Complete Shower Gut and Custom Rebuild with Waterproofing
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My wife and I noticed a leak in our kitchen ceiling earlier this year and knew we had shower problems. Our main concern was not just re-doing the shower, but re-doing the shower in a way that we would be sure we would not be "forced" into another renovation by a failing product. When we met Jerson Estezo we were delighted to hear about the waterproofing technologies his company was using. He did not offer this technology as an upgrade, it was included in their standard price! He explained that this was the only way they did showers. It was too risky giving a five year warranty relying on the tile, grout and silicone to hold back the water. He explained that the rubber membrane under the concrete shower pan that was required by minimum code does not waterproof the shower it only slows and contains damage once it occurs. He told us that even if the shower was built properly sometimes movement in the structure of the home can weaken the shower structure allowing the water to pass to the rubber membrane and eventually to your kitchen ceiling or what have you. Their waterproofing system goes on top of the base, steps and walls just before the tile, so even if we were to intentionally break the tile and grout the water would not pass their membrane unless it was deliberately damaged. Because the membrane allows for movement (crack prevention) not just the waterproofing, the structural movement of the house would not damage it, it would take physical deliberate damage to make penetration. We did our own research which completely verified all the information he had passed to us. He was very detailed in his contract and even took us tile shopping personally. His men protected the entire path from the front door to the bathroom shower where they were working. The tiling job is magnificent and my wife and I have the piece of mind that the shower not only looks good on the outside but has the structural integrity necessary underneath to last until we decide to change the look. Thanks so much to Orlando, Jerson, Branco, Mario and the rest of the crew.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $6,500.00