Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling
Deciding to remodel your bathroom can be a big decision. Obviously you want to improve a space that is probably outdated or just not functioning as well as it should be. For whatever reason, a bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home and does need to be updated over time. Putting your home under construction and losing out on a very valuable room for some time can seem like a big headache.
Standard Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning provides high-quality bathroom remodeling services for Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego and surrounding towns. We have been providing plumbing services to our area for over 100 years! We know our clients are happiest in knowing what they can expect with a bathroom remodel. Before you jump into a massive renovation, read through these answers to the most frequently asked questions.
If you have any specific questions on a bathroom remodel, or would like a FREE ESTIMATE on our remodeling services, give Standard a call at 785-776-5012.
When Does a Bathroom Need to be Remodeled?
There are many great reasons to decide on getting a bathroom remodel. Here are some reasons why our customers have had us upgrade parts or all of their bathrooms.
- You have an old bathroom.
An aging bathroom can mean many things. Sometimes the plumbing system is old and you are seeing evidence of rust on your faucets and other areas. Over time, bathroom features wear down and can become damaged. This is a problem that is exacerbated by parts that is regularly exposed to water. Hard water can even make your bathroom features age quicker.
Tiles and flooring also will show their age. Cracked tiles or a vinyl that’s warped are clear signs of an aging bathroom that should be remodeled. Standard’s bath remodeling services include providing any floor and trim work – we do it all! - Showers and faucets are not working well anymore.
Along with signs of aging, things may stop working well over time. Also, older showers and faucets simply don’t work as well as more modern versions do. If you’ve been struggling with a faucet or tub that has never worked well for you, you can expect a newly installed one will work exactly as you need. - You don’t like how your bathroom looks.
Even if everything is working and is in pretty good shape, you may still want a bathroom to be remodeled. Perhaps you bought a house with a bathroom that is absolutely not your style. The bathroom is going to be a room you use so frequently, why settle for an ugly one if you can fix it?! 
You are getting older and need your bathroom to be more safe and functional.
This is a common issue for our customers. They need extra safety features so they can use their bathroom without risk for falls or other accidents. We can rearrange cabinetry and shelves so you have easy access to items. We can install safety rails to make showering safer. We can even replace your bathtub with a walk-in version to eliminate the danger of stepping over a tub every time you get it. There are many great opportunities to make a bathroom safer. Call Standard today to learn what other great ways you can improve bathroom safety – 785-776-5012.- You need a new bathroom.
Maybe your home needs another bathroom to accomodate all the people in your home. Let Standard install a complete new bathroom for your home.
“Thanks to the folks at Standard Plumbing for helping us with plumbing challenges, AND putting in a new basement bathroom for us. ALL of their techs are top notch, whether with plumbing, showers or tile work, and do great work promptly, with respect, courtesy and professionalism. They treated us well and at a fair price! Highly recommended! Thank you for great work, and always with a smile!”
-K. Gustin
ROI: How Much will a Bathroom Remodel Increase the Value of My Home?
Remodeling your bathroom is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value – that makes this renovations a rewarding investment!
According to HouseMethod.com, a mid-range bathroom remodel has a typical ROI rate of 70%. Upscale renovations have an average ROI of 60%.
But don’t wait until you are ready to sell your home before getting a bathroom remodeled. That means you will hardly have any chance to enjoy it yourself! A quality remodeling done by a professional team like ours at Standard Plumbing will provide you with a durable bathroom remodel that you can enjoy for years without working about signs of wear or aging.
Another great renovation with a big return on investment is a kitchen remodel – which Standard also does! Contact us today to let us know what sorts of kitchen upgrades your home needs.
How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take?
We know how aggravating it can be to have part of your home under construction. And not only that, but to have to work around a remodeling team. You want a bathroom remodeled in a short amount of time. How long a bath remodel takes depends on 2 main factors:
- How much renovation you need done
- Who you hire to do your bathroom remodel
- You have an old bathroom.
Obviously a project that requires pulling out the walls, ceiling and floors and replacing everything will take more than smaller projects. And if you are trying to coordinate with different companies to handle different parts of the project, that will also extend your remodel.
Standard Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning handles the full remodel. When you hire us for your project, we can take care of every aspect of the remodel – including ceiling, tilework and flooring. And not only that, we typically get a complete bathroom remodel done in under 10 days! We are even known to sometimes come in on a Saturday if that helps move the project along quicker.
Make sure that whoever you hire for your remodel, you get a good expectation of how long the project will take. A professional company should be able to give you a realistic timeframe along with knowing what potential issues could cause delays. Contact Standard today and let us know what your bathroom needs. We can give you a time estimate on how long it would take us to finish.
“If you want a great job done quickly, professionally and with courtesy, get Standard Plumbing. They’ve helped us with plumbing work, and putting in a new bathroom in our basement. We couldn’t be happier. Great work done by great folks and at a fair price. We highly recommend them!
-Ken G.
When Can You Start My Remodel?
You will want to plan for your bathroom remodel well in advance. It’s likely that you will have to wait several months – perhaps 6 months or more – before we can start on your renovation. This is typical for most professional remodeling companies.
If you find someone who is available to start your bathroom remodel within a few weeks, that may be a red flag. You will want to make sure you are dealing with a professional contractor, licensed and experienced in bathroom remodeling.
“Great communication and flexible with our remodel timeline! Thanks and we will use your team on the next project soon!”
-Andrew Mills
Will you Clean Up After the Remodel is Done?
Yes. When you hire Standard Plumbing to handle your bathroom remodel, you can rest assure that we will leave your home better than when we started. We are careful to wear protective booties to keep from dirtying or damaging your flooring.
When the project is completed, we will thoroughly clean up in and around our work to ensure your home is clean and free of any construction debris.
“Standard did my bathroom remodel, and you can’t work with a better group of people. I can’t say enough good things about them. Josh was just great to work with. They got right into the job and didn’t mess around. They left everything clean when they were done. They were perfectionists on that bathroom!”
-Brenda McAffe
What are the Best Materials for a Bathroom?
There are lot of options when it comes to picking out a new shower, vanity or any other bathroom feature. What you choose depends on your budget, your personal design preferences as well as your space. Fortunately, even with a small budget, you can still get quality, beautiful bathroom fixtures. Standard Plumbing only uses quality products in bath remodels. We will make sure that you find the fixtures and features that are perfect for your updated bathroom.
The Onyx Collection, a popular choice for shower features, is a local company that provides quality materials and products. Standard is proud to install Onyx in many of our bathrooms remodels as well as the quality products made by Delta Faucet.
What a great company this is. We had a bathroom remodel done last year & they did a great job on our new onyx shower.
I would highly recommend this company & John Shortsleeves is great to work with.”
-Sherry Born Jessup
Standard’s Bath Remodeling Services include:
- New Bathtubs & Walk-In Tubs
- New Showers
- Vanity Replacement or Refinishing
- Sink matches shower
- Paint walls (drywalling work)
- New fixtures & hardware
- New flooring and wood trim – luxury vinyl, ceramic tile
- Ceiling retexturing
Contact Standard for your Bathroom Remodel Today!
When it is time for you to upgrade your bathroom, contact the Manhattan remodeling professionals at Standard Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Having provided service to our community since 1923, we have a reputation for delivering quality service to homeowners and businesses.
Let Standard Plumbing, Heating & Air handle your bathroom remodel project. Contact us online for a free estimate or call us at (785) 776-5012.
Showers and faucets are not working well anymore.
Along with signs of aging, things may stop working well over time. Also, older showers and faucets simply don’t work as well as more modern versions do. If you’ve been struggling with a faucet or tub that has never worked well for you, you can expect a newly installed one will work exactly as you need.You don’t like how your bathroom looks.
Even if everything is working and is in pretty good shape, you may still want a bathroom to be remodeled. Perhaps you bought a house with a bathroom that is absolutely not your style. The bathroom is going to be a room you use so frequently, why settle for an ugly one if you can fix it?!
