Types of Bathrooms

How to Select a Contractor for Triple Bathroom Remodel

It's October 2020 and you've got to get your bathrooms updated right away. Don't rush yourself; let us walk you through a few top concerns and what you should consider when selecting your contractor and selecting your finishes.

Right up front - no need for three to five site visits
Second - How to choose your contractor
Third - How to choose your selections

Of course this year has not gone according to plan. But two things are for sure. There are still two and a half months left, and your triple bathroom remodel can definitely go according to plan.

You're in the right place! In this article, we'll show you where to start!

Read on for the keys to a successful pre-construction and construction process.

Right Up Front - No Need For Three To Five Site Visits

We know. We see it every day.

Get a bunch of site visits booked, follow up to get a bunch of bids and then decide on the right guy.

Sounds like a good idea but the truth is, you'll end up with an average contractor and larger-than-average problems. Que change order *buzzer*.

The idea is this: Homeowner thinks, "I'll do my due diligence so I don't overspend"

The reality is this: Contractor thinks, "If I'm giving away free estimates all day long, then I'll just approximate and hopefully I get enough jobs to keep the doors open."

The result is this: Homeowner chooses based on price (mistake), the contractor gets on the job and starts to do due diligence at that point, and change orders are issued. This of course frustrates the homeowner to no end.

The solution is this: Slow down and breath when you're going to sit down and research contractors. Don't start making calls frantically over your lunch break. Take 30 minutes. Get organized. Single out a few contractors who look promising and move forward.

Wondering how do you move forward? Read on!

Second - How to Choose Your Contractor

You can whittle down your list of seven to ten contractors without any site visits.

Visit websites like homeadvisor.com, houzz.com, facebook.com, twitter.com, instagram.com and cslb.com to see if the contractors on your list are licensed, bonded, ensured, carrying workers comp insurance.

Once you've done that, read their reviews online and have a conversation or two with each of them. For sure, you will have the list down to one or two.

Book your site visits with each of them and then make a decision and be at peace with it. Both companies are qualified pros.

Once you choose your contractor, you'll begin working from the ballpark price range that was agreed upon, to get all your selections chosen and into your detailed, line-item estimate.

...Which brings us to selections!...

INSTANT QUOTE!

Take It From Our Happy Customers

"Kevin had the work done as if it were his own house and the project was completed before the contractual completion date." - Jack B., San Diego, CA

“This is our second remodel with Kevin. Once again, done on TIME! Great job! Just sorry we’re out of bathrooms! 🙂 He’s on speed dial in case we have another project.” - Gary G., Encinitas

“Kevin told me to allow 25 days and it was done in just over two weeks.” - Gina H., San Diego, CA

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!

Second - How To Choose Your Selections

In order to be better prepared than 80% of home owners, build an Ideabook on Houzz.com

This allows for two things:

You'll select what you like and don't like in each photo. You'll be able to add a note or caption so you remember exactly which feature you liked within that photo.
You'll gain clarity on the entire look and functionality, vs. having a bunch of unrelated ideas. As you select photos 12, 13, 14, and 15, you'll start to see themes and you'll be excited to go back and delete some of the first photos you selected because they no longer fit your aesthetic!

Instructions:

Create Your Ideabook

Get Ideas>Bathroom>Use filters if desired>Hover over the photo>Click Save>Add notes on the photo>Drop down menu> + Create New>Save!
Repeat for all photos as desired.

Share with us

Hover over “Your Houzz” (top right)
Your Ideabooks
Click the desired Ideabook
Finally click “Invite” to search for Teknik and invite us to view it!

Once you're prepared with your Houzz Ideabook, you'll be excited to have fun at your selection meetings to choose plumbing fixtures, tile, and flooring!

Can't wait to see you there!

Why Choose Teknik for Your Triple Bathroom Remodel?

Let us be your guide as you strive to avoid the blunders that make our industry look bad. When you work with us, we help you avoid:

Late Completion
Going Over Budget
Overuse of Subcontractors

Still apprehensive about calling? You'll be 100% protected with our Spoiled Rotten Customer Guarantee.

Step 1: Dream Design

We’ll collaborate with you to transform your dark and outdated space into bright and inviting space. It all starts with your free consultation so book now!

Step 2: True Quote

You can trust our service agreement! We get to know your home intimately before working on it to ensure we stick to budget with no change orders.

Step 3: Complete On-Time

We'll make your dream come true and do it on-time and on budget! Then it's party time! Perhaps leave out your friends who get jealous easily.

FREE CONSULTATION

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!

How To Slay Your Master Bathroom Remodel Costs & Timeline in 2022

Top concerns for a 10x10 or 10x15 master bathroom remodel:

What you need to know about your bathroom preparation timeline in 2022
What you need to know about your design timeline in 2022
Material ETA's
Bathroom Remodel Costs of Your 2022 Project

There is a LOT of remodeling information online but after all that has happened in the past two years, most of it is out of date.

But don’t worry. In this article, we'll share current and up to date information so you can make a great decision!

Read on for the first three things you MUST KNOW before you begin!

2021 is in the rear view mirror and it seems to have been just a blink.

There are a few portions of the timeline that you may not be aware of so we will lay them out here. Getting a remodel started "asap" is possible but understanding what "asap" means is important so there are clear expectations. So let's get into it!

Bathroom Renovation 2022 Timeline - Preparation

Let's assume you've done your due diligence starting with a Google search for "bathroom remodel near me". Then, let's assume that you've interviewed and chosen yours from the list of bathroom remodeling contractors.

Now, you'll want to sit down and pick their brain (or our brain!) about their process if you don't already understand it. Understanding their process up front will make the remodel process clear and fun!

Next, you'll want to sit down with them and confirm the desired scope of work and budget target. Finally, with that complete you're ready to jump into the work!

Finally, we see people get bit in the b**t by this a lot, so we will highlight it. Skipping the budget/boundary conversation and seeking estimates quickly but **without clarity** is not in your best interest as the homeowner.

Bathroom Renovation 2022 Timeline - Design

Now that you have your scope of work and budget set up, your project has boundaries that eliminate scope creep and distraction, so you can focus on designing your perfect bathroom!

Next, as your interior design concierge, we will book a time to help you explore tile, plumbing and flooring options.

At this appointment, you will have interior design input from us but you'll get to feel out your own taste and what you want for brightness, contrast, cool or warm colors, etc. At the end of this appointment, you'll have samples of each material to take home so you can set them up in natural light.

Once materials are confirmed and ordered, the ETA's are as follows (as of quarter 1, 2022).

Flooring - usually less than 2 weeks
Tile - usually less than 3 weeks
Plumbing & lighting - wild card but we're seeing most mid-range brands available in 4 to 8 weeks.

Once all the materials have arrived, we can schedule your bathroom remodel target starting date. Remember flexibility is the name of the game here!

For guest bathrooms and powder rooms, the remodel execution timeline is between three to six weeks.

Finally, how long does a master bathroom remodel take? Master bathroom remodels take five to ten weeks. Read on to understand how long it takes to prepare!

Bathroom Remodel Materials in 2022 - ETA's are long

As a contractor, we can't control the supply & demand, the raw materials, manufacturing limitations, or the container ships.

However, there is one thing you can personally do. Be decisive. When you find the tile, flooring, or fixtures you like, we will help you confirm that everything works so you can purchase everything right away.

How long does it take for bathroom remodel materials to arrive? After orders are placed, ETA's are received within one week and most materials arrive in 2 to 8 or even 10 weeks.

A product may come from another country or state and be marked as "available" or "delivered" when it's gotten to the regional or national distribution center nearest you BUT it could still be several hours and a truck driver away.

Furthermore, we hear stories of companies stopping jobs "for no reason" but this can be why. If materials are "delivered" and the product has not arrived to the home owner, the team could execute a false start by accident.

Now, what's the bottom line? We triple check and don't consider a material "delivered" until it's actually in your hand. We have a team who is aware of the details and process for each supplier and their regional warehousing.

Check out this bathroom search on Houzz.com to see great bathroom material ideas.

INSTANT QUOTE!

Take It From Our Happy Customers

"Kevin had the work done as if it were his own house and the project was completed before the contractual completion date." - Jack B., San Diego, CA

“Kevin told me to allow 25 days and it was done in just over two weeks.” - Gina H., San Diego, CA

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!

Bathroom Remodel Costs of Your 2022 Project

Most of our families start their search looking for a legitimate contractor who is licensed, bonded, carries appropriate insurance and runs a safe and professional business.

We also know that most couples want to find a local contractor, family owned remodeling company, and "medium" sized firm. Too big and costs can balloon; too small and the schedule may suffer. These couples have been investing $40,000 to $105,000+ in their bathroom remodels.

Guest bathroom remodels cost $30,000 to $45,000+ for rough materials and labor. Home owners invest $5,000 to $10,000 in their finish materials (plumbing, lighting, tile and flooring).
Master bathroom remodels cost $45,000 to $105,000+ for rough materials and labor. Homeowners invest $9,000 to $15,000 in their finish materials.

We're confidant that over 90% of first class A-Z remodels fall within these ballparks, so you can call with any questions you have!

Bonus Tip to Value Engineer Your Bathroom Project!

The most popular value-engineering choice made in bathrooms, is to go with LVP flooring instead of tile flooring because the labor and materials are both less in the case of LVP and they don't loose the classy, beautiful and durable traits they were hoping to achieve by using tile.

Check out Rayo Wholesale's products or this LVP maintenance page and see how easy the stuff is to care for!

Why Choose Teknik for Your Bathroom Renovation?

Let us be your guide as you strive to avoid the blunders that make our industry look bad. When you work with us, we help you avoid:

Late Completion
Going Over Budget
Overuse of Subcontractors

Still apprehensive about calling? You'll be 100% protected with our Spoiled Rotten Customer Guarantee.

Step 1: Dream Design

We’ll collaborate with you to transform your dark and outdated space into bright and inviting space. It all starts with your free consultation so book now!

Step 2: True Quote

You can trust our service agreement! We get to know your home intimately before working on it to ensure we stick to budget with no change orders.

Step 3: Complete On-Time

We'll make your dream come true and do it on-time and on budget! Then it's party time! Perhaps leave out your friends who get jealous easily.

FREE CONSULTATION

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!

Master Bathroom and Guest Bathroom Modernized

Downtown living in America's Finest City has become even more attractive over the past two years, evidenced by a massive migration that has flowed from other large American cities.

Many professionals are able to work remotely, saying a permanent goodbye to office-life. The weather in SD makes it a great option. While it's still expensive, it is more affordable than New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay area, so many new San Diegan's are feeling the win-win of better weather and lower housing cost.

Downtown is one of the best places to buy a new home if you're in love with the lifestyle of having shopping and nightlife an elevator ride away.

The catch however is that many buildings in downtown neighborhoods are old and in need of updates. To see what we mean, take a drive through the Gaslamp District, Banker's Hill, Balboa Park or Hillcrest and see if you'd perform a bathroom remodel or kitchen renovation in your average for-sale unit.

The primary needs of a condo renovation are:

Bathroom renovation
Kitchen remodel
Soundproofing, soundproofing, soundproofing
Maximizing floor space and storage

So lets get into it and check out the last two downtown remodels we've been working on!

Master Bathroom Remodel - Little Italy

This master bathroom was complete with builder grade materials, yellowing vinyl flooring, and a skull rug.

But we all start somewhere.

The client wanted a new modern bathroom with a slick clean look and masculine lines.

After several bathroom remodel site visits and design consults, we settled on a look and budget, and got to work. We built a detailed, line-item estimate that included over 23 labor and material line items and over 55 lines of custom description.

Since clarity is the key to moving smoothly into demolition and completion of the project. That's why we'll help you select all of the following for your master bathroom before you get started:

Shower tile
Floor tile or flooring
Waterproofing method
Lighting fixtures
Plumbing fixtures
Vanity/vanity top, sink
Mirror and special finishes

Looking for a first class experience when remodeling your bathroom? Make sure you've answered the majority of questions before you get started.

Jason came to us as a bachelor, loving his professional and personal life. Loving the condo life. Loving having his space ina high-rise. He could host company or life alone - the condo offered space and accompaniments for both.

Traits of an A+ Home Owner

His initial idea was to spend $20 or $30 K on a bathroom or two. By the time we got into estimating and contract phase, the project had grown to $90K and by the time his change orders were added and complete the project cost $200K. He added his second bathroom, the kitchen, living room/dining room area, and custom built-in entertainment center cabinetry.

Jason was a breeze to work with and was always saying please, thank you, I'm sure it's fine but I have this concern, I trust you and I wanted your perspective on this...he was the epitome of care and respect.

It is a delight to work with home owners who vetted us to ensure they could trust us and then work work with us in a way that continues to build trust through communication, consistent productivity and transparency. Trust is made of little things and those little things add up every day to create a great owner/contractor relationship.

Key traits: he communicated clearly

very responsive and quick to get back to us

very humble and direct in his curiosity, never presumptuous or accusatory.

Gave benefit of the doubt any time something came up that was potentially frustrating

The large master bathroom remodel was the centerpiece but the kitchen and living area ended up being gorgeous and 100% new too! Why not updated it all while we're already there, right?!

We thought so too.

Guest Bathroom Remodel - Little Italy

This guest bathroom was small, poorly lit, dusty, and rarely used. It had become a collection of clutter and a pseudo storage room.

Do you have a bathroom that has become a catch-all area for items that should be thrown away or donated? Is it not really functioning like a bathroom should? Is it inviting or does the whole family avoid it because it's borderline gross?

After the transformation, you'll be surprised at how much bigger your room feels. You'll be happy with how well lit it is! You'll be wowed by the new shower tile and the clean, inviting look that integrates with the rest of the house.

You deserve to have the bathrooms that will meet your families needs and allow you to live in harmony instead of chaos. You house has that bathroom for a reason, so let's get you back on track. Let's get you a new guest bathroom!

Besides, we all know that you have a hundred friends who would love to visit you in San Diego any time and it would be a shame to let your lack of a great guest bathroom stop you from having them!

INSTANT QUOTE!

Take It From Our Happy Customers

"Kevin had the work done as if it were his own house and the project was completed before the contractual completion date." - Jack B., San Diego, CA

“Kevin told me to allow 25 days and it was done in just over two weeks.” - Gina H., San Diego, CA

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!

Master Bathroom & Guest Bathroom Review - Little Italy

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness

"For anyone like myself who really takes the time to interview/select a vendor for something, you need to call Teknik to include in your process. Kevin is a fantastic partner, and everyone in his company are complete professionals who are masters of their trade.

I had a total remodel in my downtown condo, and could not be happier with the experience and results. This included 2 bathrooms, Kitchen/Dining/Entertainment center (all custom across the board.)

My biggest concern going into this was hiring a contractor who would need to be managed. Kevin & Ruth are extremely detail oriented and were 2 steps ahead of me the entire time. The amount of detailed attention Kevin had for my project was a tremendous relief, and the entire experience was actually enjoyable. Keep in mind, this was even during Covid 19 limitations and I still feel this way!!

I will never hire a different contractor in San Diego, and highly suggest you explore this company to see if you feel the same after. 10/10 win."

- J.J. Little Italy 2020

The Start-to-Finish Experience of a Downtown Bathroom Remodel

The ultimate remodeling experience - Love or bust?

The remodeling schedule - on time or late?

The remodeling value - happy or was something left to be desired?

Why Choose Teknik for Your Master & Guest Bathroom?

Let us be your guide as you strive to avoid the blunders that make our industry look bad. When you work with us, we help you avoid:

Late Completion
Going Over Budget
Overuse of Subcontractors

Still apprehensive about calling? You'll be 100% protected with our Spoiled Rotten Customer Guarantee.

Step 1: Dream Design

We’ll collaborate with you to transform your dark and outdated space into bright and inviting space. It all starts with your free consultation so book now!

Step 2: True Quote

You can trust our service agreement! We get to know your home intimately before working on it to ensure we stick to budget with no change orders.

Step 3: Complete On-Time

We'll make your dream come true and do it on-time and on budget! Then it's party time! Perhaps leave out your friends who get jealous easily.

FREE CONSULTATION

Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!