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Ed Pawlowski

On Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:18:38 -0300, wrote:

>
>I had estimates from a couple of companies frequently seen on ads
>Bathfitters et al and the estimate for replacing a tub with walk in
>shower was around $7000.00 complete. I went to a local building
>company, picked out what I wanted and arranged with them for their
>contractor to do it (that meant their name was behind the guarantee)
>also had the bathroom floor re-tiled and it came in at $5000.00
>complete.

I don't like the big outfits like Bathfitters. I'd just feel I was
getting screwed. I have a local contractor doing it and I know his
work and reputation. We just have to finalize what we want. I
figure 5 to 7 K will do what I want.

>
>What I disliked most about the other companies was the technique of
>quoting low at first then adding on to the price, "rainshower ? that
>will be an extra $200" "seat ? that will be an extra $350"

Well, all that stuff does cost extra, but the specs should be
discussed up front.