"Excellent! There was constant communication, work was done when we were told it would be, and the workmen who came into our home were the best. We will be using him to remodel our kitchen next year!"
"The Freeman Repair team demoed the bathroom to the studs, changed the layout, built custom cabinets, moved the toilet/shower, tiled everything. The works. It’s a totally new bathroom & it looks awesome. Derek was great at communicating, everyone showed up on time when they said they would & did a great job. We highly recommend Freeman Repair and Remodeling!"
"Great, love my new kitchen cabinets and pantry. Kitchen is so much brighter with the custom cabinets and a coffee area. Bathrooms look 10 times better, love the showers. And the custom bookshelf is awesome. Anyone that has come over loves everything. New flooring is so much better than carpet. Glad the remodel is finished but would hire Monty and Josh again. Totally liked that they handled everything."
"We hired 1st Source for multiple projects including design, remodeling/renovation. Things went very smoothly, as expected and completed on time! Expert on codes and regulations as well. I highly recommend!! A+"
"My bathroom needed a major facelift, and LITN was able to take care of the total remodel for me. They were professional from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier with my results."
"We had a guest suite added, master bath full remodel, all new garage interior and several smaller jobs inside the existing house. Rusty and Chris are thorough, fair when issues arise (supply chain is a nightmare currently) and do high quality work. All of their trades are professional and very accommodating which was a massive help considering we lived in the house through the project with 2 kids under 3."
"I have remodeled 5 homes and built one. With all my experience with contractors and subcontractors, I have never found one as reliable as Carson. He has helped my family with repairing older beach homes for the last three years. We have hired Carson to do a lot of jobs. He has completed all of them in a timely manner, using salt water resistant materials that will stand the test of time, and the end product demonstrates excellent craftsmanship. He helps us make decisions from 200+ miles away, staying on budget but producing excellent results. We haven't had to stress about overseeing the job as Carson treats our house as his own. We are beyond thankful for him, his team, and his attention to detail. My great grandfather built one of the homes in the 1950's and its withstood many Hurricanes. I'm so thankful that Carson can carry the tradition of excellent craftsmanship to our special place. As for specifics of this job, he built beautiful shiplap in our den, repaired our deck, replaced a rotten support beam with plumbing and electrical running through it, and painted our porch and deck. He did an incredible job."
"Wonderful! His craftsmanship is superb. He makes sure things get done the correct way and takes pride in everything he does. He’s a family man that gives honest feedback & pricing. He is the only contractor I trust."
"We started the remodel of our Kitchen and Bath in November... right in the beginning of holiday season. It was a tight timeline, and daunting to know that we'd be hosting Christmas for family in only 6 weeks. Vanessa assured us that it would be done and we'd be ready for a feast in our new kitchen on Christmas morning. I trusted her... but I've heard horror stories from neighbors with other contractors so I had my doubts. She and her team MADE it happen. A whole new kitchen, floors and guest bathroom in about 6 weeks. Primary contractor Danny is a true craftsman. All the subcontractors were fair and committed to our tight timeline at all costs (Tile workers working well past dark, electrician going above and beyond working after hours in week in the week leading up until xmas to complete). Vanessa handled any and all escalations/challenges with any vendors and sub-contractors promptly and fairly. I'd 100% recommend and use them again."
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel questions, answered by experts
Yes, you can remove a bathtub yourself if you have previous DIY experience and basic plumbing knowledge. You should have at least one other person help you if you approach this project as a DIY. However, hiring a plumber or bathroom remodeling pro can prevent accidental damage from demolition or water leakage.
Altering the layout of your bathroom will make a big difference as moving or adding plumbing quickly inflates your total bill. While you can recoup more of your cost (in home value terms) by adding a bathroom, rearranging the layout won’t affect your home’s sticker value. However, strategic placements that allow more light or better flow may increase buyer interest.
By code, the smallest a bathroom can be is 60 inches wide by 56 inches deep to be considered accessible. An area of 16 to 20 square feet is enough to accommodate a toilet and sink with sufficient clearance. Usually, a space that’s three or four feet by six to eight feet is big enough for a half bath to be added.
In general, the term powder room refers to the same thing as the term half bath and describes a bathroom with a toilet and a sink. Usually, the official term used in real estate listings is a powder room, but the two terms are interchangeable.
The general rule of thumb regarding how much to spend on remodeling your home is not to exceed 30% of the value of your property for the remodel budget. For example, if your house is worth $350,000, the 30% rule suggests that you shouldn’t spend more than $105,000 on the remodel.
The Bethera, SC homeowners’ guide to kitchen and bathroom remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Remodeling your bathroom can add significant value to your home. Your bathroom remodel cost will depend on size, fixtures, materials, labor, and other factors.
Looking to update your bathroom? Check out our bathroom remodel checklist to learn what steps you should follow to get the job done with minimal stress.
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