You’re not just paying for a new piece of plastic. You’re paying for measurement guys, mold specialists, and a team that has to hack out your old tub without destroying your house. It’s like getting a new lung—sounds simple, but there’s a lot of cutting and sealing involved.
The acrylic material itself is moldable and durable, which is great. But it’s also not cheap. And the company uses a proprietary system where everything snaps together like overpriced LEGOs. Those LEGOs include a lifetime warranty for the original owner, which is nice—until you try to sell your house and the new owner says, “Cool, my warranty is gone.”
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The Infamous "Hidden Fees" Trap
Look at the fine print like you’re reading a ransom note. Many quotes don’t include permits, old tub disposal, or fixing rotten subfloor (which they often find after they rip out your old tub). That “$3,500 quote” can suddenly become $5,000 when the plumber says, “Oops, your drain pipe is made of dried spaghetti.”
I had a friend who got a quote for $4,200. The final bill? $5,800. He said, “I feel like I paid for a magic trick where the magician took my money and the rabbit escaped.” I nodded, because I’ve been there, too.
