Local Remodeler Saves Houston Homeowners Thousands

How a Local Bathroom Remodeler Saved Homeowners Thousands

In today’s remodeling market, finding a contractor who delivers quality and keeps your budget in check can feel impossible. For one West Houston family—two busy parents, a first grader, and a Labrador who believes bath mats are snacks—partnering with EZ Bath turned out to be the smartest move of their entire renovation journey. They ended up with a modern, low-maintenance master bath that looks custom, functions perfectly, and came in thousands under their other bids.

The Problem: High Quotes and Overwhelming Options

Their original master bath had the usual suspects: chipped tile, discolored grout, a too-small shower, and a tub they never used. They were ready to remodel, but three national outfits came back with numbers between $25,000–$35,000—plus “premium” tile packages and custom stone that looked great on paper but didn’t fit their budget, schedule, or tolerance for grout scrubbing.

They wanted something beautiful, durable, and easier to clean. Also, they needed a team that wouldn’t play phone tag with subcontractors or disappear for days mid-project.

The Breakthrough: A Better Way to Remodel

A neighbor suggested EZ Bath, a local, design-build company known for no-pressure consults and realistic, cleanable finishes. During the in-home estimate, our designer walked them through an approach the other bids barely mentioned: solid surface systems—specifically The Onyx Collection.

Onyx panels are non-porous, grout-free, and available in stone looks that rival natural marble—without the labor and long-term maintenance. Fewer seams means faster install, fewer places for mold to hide, and a shower that wipes clean in minutes. We paired this with a larger, walk-in shower layout and coordinated Delta fixtures to keep parts and finishes consistent for years.

The Design That Won

Together we landed on a spa-clean look: a larger walk-in shower with Onyx marble-look walls, matching shampoo niche and bench, a pressure-balanced rain + handheld combo with a diverter, and a furniture-style vanity with integrated sinks. The floor stayed warm and timeless with large-format tile and heated mats. Lighting was layered: face-level sconces at the vanity, dimmable ceiling lights, and toe-kick LEDs for night-path lighting.

The Build: Smooth & Transparent

Because we’re local and keep crews in-house, the schedule was crisp:

• Day 1–2: Protection, demo, confirm plumbing/vent paths, verify slab (Houston post-tension) before any cutting
• Day 3–4: Pan prep, KERDI waterproofing, flood test, 2″ drain install
• Day 5–7: Onyx wall panels, niche/bench, fixtures, glass measure
• Day 8–10: Vanity, tops, lighting, paint, glass install, punch list

The result: on time, on budget, and no dark holes in the calendar where “the tile guy” or “the plumber” vanished.

The Results: Style, Simplicity, and Serious Savings

The finished bath feels bigger, brighter, and calmer. The family spends less time cleaning, and more time not thinking about grout lines. And the final price? Nearly $7,000 less than the national quotes—without cutting quality. That savings covered their heated floors and upgraded fixtures and left room for a weekend getaway they actually took.

They also took advantage of our 0% financing (on approved credit), paying over time after the project was complete—which beat draining savings up front.

Why Local Matters

There’s power in working with a team rooted here. We understand Houston slabs (post-tension), humidity, and drainage. We use systems we can stand behind. And we’ll still be here next year when you want to add a linen cabinet.

• In-house crews and a single point of accountability
• Materials that match your lifestyle—like Onyx for easy cleaning
• Design help that balances looks, function, and budget
• Permits, plans, and waterproofing done the right way

See What’s Possible

Browse our Before & Afters to see real Houston projects, then explore the right path for your home:

• Shower remodels — bigger, brighter, easier to clean
• Tub-to-shower conversions — trade the tub for daily function
• Full bathroom remodels — reconfigure for storage, light, and flow

Want real numbers and options? Contact EZ Bath for a no-pressure consult.

FAQ

Q: Will solid surface look “fake” compared to tile?
A: Today’s panels have realistic veining and matte/gloss options that read as stone—without grout lines. Many clients prefer the cleaner look.

Q: What about waterproofing?
A: We use documented systems (e.g., KERDI) with flood testing and a 2″ drain—so the beauty you see is backed by the build you don’t.

Q: Can you still do tile if I love a particular pattern?
A: Absolutely. We’ll balance the design you love with maintenance and budget—tile accents + Onyx walls is a popular hybrid.