Project Start Date: Nov. 14, 2023 Project Completion Date: Jan. 3, 2023
This project was completed on time. Click here for detailed cost and timeline breakdown.
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Fish Scale Tile Bathroom Remodel: A Case Study
Why Case Studies?
One of our core values is to continuosly improve and these case studies are a part of that process. We first meet as a team to discuss what went well and what lessons were learned. Then a case study is written.
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Quote from the client:
"We love it! I can't believe what a difference it made and we have more storage and room than before."
McManus Kitchen and Bath is a full service remodeling company with an in-house design team and showroom right here in Tallahassee, FL. Contact us to schedule a consult.
We put a lot of effort into preparring for and executing a project including:
Still, every project has challenges
Remodeling by nature is a little unpredicable. Even with the best of planning there is often a surprise or two. Our goal is to learn from these challenges and improve our systems and processes to avoid them in the future.
This was a pretty small project. Just 4 weeks and it went pretty smoothly. We did have a small issue with a new plumbing tech who did not caulk the toilet properly but our project manager caught it quickly and it was addressed.
The other issue involved the sink skirt. When we ordered the sink we were told the skirt came with it but in reality it needed to be ordered separately. This was not discovered until after the sink was installed which meant we had to remove the sink, adjust the plumbing and then reinstall the sink with the skirt. This only took a day to correct but it could have been avoided.
Every project has a few things that really make it stand our or were special to the homeowner. Here are our favorites.
We love putting floating shelves over the tub in a small bath and adding a plug.
The fish scale tile was a really great choice and the two tone color really add extra 'wow'
We generally do not do small projects like this one. It's not that we are against doing them, its just with our high level of service we tend to be expensive for this size project.
But we explain that very clearly during the consult process and discuss all the options so you can make the right choice for your needs. This client had has some bad experiences with other contractors and really liked our turn key approach and focus on service and communication.
The extra costs was well worth it to them.
The bathroom was really out of date and was hard to keep clean. They also no longer needed the tub. The space felt crowded with the cumbersom over the toilet organizer and builder grade vanity.
Removing the tub and installing a shower was the big priority. But they also wanted to make the space feel more open and add some storage.
We started design on November 14th, 2023 finalized everything on December 5th 2023 and scheduled the project start for January 3rd 2024. The project was completed on time on February 1st 2024.
Our Process: We start each project with a Design and Budget Consult to create the initial estimate. Then we collect a 5% Design retainer to complete the design, select all the materials and get exact labor costs. At the end of the design process we present a fixed price proposal for the project.
This was the estimate we presented at the end of our design and budget consult. It include a mix of Good and Better selections.
The total cost at the end of the design process increased due to the cost of the fish scale tiles and the cost to install them along with a increased plumbing costs.
As we always explain during our consult process. We are an expensive option for small project. We provide better designs, better service and excellent project management but it does come at a cost. These clients were happy to pay the increased cost for a smooth running project and for our design process.
