At ZINTEX Remodeling Group, we know we’re not the cheapest company you’re going to talk to. In fact, we’re probably the one quoting $16k for a tub-to-shower conversion. Stick with us while we explain why remodeling quotes vary so drastically (and why we land where we land). 

Table of Contents

• The Cost of Different Bathroom Materials
• The Cost of Different Bathroom Remodeling Services
• The Cost of Custom Bathroom Remodeling
• The Truth About Cheap Bathroom Remodeling
• Behind-the-Scenes Bathroom Remodeling Costs

Most bathroom remodeling companies are going to specialize in one or two different tub and shower materials, and it’s important to understand what those specialties are when you make your choice. Not only will material options determine the aesthetic of your new bathroom, but it will also impact the total estimate.

For example, take a look at table below to see the material cost difference between acrylic, tile, and natural stone.

Typically, the company offering the estimate of $25,000 or higher is going to specialize in luxury shower designs using a material like natural stone. The company offering the lowest estimate might specialize in cheap acrylic or fiberglass.

At ZINTEX, we specialize in high-quality acrylic shower systems from manufacturers like Jacuzzi. Our tubs and showers start at $11,000 and go up based on premium upgrades and customizations.

Hopefully, the bathroom remodeling company you choose will give you plenty of ways to customize your bathroom makeover. That said, the customizations you discuss during your consultation are going to be reflected in the estimate you receive.

This is yet another reason why some companies are offering a much lower price for seemingly comparable services. Yes, that fiberglass shower insert may seem similar to our acrylic shower systems at first glance. It’s only when you realize that you don’t have any design control over the fiberglass insert that you realize you’re getting a lot more from a customizable system.

At what point is a low price actually a red flag? $5,000 is about how much you would need to do something like install a new bathtub using DIY methods and materials from your local home improvement store. How is it possible that a bathroom remodeling company can charge the same amount for everything including professional labor?

If one company is offering way lower prices than the rest, it’s probably in no small part because they aren’t paying their employees that much. If a bathroom remodeler is willing to work for below-industry wages, it’s almost always because they don’t have enough experience to leverage something better.

In all of our markets, ZINTEX seeks out the best of the best. Our remodelers are not only experienced, but they’ve got the licenses to prove it and the insurance to protect you from liability. Yes, this means we pay them more, and yes that means our services are more expensive, but what you get in return is quality craftsmanship that lasts 15-25 years.

When you think about what you’re paying a bathroom remodeling company to do, your mind probably goes pretty quickly to materials and labor. What about the additional expenses you don’t see right away?

This includes the behind-the-scenes customer support, the warranties, and the long-term care that those warranties provide. If a company isn’t charging much more than the cost of materials, you’re probably not getting any of this. Hopefully they’ll show up as scheduled, because there’s no one to call if they don’t. Hopefully nothing ever breaks in your new bathroom, because there’s no warranty to provide coverage.

At ZINTEX Remodeling Group, we assign designated project managers to every single bathroom remodel we complete. We also provide limited lifetime warranties on all of our tubs, shoes, and the labor that goes into them.

This comprehensive commitment to customer service is one of the reasons why we’ve become one of the most trusted bathroom remodeling companies, even if there are others out there who charge less.

Naturally, you want a good deal on your bathroom remodel. That said, you may not want to go with the cheapest bathroom remodeling quote if it means sacrificing quality.

At ZINTEX Remodeling Group, we tend to fall in that middle zone. We also won’t make you wait until your consultation to get a sense of our price range. Take a look at our pricing overview for all our bathroom remodeling services.