"The tub is wonderful! Installation of the tub was ok except for the widening of the bathroom door. The door trim was wrong and the door itself was not straight. The threshold was not installed at all. Paid an additional $700 to get the door rehung."
"Hired him to build a deck to support a hot tub. The deck was done under the estimated time and for the right price. He was very professional and agreeable and efficient. Zero complaints. Already got him coming back for another job soon."
"Couldn't have asked for a better experience or quality of the completed job. Very easy to work with, punctual and takes pride in his work. Would highly recommend. "
"Excellent customer service from beginning to end. The design consultant listened to what we wanted and the installation team made it happen. Our new bathroom is beautiful, functional, and easy to maintain."
"I went on line and stated I was looking for a plumber in my area. I seen a review for Bay City Plumbing..I then stated what the problem was and this information was given to him. Was then asked if the plumbing service could give me a call. I stated yes, and Mr Stan called me immediately.. I stated I was at work and wouldn't be home until late.. He came out late that very evening to look at my faucet.. said he would be back the next evening to get it fixed.. He showed up promptly the next evening and got it fixed promptly.. was very grateful. New faucet, looks great, works great. I will recommend Bay City Plumbing to friends and family."
"He was very knowledgeable, know exactly what the problem was upon looking at it. I'm on a fixed budget , and was worried about the cost , I was very impressed that the cost was within my budget and received quality work for my money. I will definitely use this company for all my plumbing needs."
Bathtub Replacement questions, answered by experts
The plumbing industry has standardized the sizes for bathtub drains. They are 1 1/2 inches wide to fit all standard bathtubs from 14 to 26 inches deep. The standard sizing is to ensure that the drain fits into the P trap, a special part of your piping that prevents sewer water from bubbling up into your home (yuck).
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.
The time it takes to install a bathtub depends on the type of tub, the condition of the existing plumbing, and the installation's complexity. A new bathtub can be installed in four to eight hours. However, this can take longer if any additional plumbing work or bathroom modifications are needed.
You should consider replacing your bathtub if the tub—or any potential refinishing—is older than about 20 years old. However, acrylic and fiberglass bathtubs have a shorter lifespan (about 10 to 15 years). You may decide to replace your bathtub sooner if there are stains or mold you can’t get rid of, no matter how much you clean it, or if you find leaks and cracks that could lead to costly water damage.
It’s substantially less expensive to reglaze a tub than to replace it. The average cost of reglazing a bathtub is between $400 and $700, but that range may be higher based on where you live and the type of tub you have. Meanwhile, if you want to replace the bathtub, you’re looking at $2,000 to $9,400, with the average close to $5,700.
The State Line, MS homeowners’ guide to bathtub replacements
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