Bathroom Remodel - where to start?

[Kenda]

I need to remodel my master bath and maybe a guest bath depending on what I end up doing, but I don't even know where to begin. I asked at Lowe's today and they said it's too big a job for them and they didn't have any references for me.

I want to take out the tub completely and expand the shower to include a bench and a few other items. I'd also like to add a vanity area possibly moving one sink and maybe tear out a wall between the bathroom and a closet. I want to replace 3 doors with sliding doors.

I kind of have some ideas about what I want to do, but I'm also very open to suggestions to get more bang for my buck. I'm not cheap, but I'm practical.

Where do I start? I don't even know the name of any design/remodel places to start. I'll definitely want some references too since this is going to be my bath for years to come.

[Delta-TX]

I think there has been several recent threads about this. I have found that using the search feature that on the same line as UserCp Forum Rules Arcade Blogs etc. works better than the one at the very top of the page. I'll see what I can find.

[Kenda]

Originally Posted by Delta-TX

I think there has been several recent threads about this. I have found that using the search feature that on the same line as UserCp Forum Rules Arcade Blogs etc. works better than the one at the very top of the page. I'll see what I can find.

Thanks for the tip! I haven't had luck with the one at the top.

[TallCoolOne]

Your looking at 8k to 24K depending what you want to do and how fancy you want to get.

Only suggestion, make sure your contractor pulls permits and don't pay until the job is complete. I have seen many contractors get money and milk a job, or get money up front and vanish

[snicklefritz]

I would consider Servigon Construction Group for your remodel. They are locally owned, they do beautiful work and I would say their specialty is redesign & remodel.

http://www.servigonhomes.com/Servigo...ion_Group.html

https://www.facebook.com/servigonconstructiongroup

[ACC fix it man]

Shoot me an email and I can answer some questions, just before you make some big decisions. 25 years experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing,framing & remodeling. tinmanzroad@yahoo.com

[mynameistoby]

I don't know if Jim Weber is still in the area but he does great work. He is also very creative and willing to
give you different design idea's.

[Kenda]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm taking down the info. This project will start sometime this summer. I have another project running now and once it's done, I'm going to do the bathrooms.

[mcBerg]

Will be doing the same very soon as all we have done is to tile the floor a few years ago ourselves.

Plan to just get out the Sawzall tool and cut the old garden tub out in a few pieces to remove. Using that space for dual shower unit and huge built in storage unit and no more tub. Next demo the backer board to remove all the old shower tile and pan to upgrade to a larger frame-less design. Many online retailers sell various shower pans which you can tile and install yourself if you measure the drain and are good with basic tools. They come with video instructions so...

You may save some money just doing the demo work. We are hoping to do most of it ourselves except for any plumbing work (which also isn't that difficult).