Renovation Reality – It’s Done

Apologies for being so terrible in finishing up this blog post series. I never realized how much I would miss having Victoria as a back-up since she has been on maternity leave. I’m a firm believer in putting clients first and by doing so, my personal and family life had to take a back seat for a little while.

Here’s the original blog post and the remodel update if you would like to catch up.

Remodel of Bathroom 1
The “wet room” is complete! It’s a super small space (5’x4.5’) so it’s pretty hard to take pictures. I was finally able to take some decent photos when the bathroom window was replaced.

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Remodel of the 2nd bath
The remodel of the second bath is now complete also! They started on 2/27 and I have to say the scariest thing was what would be behind the walls of the fiberglass molded tub – fortunately there was no mold or any other scary things. The project was very similar to the first bath. Everything torn apart so life felt very discombobulated, dust everywhere, Joy and Juan from Reflections Remodeling in and out of the house. We are fortunate to know and trust Joy enough to give her a key to the house and let her come and go as needed. The project took a little longer than anticipated, but they were all complete by 3/18 and we are very pleased with the results of both bathrooms!

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I’ve learned a lot since both these project started. The most important is to have patience. Although the project took a little longer than anticipated, it was so worth it to have quality construction and things done right. I’d rather have it take longer and have quality work than have it done quickly and have the contractor cut corners.

I LOVE my new bathrooms and in reality, it only took 5 weeks of chaos to result in bathrooms we will enjoy for many, many years. Now I can have visitors to the house and not have to worry how we can get 4 people showered in the morning. Plus, every time I walk into the bathroom(s) it makes me smile and have an ooh-aah moment. I’m happy we didn’t go overboard and tear down walls to make things bigger. It also gave me a great opportunity to de-clutter and get rid of all the make-up, hair product and toiletries I will never use.

I’m a happy girl.

How much did all this cost in the end?

Bathroom 1 – the wet room
Reflections Remodeling estimate for work to be done $3,645.00
Work Included:
• Tile walls and floors – customer to purchase tile
• Remove vanity and create shower area. Includes shower pan, chisel for drain line and reconfiguration of plumbing in wall. Customer to purchase shower valve assembly.
• Add wall mount sink to adjoining wall. Includes removing drywall and tap into drain and water lines.
• Add LED can light to ceiling (light included in price)
• Install curtain track for shower
• Remove current door and repair/fill door trip

Change Orders $ 512.30

Shower head did not include a shower valve assembly
New window that could be used in a wet area
Modifications to can light
Extra box of tile

TOTAL – Reflections Remodeling $4,157.30

Cost of Tile $ 650.00
Corner Sink and Faucet $ 210.00
Mirror $ 75.00
Shower head/assembly $ 122.00
Cabinet $ 140.00
Corner Shelf $ 15.00
Shower Curtain Track $ 100.00

Grand TOTAL $5,469.50
Budget $5,000.00
Difference $ 469.50

Bathroom #2 –
Reflections Remodeling estimate for work to be done $2,765.00
Work Included:
• Remove flooring and baseboards
• Tile walls 40” up, floors and shower area – customer to purchase tile
• Remove bathtub and create standup shower area. Includes shower pan, chisel for drain line and add shower bench and niche in wall for bottles, etc.
• Install new shower assembly

Change Orders $ 225.00

Shower head did not include a shower valve assembly
Add new light/vent in bathroom

Grand total Reflections Remodeling $2,990.00

Cost of Tile (a tad extravagant but so worth it!) $1,410.00
Shower Head Assembly $ 122.00
Cabinet $ 190.00
Shower Curtain Track $ 70.00
Ceiling light/fan combo $ 120.00

Grand Total $3,492.00
Budget $3,500.00
Difference $ -8.00

~ Laurie

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