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Old 01-29-2007, 12:52 AM   #1
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if it helps anyone ...

i just heard a commercial from Bath Fitter (evidently it is nationwide franchise?)

it was a quick commercial --- and it flashes to this one lady and she says :

"well, remodeling just wasn't in our budget"




speaks worlds ... keep that in mind next time you're qualifying someone ...

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Old 01-29-2007, 02:59 AM   #2
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Not sure what you mean Dirt.

From what I have heard from customers and others is that it is quite expensive. Main draw is the time line offered, although I have yet to find someone who had the experience of their timeline being met. They always run into problems with mold, rot, or scheduling with the plumber or something.

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Old 02-03-2007, 01:59 AM   #3
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Average sale is $3,500. Some people just want the $1600 Special, KWIM? That bath liner stuff will never compare to 'real' remodeling, KWIM?
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:29 AM   #4
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I came out to estimate a bathroom remodel, and the HO was also considering one of those nasty shower "repairs".

I was sure to let her know that if there were any problems behind those loose tiles (always is), the surround system would only cover them up.

I also never followed up on the job, because I refuse to lower quality to meet a low price. It's not worth the reputation or the pride in one's workmanship.

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Old 02-03-2007, 11:25 AM   #5
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just my taste --- but I think the whole idea of just slipping a new shell over the existing one ...

couple words come to mind

Walmart
Hack
Tacky
Why Bother
Waste of Money
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Old 02-03-2007, 11:45 AM   #6
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I came out to estimate a bathroom remodel, and the HO was also considering one of those nasty shower "repairs".

I was sure to let her know that if there were any problems behind those loose tiles (always is), the surround system would only cover them up.

I also never followed up on the job, because I refuse to lower quality to meet a low price. It's not worth the reputation or the pride in one's workmanship.

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, as we well know....there are always troubles behind those walls. The future of remodeling will be to correct the knuckle head cheap fixes of today.
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