RE-BATH Or BATH FITTER Anyone See Bad Jobs Or Bad Experiences???

Originally Posted by sales guy

TO all who have answered this forum with typical prejudiced responses, you give every honest and quality contractor a bad name. It seems to me from afar that most of you really don't understand what re-bath does, how they exactly do it, and what they really use. So how can you run your mouths about it? Is this the same way you approach your costumers when they ask questions?

I have worked for a re-bath dealer for 6 years. Each location is a franchise. Each location is only as good as it's ownership, but thats true for everyone who posts here too. Re-bath is not hammered crap!

It is more than tub liners. First a liner can only go over a cast iron tub and nothing else. When we remodel a fiberglass or steel, or old ceramic tile job it comes out. We offer any home owner a simple alterative to traditional bathroom remodeling. Less mess ( in general) less time to remodel.

We use no subs, we extensively train our own people.We always pull required permits when moving/changing drains, or electric is involved. We give a real honest to god lifetime warranty and stand behind it like no other company on earth. Our products are not cheap crappy preformed kits. Almost all work is done completely on site. All measuring, cutting, installing etc.

We do not sell with high pressure and empty promises, and we put every detail in writing before the client signs anything. We are outstanding members of the BBB, and actually have our entire product line independently tested by Underwriters Laboratories.


I have worked for four different contractor/remodeling firms in 16 years and have never seen a more professionally run, or better customer centered business. If you are losing bids to re-bath, then look at your approach and products you offer. It's not our fault. We don't compete with high end remodeling, and I have never been able to change a customer's mind that really wanted to do slate, or custom tile work for their bath/shower. So we really don't compete.

Originally Posted by floorinstall

I worked for a company in san diego back in the 80's that did the tub liner thing and I remember that the biggest problem that they had was water leaking in under the liner either from between the joint where the tub meets the wall or more often around the drain ring. It made the water would set in there and mold would form. I took one out once that that had happened to and boy did it smell. I never messed with that part of the business again.

Originally Posted by fci

When I was in addition business, if a customer was considering a tin florida room or as we call it a disposible addition, we knew they were not interested in quality or adding true value to thier home. IMO I don't consider anyone interested in a re-bath or bathfitters a customer who knows the difference between quality and a quick fix/bandaid. I'm sure that I'll never be convinced that hardened shrinkwrap is any good for anyone except the salesman who's just made a comission.
I don't think they take the tub out. I think they just cover up what is there. Mold and all.

Originally Posted by Dominic Chabot

you don't think, what does it mean you don't think? Let me tell you: you don't know what you are talking about.

they don't cover mold they remove everything that need to be remove

Originally Posted by else bronx

But you cant do Cement work. your a plumber. thats it. by trade. nickels and dimes.