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Avatar for Bath Planet of Des Moines
Bath Planet of Des Moines
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"I love my new shower,very large. The men that put it in were very knowledgeable about everything. Very polite.cleaned up everything.was very inpressed.would recommend it to anyone that like to put in a shower to replace the bathtub. Thank you"
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34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Five Star Bath Solutions
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Five Star Bath Solutions (FSBS) replaced our non-functioning basement bathroom whirlpool tub with a new whirlpool tub + shower wall replacement. FSBS was very easy to work with, from the initial in-home meeting to the completion of the installation. We were kept up-to-date on start date and other pertinent details and pre-install queries were answered promptly. The replacement/instillation itself was completed efficiently, the crew arrived when promised, the crew was very respectful of our property + home and we received a detailed walk-through of the completed project. We would strongly recommend FSBS for anyone considering a similar project in the future. Excellent service from start to finish. Liz R. + Luke S."
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46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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1-800-HANSONS (Des Moines Bath)
4.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our number one priority is to serve our customers by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations. We do what it takes, every day, to make Hanson's Window and Construction, Inc., the best place for our family to serve yours.

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Customers say: True professional

"Andy was quick to respond to my first call and was able to come and give us a rough estimate that same day. He followed with detailed estimate a few days later. He was very patient with us and answered all our questions and guided us to what was needed for our new tile for backsplash. The professionals that work with him for plumbing, cabinet painting, and installing counter tops were all very pleasant and were there when they said they would be or called if there would be a delay. 


Although going thru a remodel is always a bit of an inconvenience, the finished product was well worth it! We love our new kitchen and very much appreciate Andy and his dad for their help"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KBS Remodeling and Restoration LLC
4.2(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

KBS Remodeling & Restoration is your local remodeling company dedicated to quality and customer service. Each worker is trained and skilled in their profession to deliver quality results every time! KBS uses material and install practices that allow us to offer transferable workmanship warranties without cutting corners.\n\n

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Bath Fitter
3.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

In 1997 the Gross family opened their first Bath Fitter franchise in the Harrisburg, PA area. Over the next decade, business continued to expand and today we are happy to serve over 25 locations throughout fourteen different states! A Commercial division has also been incorporated to offer the Bath Fitter product to large scale jobs such as hotels and nursing homes. The Bath Fitter brand has become synonymous with beautiful, affordable bathroom remodeling. Bath Fitter is proud to be the #1 Bathroom Remodeler in the US for ten years in a row according to Qualified Remodeler Magazine! Start designing your new bathroom here, or schedule a free in-home consultation today

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Response time1 day
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called on a Friday and they were able to send somebody on Monday morning. I'm not sure if it was because they contacted me through Homeadvisor or because I was hesitant to have them come out without even a ballpark price, but they waived the trip charge. I told them that I had a leaking shower faucet and expected that the cartridge just needed to be replaced. I received a phone call and text 40 minutes before the tech's arrival as promised. Jake showed up on time and offered to wear the booties everybody brings these days, but between the time he spent sitting in his van and then writing up a quote after glancing at the faucet, it was at least half an hour before I even had the quote. My choices were $412 for the cartridge or $700+ to replace at least the valve and maybe more and then repair drywall. I assume the quote was written this way to trigger the upsale, but I will be selling my home soon and the drywall that didn't even need to be removed for this repair is already being replaced as part of a separate repair project. I was surprised that he didn't bring shower cartridges on the van since it seems like a common repair, and I'd specifically told them that's what I needed. He was gone for over an hour to get one from the supply center. Once he returned, he turned off the water, then went back to the van for a bit. Once he started on the faucet, it took maybe half an hour to swap out the cartridge. When he was done, Jake had me sign a few times, then emailed me an invoice with no text describing the service performed, just the total. I told him I needed some explanation of what was done, and he re-sent it with a blurb explaining a Moen cartridge was replaced and has a one year warranty. About an hour after Jake left, I received a follow up phone call to confirm everything was completed to my satisfaction. I have no complaints about the work, everybody was pleasant enough to deal with, and I know they create their quotes straight from a pricebook, but 3 hours and $412 to complete a 30 minute repair that requires a part costing no more than $50 just seems excessive."
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Bathtub Replacement questions, answered by experts

Installing a clawfoot tub with a minimum of 6 inches of clearance from surrounding walls allows ample room for the faucet and pipework, makes cleaning easier, and reduces the chance of moisture being trapped between the tub and the walls. It might need to be closer if the faucet comes directly out of the wall.

You can use a new bathtub after 24 to 48 hours. It's best to double-check with your plumber, though, because the time can depend on the type of bathtub installed and special process or materials used. For example, certain sealants need longer to cure, or if the installation involves extensive plumbing work, the plumber might want you to wait.

Installing a drop-in tub yourself is possible, especially if you’re replacing your existing tub with a new one of the same size. If you’re replacing a different type of tub, you’ll need to build the structure to hold the new drop-in tub and finish the exposed sides. The structure must be sturdy enough to hold the tub when it’s filled with water, and you’ll need to seal it. If any plumbing work is required, it’s best to call a licensed plumber who installs bathtubs.

If your bathtub is in overall good shape with minor scratches, discoloration, or just general wear and tear, it's best (and less expensive) to refinish it. 

If your tub has large cracks, is leaking, or is otherwise severely damaged, we recommend replacing it with a new bathtub. Refinishing a bathtub can only fix superficial problems, so these issues will still be present or reappear after a refinishing.

Options include alcove, freestanding, clawfoot, or whirlpool tubs for various preferences.

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