Bathroom remodeling is not for the faint of heart, it takes skill, knowledge and a rather substantial investment to create that oasis of a master suite or update the look of a worn out powder room. It can be one of the most complicated and daunting tasks one can face out of all home improvement chores. Which is probably why it's best left to a professional.
Bathrooms have a lot of moving parts. The plumbing, sealants and materials used in construction can be very difficult for the average handyman to remove or replace on their own. Replacement of a bathroom tub is a perfect example of one of the more difficult bathroom remodeling tasks. Hitting the wrong spot can mean resurrecting Old Faithful in your very own bathroom, equating to costly repairs and a pretty big headache.
While there is much to be said on the initial investment it takes to hire a professional for the big bathroom remodeling or kitchen remodeling project, their specialized services and knowledge will made this very challenging project a reality much sooner and more seamlessly than insisting on it remaining a do it yourself venture. The costs of labor seem very reasonable when compared with costly plumbing mistakes, or additional repairs that you weren't counting on.
Since bathrooms are considered a wet area in a home, one of the most common problems that a bathroom remodeling project has to deal with is mold and dry rot in the frame. Having a professional on hand when removing objects such as tubs, sinks, showers and toilets can provide you the trained set of eyes to catch and fix these problems quickly, and ensure that they aren't overlooked to become a larger problem later.
From installing complicated plumbing fixtures, to tiling walls, floors and showers a bathroom remodeling project is defiantly not a quick weekend do it yourself project. Professionals often times budget several weeks to adequately address all of the elements of this project due to the scope of it being much larger than what most would anticipate on the surface.
All in all, my recommendation from tub to shower removal is to consult a professional, even if you are the most seasoned of weekend warriors, you might find that a bathroom remodeling project is biting off a little more than what you can chew. Review local plumbing contractors and ask for referrals from friends to find a good one. It will certainly lessen your chances of your remodeling budget being flushed away.
