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You are more than ready to upgrade your tub or shower. In fact, you’ve taken the next step of using our pricing estimator tool–or even sitting through your in-home consultation. You love the design options we offer, but there’s one thing that’s throwing you off: the estimate seems a lot higher than what you were expecting to pay.
At ZINTEX, we have an average 4.9 star rating across our 30+ markets because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. That said, we’ve talked to countless customers who experience a bit of sticker shock when we give them their estimate. Why do our services tend to cost between $11,000 and $25,000 or higher, especially when some remodelers are charging $10,000 or less? Read on to find out.
Table of Contents
- The cost of quality materials
- The cost of experienced labor
- The cost of customization, customer service, and long-term support
The Biggest Bathroom Remodel Cost: Quality Materials
The cost of your bathroom remodeling materials will account for an average 40-60% of your total estimate. Materials are the biggest bathroom remodel cost, and you can expect higher material costs for better quality.
For example, home improvement retailers sell acrylic shower insert kits for as little as $3,000. Unfortunately, the acrylic wall panels in those cheap shower insert kits are thin and brittle, making them more susceptible to early wear and tear and damage.
At ZINTEX, we offer customers high-quality acrylic wall panels created by manufacturers like Jacuzzi and Serenity by ZINTEX. These materials look great and come in a variety of attractive colors and patterns. Plus, they’re going to last for 15-20 years before showing significant wear and tear. They may cost more upfront, but you’re paying for better products with more long-term value.
It’s also important to keep in mind that the materials you see aren’t the only components of your tub or shower that we’re going to upgrade. Your ZINTEX estimate also covers the cost of all those materials we need to upgrade behind your tub or shower walls, like subflooring, studs, bracing, pipes, and valves.
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Materials included in your estimate |
Shower insert kits |
Cheap professional installation services |
ZINTEX Remodeling Group |
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Premium shower walls |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
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Customizable accessories |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
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Structural and plumbing materials |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
The Second Biggest Bathroom Remodel Cost: Experienced Labor
Labor typically accounts for between 25-40% of total bathroom remodel costs. Just like high-quality tub and shower materials cost more, you’re going to pay more to work with installers who have years of experience and a great track record.
Think about it this way. If a company wants to offer the cheapest services in town, one of the areas where they’ll need to cut costs is in the amount they pay their installers. That means they’ll have to find installers who are willing to accept a pay rate that is below industry standards. They’re looking at candidates who are completely new to the industry and don’t have proper licensing.
On the other hand, when we want to make sure we’re hiring the best of the best in every market we enter, we’re going to have to offer competitive pay rates that attract top talent. For the customer, that does mean a higher estimate, but it also means proper installation from knowledgeable, professional installers who treat their home with respect.
Beyond Materials and Installation: What Else Does Your Bathroom Remodel Cost Cover?
Materials and labor will always make up the biggest percentage in your tub or walk-in shower cost. However, there are a few additional factors that can increase the cost of your remodel while also improving your overall experience and the quality of your new tub or shower.
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The offer |
The benefit |
The ZINTEX difference |
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Extensive customization options |
You can design a tub or shower that works for your family today, tomorrow, and ten years from now. |
In addition to storage accessories like soap niches and corner shelves, ZINTEX offers accessibility features like grab bars and built-in seating. You can even combine storage and safety with our unique, weight-baring grab shelves. |
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Great customer service |
From scheduling a consultation to inquiring about your upcoming installation date to putting in a service request, our customer service team will help. |
While you can access our online service inquiry form 24/7, you can talk to a real human every day of the week. |
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Warranties and long-term support |
Our limited lifetime warranty ensures that we will address covered damages until you move. Plus, you can register your remodel with the Good Contractor’s List to receive up to $25k in coverage if we fail to deliver. |
Our warranties include a 2-year transferable clause. That means that if you sell your home within 2 years of completing your ZINTEX remodel, the new homeowner will enjoy our limited lifetime warranty. |
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Full insurance for our installation team |
If an installer causes accidental damage to your property or gets injured on the job, the liability is entirely ours and you won’t pay out of pocket. |
Our installers are insured in every state and every market, even those that don’t legally require it. |
Learn How Financing Can Make Your Remodel Cost More Accessible
Your budget is just as important to you as upgrading your tub or shower. When you received your ZINTEX remodeling estimate, it was higher than you were expecting. Now, you understand why we aren’t the cheapest option on the market, but also why our higher cost reflects the value of our products, our labor, and the long-term support we provide.
At ZINTEX, our goal is to make your bathroom remodel as accessible as possible, and that includes financial accessibility. Around 70% of our customers find that financing is the best way to take that lump sum and turn it into affordable monthly payments. Learn more about popular financing options here.
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