"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"
"This is our third renovation with the Dolans. They consistently do what they say they will do, when they say the will do it for the price that they quote. Lorraine and Caroline work with us to ensure the design is what we are looking for and in our budget. They do really high quality and professional work"
"Long Baths is simply great. They installed the shower of my dream that through no fault of their own succumbed to a manufactures defect. Chris Reynard and Long Baths worked fast and replaced my shower covered by my warranty at no additional charge. I am thankful to know I worked with a company that stood by their work and lifetime warranty."
"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
Installing a walk-in bathtub can be worth it if it improves the user's safety and independence. However, because walk-in tubs require a large investment, not every homeowner has the means or desire to install one. As an alternative, some homeowners prefer to install a walk-in shower and transfer bench instead. Walk-in showers cost between $1,150 and $8,000, making them far more budget-friendly in comparison.
Whether replacing a bathtub with a shower affects your home's value depends on several factors, with the most significant being whether it's the only tub in the house. Removing the sole bathtub can lower a home's value because many prospective buyers, particularly families with young children or pets, require at least one.
However, a tub-to-shower conversion can also increase home value. A modern walk-in shower is often seen as an upgrade in a secondary bathroom and can be a desirable feature for its accessibility and style, appealing to older homebuyers or those without children. The overall impact is also influenced by your local real estate market and its typical buyer demographic.
If your bathroom layout allows, installing both a freestanding bathtub and a separate shower can be an ideal solution that appeals to the widest range of potential buyers.
Plan your budget, storage needs, accessibility features, and design aesthetics before starting.
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.
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.
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.