Budget Bath

I am very pleased with the work done by Budget Bath. The staff was very friendly, tidy and professional. They had done such an awesome job on my master bathroom, that I had Budget Bath do my family bathroom. This was a great investment. I love my bathrooms. Excellent job Budget Bath!!

While the connatations of "Budget Bath" left me with the impression of a low-bid, low quality company, the excellent reviews in Angie's convinced me to give them a call. I met with David House and we reviewed the work I wanted done, which was a typical renovation of a master bath (new tiles, cabinets, mirrors, fixtures). I knew pretty much what I wanted - or better put, I knew what I could afford, and there wasn't any room in my budget for much creativity as much as I would have liked to do them. Being retired, on a fixed income and with a daughter starting college, cost was regrettably a key factor for me. I had written up my Statement of Work such that I would provide all non-construction materials, and I did this in part because I'm an avid shopper and wanted to minize my product costs as much as possible. When David left I thought he was going to prepare a bid, and after a week I asked him if he had anything for me. I subsequently received an e-mail from David in which he declined to submit a bid. If he had stopped there, I'd have had no issues. However, David went on for several paragraphs explaining why he didn't want to deal with people like me who wanted to SAVE and who don't worry about quality. I found the explanation and lecture as insulting, demeaning and unnecessary. I'm not sure David meant it this way, but that's the way it came across and that's the reason for the poor rating. Not a big deal really. I'm now working with a couple of finalists for my project and both companies understand the dilemna I have of balancing cost with features & quality. I suspect that David's company does great work but helping you manage costs may not be their top priority.

Dave and his team have done a great job in our home. Dave was very engaged with us during the initial consultation. While we had general ideas, Dave was able to bring that to life in a real plan and design that had us very excited. They designed and completed a basement bathroom for us. This bathroom had space and plumbing issues, but they completed the job on time and on budget. The crew was very friendly clean and courteous. They would work extra hours to keep the job on schedule, yet still take the time to explain any details of the day?s work in which we might have interest. Great Job Dave and team.!!!! Looking forward to having the upstairs bath remodeled.

This was our second bathroom remodel done by Budget Bath. We had several contractors give us an estimate but only Dave had a "vision" for our bath. He came to our home then sent us a detailed estimate by email. We requested a second home visit to discuss our options in more detail and Dave was more then willing to oblige. The entire experience took several weeks but his employees were a pleasure to have around. They were so courteous and professional and took as much pride in their work as Dave did. We were in awe of the quality of the workmanship and the attention to detail. Dave would often sit with me on my computer to assist me in making the simplest choices for such things as lighting fixtures and even shower curtains. He was so easy to work with. Even after the shower base was poured we decided that we wanted a larger shower. Dave's reply was simply "no problem". The next day they took out the base and replaced it with a larger one and we love it! His suggestions regarding tile choices, layout, fixtures etc were always perfect. Our master bath has become a master retreat. We never could have done this without Dave House's expertise.

They wouldn't return calls - and it turns out they dont really work in Northern Virginia as their listing says. In fairness, he said he would work in Alexandria if it was near the bridge. Please update the listing's service area.

Called and left a detailed message twice over a two month period and never received a call back. When you call you only get an answering machine.

I have to say that I have never had a better experience with any Contractor than I had with Budget Bath. Budget Bath is perhaps the most professional Contractor in the market today. From my first meeting with David House to the follow-up once the job was complete far exceeded my expectation. In our initial meeting, David listened to my ideas for the finished bath and made suggestions completing the vision I originally had. David took into consideration how the room would be used and made suggestions improving on my ideas. Suggestions such as a toilet that made cleaning easier, lighting over the shower and a built in for extra storage. And never was his approach heavy handed. Often contractors tell you what you want and what you can have, not David House. He made makes sure you get what you want and what you need at very affordable prices. The bathroom is very small but once the job was completed it looked twice as large. Every detail is perfect. A very important concern to me going in was having strangers in my house while the work was being done. The professionals at Budget Bath not only did the highest quality work, they were totally respectful of my home. Each day when the men left, there was no mess in my house. They cleaned up after themselves and there was never trash or construction waste left inside or outside of my home. They covered the floors while they worked and other than a beautiful bathroom, you?d never know they were there. I have already recommended Budget Bath to friends and will continue to do so whenever I hear of someone needing to make improvements to their Bathroom. It is not in my nature to put my reputation on the line for a Contractor but in this case I feel compelled to do just that. If you are considering an upgrade to your bathroom and want a completely satisfying experience, talk with Budget Bath. David House and his crew will not disappoint.

after interviewing 4 contractors we choose david house because of his creativity and passion for what he does. budget bath came in about in the middle of the other prices. dave had so many great ideas that it was an easy choice to make. he also listened to what we wanted also. eric is a true craftsman when it comes to tile work. antonio, john and chris are very good at what they do. you can spend less and get an ok bathroom or call budget bath and get a work of art. everyone that has seen it whats one. the quality is in the detailes and with budget bath thats what you get. great detailes. whould i hire them again, you bet. oh you might be wondering why it took so long to write this review, well weve been enjoying our new bathroom.

My wife and I had several other contractors. Once we had Mr. House's assessment, we knew we had to have him renovate our bathroom. Actually, renovate is not the proper word. His creation far surpasses our original bathroom. All his workmen were excellent and extremely courteous. They were a pleasure to have in our house. Mr. House discovered the attic over our bedroom had never been insulated and took care of this defect which I'm sure will save us a lot on our energy cost. He found the ideal stone to match the tile we selected. The final product is stylish and functional. We never imagined we would have such a beautiful creation. Mr. House was always available by phone and very responsive to any concerns we had. He stayed within the original budget he gave us. We will always be grateful to the beautiful creation Mr. House has given us.

Dave designed the bathroom with our wishes and needs in mind, and it came out beautifully. His crew was totally professional and patient with both us and the bathroom itself. Some unexpected problems came up, but they were handled very well, and we are so happy with the results. We would definitely use them again...and in fact we ARE using them again right now, to remodel another bathroom.

Our reno was a work of total satisfaction from estimate to completion. We interviewed several contractors but chose Dave House because of the creativity that he brought to the table. We had chosen the tile for the floor and walls but Dave showed us how we could lay out the tile for maximum beauty. His workers were wonderful. Always on time and extremely mindful of leaving the house at the end of the work day as clean as it was when they arrived. I would not describe Dave's employees so much as workers but more as craftsmen who were meticulous about their work. They took pride in it also. Dave is not just a contractor but an artisan. He was very very creative about every aspect of the reno including paint choices,tile placement and fixtures. He had so many creative ideas that it made the process fun and easy for us. Dave was not on site at all times but was available by phone to answer any questions that came up. He made himself available any time we requested to see him. He seemed to understand our style and helped us to make selections that were always perfect. We can't wait to start our master bath!

We got three estimates for this job. Mr. House's was on the higher end of the middle, but the result is well worth it. Mr. House is very creative and innovative; he really is a designer at heart. He and his crew, Antonio, Eric, John, Joe, Kenny and David, are very talented and hard workers. Everything was included in the contract and we were aware if we exceeded the limitations--example the tile cost more, but it is gorgeous. The work proceeded on schedule and we are so pleased with the result that we contracted with Mr. House to remodel our master bath which is a much larger project since it requires breaking out walls to enlarge the space. That project is now underway.

I informed Mr House that we would not be using him due to the his price being twice that of the other contractors bids. Then about a month later he sent me an email that was LESS than professional. He has difficulty accepting rejection. The following is a direct quote (cut and pasted) from his email: "If you are interested, I would be willing to review your bathroom renovation once its complete and point out the flaws and discuss the disparity in price between what you got and what I was going to give you, and I would do that at no charge to you." "In thirty years, I have encountered two types of clients. The ones who know what they want and make sure they get it even if they have to spend a little bit more because their focus is getting a great job that they will enjoy for years. Then, there are the customers who buy a price and as long as the price is right they give little regard to who does it, what the quality is, and usually discover that what they got is way different then what they thought they were getting."

All went well with the exception that it took two days longer than expected due to letting glue dry. I intend to have him quote on some other work in the bathroom

The entire experience went as well as could be expected. The owner came out and did the initial meeting and provided us with an estimate and the scope of what work was to be performed. It was obvious by his enthusiasm that he enjoys his work and that he takes great pride in the job. He was able to provide layout options that others didn't see. He gave us a start date and told us what to expect. His crews were on time every day and were very professional as well as being very polite. At the end of each day they cleaned any affected area where they worked. I was very happy with the finished product and would not hesitate to refer them to others.

Dave really helped us re-imagine the space by explaining from the beginning that he could tap into unused dormer space. He drew a detailed plan, and then followed through, just as he promised. We were able to pick all the flooring, faucets, and other details. Dave even rebuilt a closet adjacent to the bathroom because the space had to be reconfigured. We certainly didn’t expect that. This was a major job involving about 7 weeks of full-time work. Dave House and the Budget Bath crew were on the job five and sometimes six days a week, working 12-hour shifts. These guys don’t quit until the job is done. A job like this is very messy, and they did their utmost to clean up every day, laying down tarps and vacuuming thoroughly. They stored tools and materials neatly. Dave also did a good job letting us know where things stood, what came next, and checked in with us on all the key decisions. Bottom line: If you are contemplating a major bathroom remodeling project, you cannot do better than Budget Bath.

I like the job and I like what our bathroom looks like. Anybody who uses this company needs to be very good with the computer because everything is online. He doesn't come in with book samples, he writes up everything and puts it on the computer. Know everything you want to do as soon as he comes because the add on prices may be high. The workers were pretty friendly, as a resident in your home you should come back and check just to see what's going on. They come back and fix your stuff; he doesn't give you a warranty but he says he'll come back anytime during that year if something goes wrong. We had a problem and called and they came right back and fixed it. He gave us a jacuzzi toilet and the seat was messed up and he came and fixed it for us as well. Make sure you check that everything is sound and is securely in place. Check on permits and make sure you know which ones you need for that city or county. It took about twelve days which we felt was a little too long. The work done is great. I would use them again if they cut down on their time.

The job took over a month to complete for a simple bathroom. We were told it would be 9-10 days. The workers often left to go work on other jobs the company was working on. Some, but not all of these times, were because something needed to dry (tile, paint) and it ended up dragging out the job. This was frustrating, especially since we couldn't use the bathroom the whole time. The workers were always professional, nice to talk to, and cleaned up well after each day's work. The work itself was good, especially the built in custom cabinet and trim work. The company was responsive to several minor problems with the work. Despite these minor problems, I would work with them again.

During construction, most everything went smoothly. The workers were here when they said they would be an left at reasonable breaking points for the jobs they were working on even if it meant staying into an evening here or there. We had a few minor miscommunications with workers on the job, but if it seemed I couldn't make what I wanted understood, I called Dave, by phone if he was not on site that day, and he listened to me and clarified to his workers. There was some trouble sealing off the joins between our old pipes and the new pipes for the toilet, but they kept coming back and shifting things around until the leaking stopped. I believe eventually they cut out another section of old pipe and brought the new that much farther down in order to avoid an awkward join that may have been refusing to seal. One minor electrical issue was noticed at the very end of the job and Dave had an electrician come out promptly to fix it. The new wider bathtub would have put the door's trim in a spot where water damage was likely. Dave spent quite a some time talking with me about our options. We felt a new door would look out of place in that hallway, but wanted the peace of mind of not having to worry about damage. In the end we selected to remove the door from our bedroom closet, it was the same as all the other doors in the hallway and use that. The inside is painted white to go with the bathroom and the outside has the same recessed areas and stain as the other doors in the hall. The extension of wall trim fits right in with the trim it is next to and once we get it painted it will be impossible to tell that the doorway had been wider. All in all, I am beyond pleased. He did exactly what I asked for, I have a beautiful classic bathroom that looks good in the house and can be customized to almost anyone's color preferences. He helped me pick out a vibrant blue green for the ceiling, but all the tile and woodwork is black and white, so if I grow tired of it, it is simple to repaint and have a renewed look. He was responsive to my calls and professional in his work on site.

,Had 4 estimates, Budget Bath was in the middle -clincher was owner Dave House"s experience with bathroom's and You Tube video's showing Dave's work and him testifying against shady contractor's. Dave showed up on Sunday morning to give estimate-which we appreciated.Spent the time to explain everything.Mr.House even rearranged his schedule to make sure the work was done by Thanksgiving! Work started on Nov.14 with Dave's crew covering everything as not to make a mess on carpet. The entire crew was extremely courteous, professional, and did great work. Budget Bath went above and beyond what was called for in the contract by climbing into the attic and finding live wire's just cut off and laying there,finding out the old exhaust fan did not have a hose at all and fixed it,little thing's like filling hole's in the hallway wall, never making alot of noise-I work nights, and keeping the hallway clean and clear were appreciated by the whole family! Budget Bath showed up when they said they would, did absolutely great work and finished before Thanksgiving and with Angies List 500.00 coupon came in under budget! Quick note-on the last day of work Dave House came to review the finished project noticed the sconces were a little high up and had them moved about a foot lower. We could have lived with it but Dave was right it looked better lowered. Who would do this after the job was done? Only someone who cared about their work, reputation and customer. We could not be happier with the job done on our bathroom and look forward to having Budget Bath back for future project's!

The estimate process went very well. However, after reading over the estimate again, I felt that it was too much.

Overall we are very pleased with the result. The job was estimated to take about 10 working days to complete. It actually took 13 days. The demolition created a lot of dust that got into both floors of the house, even into rooms with the doors closed. The biggest problem encountered was the initial installation of the new L-shaped shower rod. It was too high and the brackets were not properly installed. This was quickly and expertly corrected. The contractor was very responsive in correcting other noted deficiencies. The two cabinets installed had minor cosmetic flaws--in our view, not sufficient to warrant replacing.

David showed up for the estimate in the evening so my husband and I could both meet with him. He had wonderful ideas on how to remodel the bathroom and it was clear that he took a great deal of pride in what he did. He spent a great deal of time with us and drew out a detailed picture of the bathroom remodel including all options. We ended up going with another company that was highly recommended on Angie's List because of the cost. Since we were not sure how much longer we were going to keep the house, this had to be an option for us. However, it was a tough decision and we would still recommend David's company - even though his price was higher, he had a wonderful imagination and was very professional. I'm sure he would have built us a beautiful bathroom.

I believe that he thought that our project was too small. He was not willing to meet our needs as a customer.

We have had 4 estimates total including Budget Bath. Budget Bath was over twice as much than any other estimate. Let the contractor know that his estimate was extremely high and although he did respond quickly he refused to budge in the budget. I understand that to get a quality product sometimes you need to spend a little more. I have no problem with that. In fact, most projects we do around the house do not come from the cheapest bidder. But to submit a bid for over twice as much as the next expensive bid is a bit much. All of our estimates were from licensed contractors. Each of them had A ratings from not only Angie's List but also Service magic.com. We look to make sure everyone also is licensed in VA and has no complaints from the BBB before anyone comes out to give us an estimate. We do not use handy men, one man operations or unlicensed contractors. Nor do we even bother getting estimates from them. The contractor we went with had a A rating from both websites listed above along with a VA license. We gave them the exact same project list that we gave Budget Bath (and all the other contractors who gave us estimates). The contractor we ended up using came in at half of what Budget Bath asked for. They did a wonderful job and we gave them an A rating. I knew exactly what I wanted and told Budget Bath. We wanted new tile in the bath/tub area, new tile on the floor, under floor heat (which Budget Bath said they don't normally do, not sure why, our contractor did it with ease), new window over the toilet (we have newer vinyl siding, 5 years old, although there was no need to match since they just added white trim after installing the new window), and a new cabinet with top. The only item we were not sure about was a new tub. I don't know how to be more exact. To try and twist my words and say I did not know what I wanted and I used unlicensed contractors for my other estimates is stating I did not know what I was doing. We hire plenty of contractors to do work on our house and we make sure we do our homework before asking anyone to come give us an estimate. All contractors must have A ratings from Angie's list and servicepro.com. All contractors must have a VA state license and have no complaints with the BBB. Please consider this review carefully before hiring Budget Bath. The fact that they tried to defame my review shows the unscrupulous nature of their business practices.