06/04/2026
This one was a bit of a unique project.
A failed tub/shower combo had caused water damage in the bathroom and the kitchen below. The job came to me through a referral from a friend, and after reviewing the insurance scope, it was pretty clear the damage had been under-scoped. I was able to work with the adjuster to make sure the homeowner received proper coverage for the repairs.
Once demolition started, we found the real culprit. The tub had been failing for years, and amazingly, it wasn’t even properly supported. Roughly two-thirds of the tub had no structural support underneath it.
So it was back to Home Depot for additional materials, rebuilding the foundation correctly, replacing the tub with a walk-in shower, matching existing finishes, and repainting the entire bathroom.
Older homes have a way of revealing surprises once you start opening walls and pulling things apart. That’s why experience matters.
In the end, the homeowner has a solid, properly built shower, a beautiful finished bathroom, and most importantly, peace of mind knowing the problem was fixed correctly instead of simply covered up.
Those are the kinds of projects I enjoy most.
Wild Man Built