or March 2012. I don't think the price will change all that much in 4-6 months and have a feeling they will offer the 10% discount again as it will still be the slow season.
I was wondering if anyone here has ever had any work done by or know someone who has had work done by Bathfitter and, if so, how did you feel about the work that they did? I went online and read some of the reviews and it was about 50/50. The salesman did have a list of references and I knew many of the names on the list; in fact, 4 or 5 of them live on my area.
I would appreciate any and all feedback on Bathfitter. Thanks.