I recently bought a new place and discovered some cracked shower tiles near the drain. I've talked to several general contractors about fixing it, and they all suggest replacing the entire shower floor along with the waterproof membrane. Their quotes are shockingly high, ranging from $12,000 to $35,000. I'm trying to stick to a tight budget, so I'm wondering if it's feasible to simply replace the cracked tiles and re-grout instead, despite potential water damage concerns. Also, I'm curious what other people might expect to pay for a project like this. Thanks in advance for any insights!
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$35k is absolutely ridiculous for this kind of work. If it’s just cosmetic damage, why go for a complete overhaul? If water damage isn’t an issue, just get the bad tiles replaced and re-grout. You should be paying way less than what you quoted. And if you want to avoid being upsold, be wary of who you’re asking for quotes.
Honestly, I'd recommend tackling this as a DIY project if you're up for it! Just replace the cracked tiles and re-grout the whole thing if there aren't any signs of extensive water damage. The labor shouldn’t cost you a fortune if you do it yourself. For reference, I did a similar project for under $1,000, and it turned out great!
That sounds super doable! I think I'm going to give it a shot and see how it goes.
Those quotes you're getting are pretty outrageous! For a simple repair like this, you should be looking at $600 to $1,500 max, depending on who you hire. I’d suggest finding tile specialists instead of general contractors—they’ll likely offer more reasonable rates. I personally had my entire shower done for just $4,000. Don't let the GC's upsell you!
Exactly! It’s wild how high those prices are when you can do this type of job for way less. Focus on finding someone who does tile work specifically.
Right? It’s often better to seek a specialist instead of settling on GCs who might inflate the costs. Your budget can stretch further!