If your shower is leaking, you will have one or more of the following symptoms:

• The baseboard and/or wall in the adjoining room gets wet or moldy
• The bath floor shows moisture long after you have finished showering
• The walls outside the ends of the curb (the step into the shower) are swelling or rotting or the paint is bubbling up
• The bathroom or adjoining closet has a constant foul moldy smell
• If your shower is on the second floor, the ceiling below is getting wet

We’ve been dealing with leaky showers for more than 20 years. We can get it under control and back in proper working order in no time. Just call us at 561.719.8627 for a free, no obligation quote today or click here and we’ll contact you.

If your grout is falling out or turns black almost as soon as you clean it, the grout is not your problem. Most grout will either last a lifetime or, if installed improperly, come out soon after it is applied.

Re-grouting is one of those myths made famous by handymen. Your grout’s failure is a symptom, not the problem. When grout begins turning black, usually the wall behind the tile is rotting and the mold is “bleeding through” to the top. You can clean with the most powerful antibacterial solution and it will only make the surface mold disappear for a few days, then it grows back from the wall through the grout.

Likewise, you can caulk or apply grout over spots where grout has fallen out and it will slow the tiles in their eventual fall from the wall but, one day, you will touch the wall and tiles will end up at your feet.

You need a new Durock cement board surround in your shower/bath area. After your old wall has been replaced with a quality cement board like Durock, we can set beautiful new tile and your bathroom will not have mold or grout loss problems for many years.

Please click here for more information on the importance of using Durock.

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As you can imagine, it all depends on what you want to have done.

Most bathroom remodeling projects can be finished in a few days. Even a major bath renovation project requiring that we strip the room down to the studs will not take more than two weeks at the most.

We take a great deal of pride and make a great deal of effort to finish all projects on time. And, barring some rarely unforeseen exceptions, we finish precisely on budget. Not only does this keep you happy, it allows us to move on to future projects.

Please note there are some exceptions, almost always involving special order items. For example, if you have your heart set on tiles handcrafted in Italy or a custom made tub or shower fixtures, we are all going to have to be patient and wait for them to come in.

However, we offer a wide selection of beautiful tiles, tubs and fixtures that are available locally with no delays and we encourage our customers to make their selections with these issues in mind. The vast majority of our customers do choose the locally available products and are extremely satisfied with the results. We think you will be, too.

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We hate to be the bearers of bad news but no one — NO ONE — can do a complete bathroom remodeling project in one day. It’s simply not possible. The companies that “offer” these “services” actually mean they will come measure your tub/shower enclosure, charge you at least $3,000 dollars and in about a month (or two) they will come back with a cheap piece of plastic to cover your existing tub and maybe walls. The installation of this item may take a day, maybe two, and it won’t do anything for your bathroom floor tile, commodes, vanities, light fixtures, fans or anything OUTSIDE the tub area.

You can get a completely remodeled bathroom — not just the tub area — from us for a little less than you’d pay for flimsy plastic. But, no, it can’t be done well in a day.

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It’s not the kind of job you would want to do yourself or even have a handyman do for you. While it is complicated and tricky to do well, we’ve been ripping out tubs and creating showers for nearly 20 years. We know how to do it efficiently and effectively and can have you showering in just a few days.

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In most cases the affected wall board will have to be removed and replaced along with any tile. The problem is that (especially in older homes) builders used a type of wallboard that was not water resistant. With this kind of board, even the smallest of cracks in the grout or tile can allow water to penetrate into the board causing it to weaken and eventually crumble.

The good news is that it’s is not necessarily an expensive fix and there is specially-made wallboard for bathrooms and other wet areas, called Durock cement board, that will not crumble almost no matter how wet it ever gets.

Durock cement board is what is technically referred to as “cementitious backerunit.” Although not waterproof, it is highly water-resistant and is frequently used with a waterproof membrane for tile installations. It is not typically used for painted surfaces.

Another option for the wall areas outside the shower is greenboard which is somewhat more resistant to water than standard wallboard and is a good choice for painting.

In truth, much of the problem of the steam build-up in your bathroom might be alleviated with proper (increased) ventilation. But Durock or a similar cement board is an absolute must in areas like tub and shower surrounds.

Unfortunately, the local (Palm Beach County, Florida) building codes do not require Durock in bathrooms, which is the leading cause of mold build up in the walls and can lead to the ugly continuous black grout mold and the eventual collapse of the walls surrounding the bathing area.

Watkins Construction uses only Durock cement board in wet areas and green board in the surrounding areas so you won’t have to face this problem again.

We’ve been doing bathroom repair and remodeling for more than 20 years and have thousands of happy customers. Let us make it easy for you.

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Honestly, you should start by calling us at 561.719.8627 for a free, no obligation consultation. We can help you take your ideas, mesh them with your budget and come up with a great plan to help you get the bathroom of your dreams. You can prepare for our meeting by cutting out pictures from magazines and newspapers of bathrooms and styles that appeal to you. We can help you get the look for less.

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Your Palm Beach Builders representative can help you with this process. Be honest with us about your budget expectations. Cabinets, appliances and floor coverings come in a variety of price ranges. A bathroom design can usually be done with just about any budget. Some adjustments may be required, but the basic design can usually be achieved within a a desired price range.

Bathroom remodeling can run from a few to many thousands, depending on your vision and your taste. It’s our job to make sure you get the look you want within the constraints of your budget. We’ve been doing it for more than 20 years and have thousands of happy customers. Let us make it easy for you.

Just call us at 561.719.8627 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation today or you can click here and we’ll contact you!