Remodeling your bathroom is an investment in your home. And let’s be real — it can be expensive, so choose Genie Bath Systems.
That’s why it’s so important to find a reliable bathroom remodeler who knows what they’re doing, can offer you a good price, and will complete the project on time.
Otherwise, your remodel can quickly turn into a nightmare of endless delays, ballooning costs, and shoddy workmanship. You might even end up having to redo the whole thing!
So don’t rush into it and hire the first remodeler you come across. Instead, take time to research bathroom remodeling companies in your area and make sure to carefully evaluate each option.
Here are some of the factors that you should consider when choosing a bathroom remodeler for your project:
Is This a Local Business or a Nationwide Chain?
We admit that we are biased here since Genie Bath Systems is a local business, but we believe that local businesses are more likely to do a good job at remodeling your bathroom than nationwide chains. Why?
- Local businesses have to build and maintain their reputations on their own. They cannot rely on a chain’s brand image, reputation, and reviews.
- Local businesses tend to be more familiar with the climate, architecture, and regulations of a given location, which makes them better equipped to anticipate and prevent potential problems. Meanwhile, nationwide chains tend to follow the same standardized procedures everywhere, which makes sense from a business perspective but can be suboptimal for providing a great service.
- Local businesses, especially ones where the owner is still running day-to-day operations, typically have a more personal approach, give more attention to each customer, and are more willing to go the extra mile to make things right if something goes wrong. Meanwhile, nationwide chains tend to have a more corporate vibe, which is not everyone’s cup of tea.
Of course, all this doesn’t necessarily mean that a local remodeling company will do a better job than a nationwide chain. However, it might make sense to prioritize local businesses in your search for a trustworthy remodeler!
Does This Company Specialize in Bathroom Remodeling?
If you type the keyword “best bathroom remodeling companies in [your area]” into Google, the chances are that a lot of search results will turn out to be not bathroom remodelers but home remodelers. What’s the difference between them?
Bathroom remodeling companies specialize in bathroom remodeling to the exclusion of everything else, while home remodeling companies remodel not just bathrooms but also kitchens, living areas, and other spaces.
Needless to say, bathroom remodeling companies tend to be better at bathroom remodeling simply because that’s all they do.
For example, here at Genie Bath Systems, we have helped thousands of customers transform their bathrooms over the years, which enabled us to truly master our craft.
Whenever possible, you want to hire specialists for your project, not generalists!
How Long has This Bathroom Remodeling Company Been in Business?
When you are evaluating different bathroom remodeling companies, make sure to pay attention to when they were founded.
After all, the longer a bathroom remodeler has been in business, the more likely they are to be good at what they do. They probably wouldn’t have survived otherwise!
Additionally, the longer they have been in business, the more likely they are to remain in business for the foreseeable future. This is a manifestation of what’s known as the Lindy effect.
That’s important because it means that they are more likely to still be around if you ever need them to come and fix some issue that is covered by their warranty. Keep in mind that if your remodeler goes out of business, that warranty may become invalid and you might end up having to pay out of your own pocket.
Finally, if a bathroom remodeling company does a good job, you will probably want to hire them the next time you need help with something. Upgrading your bathroom becomes so much easier when you can simply pick up the phone and call a remodeler that you already know and trust.
However, if they go out of business, you’ll have to repeat this whole tedious process of researching and evaluating different bathroom remodeling companies. We are going to guess that you would rather avoid that.
Of course, just because a bathroom remodeling company is brand new, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s unreliable. But you will almost certainly be better off going with a more established remodeler instead.
For example, Genie Bath Systems was founded back in 2013, so we’ve been doing this for more than a decade now — we are committed to our craft and here to stay!
Does This Bathroom Remodeling Company Have Good Customer Reviews?
Anyone can put made-up testimonials on their website. What really matters is customer reviews on third-party platforms.
For example, at the time of writing, Genie Bath Systems has:
- 845 customer reviews on Google Reviews with an overall rating of 4.8/5 stars.
- 73 customer reviews on Angie’s List with an overall rating of 4.8/5 stars.
- 14 customer reviews on Home Advisor with an overall rating of 4.9/5 stars.
Ideally, you want to look for a bathroom remodeling company that has 100+ customer reviews on Google Reviews and an overall rating of at least 4.5/5 stars.
Also, keep in mind that the fewer customer reviews a remodeler has, the less likely their overall rating is to be accurate. A 5/5 star rating doesn’t mean anything if it’s based on three reviews that were probably written by friends and family!
Does This Bathroom Remodeling Company Have a Better Business Bureau Accreditation?
Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization that seeks to advance trust in the marketplace. It provides a widely respected accreditation and rates businesses based on their trustworthiness.
While getting accredited by the Better Business Bureau isn’t necessary, it does reflect positively on the bathroom remodeling company in question because it indicates that they are not afraid to be evaluated by an independent party.
We are proud to say that Genie Bath Systems has been given an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau!
Does This Bathroom Remodeling Company Offer Generous Warranties For Its Products and Services?
The vast majority of bathroom remodeling companies have some sort of warranties for their products and services, so that’s not much of a differentiating factor in and of itself.
What you want to do is read the fine print — does this remodeler offer a bare minimum warranty that doesn’t really do much or a generous one that will actually give you some peace of mind?
For example, here at Genie Bath Systems, we provide industry-leading product warranties that cover a wide range of potential defects.
We are skeptical of bathroom remodelers who don’t do the same. If they are good at what they do, why won’t they stand by their work? In our view, weak warranties suggest a lack of confidence in their expertise, skills, and products!
Does This Bathroom Remodeling Company Offer Competitive Pricing Without Being Suspiciously Cheap?
Be wary of bathroom remodeling companies that stand out due to their unusually low pricing.
Typically, this means that they are cutting corners somewhere, whether by hiring unqualified people, underpaying their employees, or evading taxes.
Understand that hiring a remodeler like that can seriously backfire. You can’t expect someone who engages in sketchy business practices to be transparent in their dealings with you.
That’s why you want to look for a bathroom remodeling company that offers competitive pricing — not too low, not too high, reasonable for your area.
Get Quotes From at Least Five Bathroom Remodelers Before Making the Final Choice!
Make a list of 5 –10 promising bathroom remodeling companies, book free consultations, and get preliminary quotes from all of them.
Do this even if the first remodeler you speak to seems like a perfect match. It will allow you to get a clearer picture of the bathroom remodeling options in your area, see how different companies do things, and compare their prices.
It can also help you avoid getting mesmerized by charismatic salespeople because you will have more data points to base your final decision on!
Book a FREE Consultation With Genie Bath Systems!
Looking for a trustworthy bathroom remodeler in the state of Texas? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us and book a free consultation.
We will discuss what you have in mind, take time to understand your needs, and provide some recommendations based on our experience.
We will also explain our process from start to finish, answer any questions you might have, and give you a preliminary quote for your bathroom remodeling project!
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