04/27/2026
I went and did an estimate on a ladies leaking shower, she had paid who knows how many thousands of dollars twice to fix the shower, I recognized the problem right away, the drain was leaking water down the side which wouldâve been an easy fix but in addition to that they installed the water proofing incorrectly and water was pouring from inside and outside the curb. I hated to tell her but everything has to be torn back out, itâs like building a house on sand, the waterproofing IS the shower, the tiles just make it pretty. I felt so bad that I only quoted her $7500 materials and labor- total- to tear it all out, waterproof the shower and the floor correctly with all Schluter products and install them correctly and re-tile the shower and bathroom floor. Take up and put back the shower door, toilet and vanity. -She declined the quote, said I was way too high. Kind of took me back for a minute but sometimes the Lord removes us from situations that we have no business being in. I thought I was doing a good deed, - just be careful who you are hiring to work in your home guys, i literally hear these horror stories every week. Every time they were Licensed, bonded and insured- sure, but make sure they have the skills to back it up because thatâs the most important thing is craftsmanship and knowledge. Be careful out there Augusta