"Very Professional and attention to detail. Installation crew were very courteous and good at what they do. Quality Installation If you are looking to replace your tub or shower, I highly recommend Bay State Luxury Bath"
"While the quality of work and clean up performed by the crew was outstanding and Iâ m pleased with the finished product the crew didnâ t arrive until almost 11 and didnâ t leave until 9 PM. While I appreciate the goal of a new bathtub/shower replaced in as little as a day working until 9 PM is not acceptable. When setting up the appointment it needs to be stated very clearly what the expectations are for the day. As I said, Iâ m very happy with the finished product but 20k which includes no installation cost is way too much for what was actually provided."
"After extensive research into all of the options available, I decided to have my kitchen renovation done by John Dolan. The kitchen design phase went well and all of the decisions I made (with the advisement of John, Caroline or Lorraine) ended up working out well. Once the demolition started, I was very impressed by how careful the workman were in protecting the rest of my space and that of my neighbors. Not a single complaint by my negighbors - in fact, they had compliments for how unobtrusive the renovation went. The workmanship in every step of the renovation has been excellent with meticulous attention to detail. They removed a ceramic floor and replaced it with oak that matches perfectly with the light oak in the adjacent living room. I could not be more pleased and very grateful I decided to go with John Dolan."
"We acquired a condominium on the 2nd floor of a 2 family house in Arlington. MA. The existing hardwood floors were beyond repair and we wanted to add a 2nd bathroom. In addition we wanted to integrate the existing sun porch into the living room to more than recover the area lost to the new bathroom, and install central A/C. We had estimates from three other contractors before we met with Pedro from Crystal Renovations. His pricing was very competitive relative to the other contractors, but that was mostly due to the others trying to add work that we didn't want or need. Pedro listened to what we wanted and worked with us to accomplish it. From the very beginning of the project until the end Pedro was always responsive and answered, emails, texts, and phone messages in a very timely fashion. He and his crew and subs were a pleasure to work with and any issues that arose were dealt with in a calm and professional manner. Before and during the project Pedro made several design suggestions such as recessed lighting on the sun porch, shower stall light, and new bath layout that definitely improved on our original thoughts. In the end the project came in on time and with a very small increase to the original estimate despite some challenges he and his crew had to work through. The best part, though, is the absolute impeccable quality of the finished product. We highly recommend Pedro and Crystal Renovations and plan to use them again in the near future."
"Kitchen faucet needed to be replaced. Was able to schedule with Chris quickly and get the job done with little inconvenience. A good experience and I would recommend him to others."
"Bill was absolutely wonderful to work with. We asked him to assist with two small projects (which we feared might be too small, but he assured us were not), and he gave us the service we would have hoped for had they been much larger. We had purchased a new hardwood "custom" vanity for the master bathroom. Because the house is quite old, the floor in the bathroom is uneven, and the vanity had to be both cut down and leveled to sit flush with the floor while still aligning on a horizontal plane with the wall tiles - no small task. As an initial matter, Bill was incredibly responsive - returning my initial call promptly, asking all the right questions, and providing an estimate based upon our discussion and his detailed questions. He was able to get us on his schedule immediately despite having a number of larger (and no doubt more lucrative) projects in the works. On the morning of the project, he called to say that he would be briefly delayed because he had received an emergency call from a school in Cambridge that needed assistance before the start of the school day (they have relied on him as a Good Samaritan in the past, and needed him again), and his desire to assist the school, while still getting to us in a timely manner earned him high marks from us as well. When he arrived, her worked quickly and effieciently and got the vanity into true custom shape in short order. The work area was spotless when he was finished. We are just thrilled with the new vanity thanks to Bill. For the second project, Bill was able to assist even before arriving. The house had custom cherry kitchen cabinetry installed by the former owner over 18 years ago. When we recently replaced the stove, a gap resulted in the woodwork. Bill was able to direct us to a woodshop that carried the matching wood even before he arrived. Bill was then able to quickly make a "kickplate" for the stove that filled in the gap, making it look as though it was always there. We could not have been happier with our experience working with Bill. We would highly recommend him, and plan to use him again very soon. "
"Greg showed up on time, and replaced my carpets, with oak flooring. Greg was very respectful and responsive throughout the whole process.
I would recommend Greg and his business to a friend or neighbor.
Thanks!
Andrew"
"Ari was super responsive, professional and very easy to discuss the projects with. He was knowledgeable and handled every part of the project which included fully repairing a water damaged wall and hardwood floor as well as replacing part of a damaged window. He also tiled a section of a bathroom. The work was done in a timely fashion and of high quality. Will definitely contract Ari again."
Bathtub Replacement questions, answered by experts
Options include alcove, freestanding, clawfoot, or whirlpool tubs for various preferences.
Different bathtub materials have various advantages and disadvantages. Cast iron and copper are considered the most durable materials because they are dense and resistant to damage from scratches or dents. However, cast-iron tubs are heavy, expensive, and may not be suitable for upper floors. Copper offers unique benefits but requires regular chemical treatment to prevent a patina from forming, making cast iron a less maintenance-intensive option. Porcelain is a good second choice for durability. For those on a budget, acrylic is a popular option, though it is less durable.
Updating to modern styles and efficient models can enhance bathroom appeal and increase property value.
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.
While Medicare will pay for some bathroom modifications, it won’t pay for all modifications done to help make the room more accessible for older adults. Plus, the improvements must be approved in advance, or they won’t cover the upgrade. Check well in advance of construction if you have coverage for grab bars, walk-in tubs, wider doorways, higher toilets, and more.
The Hanover, MA homeowners’ guide to bathtub replacements
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
An updated bathtub can give a bathroom a whole new look. Find out how much it costs to replace a bathtub in Boston, MA, including prices by type and labor costs.
Bathtub refinishing costs in Boston, MA, are relatively inexpensive and can make your bathroom look like new. Our guide gives you the information to learn more about this process.
Various factors affect the total tub-to-shower conversion cost in Boston, MA, including the size of the area, type of shower, materials, and labor fees.
