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Great Granite Batman! What an Awesome Shower Remodel

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Batman could always count on Robin to come up with a great exclamation that summed up the situation perfectly. If the dynamic duo checked out bathroom and shower remodel jobs completed by Inspired Remodels; “Great granite” would just be start of Robin’s comments.

Granite is Just the Beginning

Granite is very popular for bathroom and shower remodel jobs. Granite is a very hard natural material. Its density makes it less susceptible to moisture absorption than travertine and it will not be damaged by citrus-based cleaners like some other softer stone.

Just because granite is not completely impervious to moisture doesn’t mean using granite will cause your shower to leak. When properly installed, your granite shower should be as waterproof as one finished in ceramic tile or other material. Proper installation is the key.

An experienced remodeling company knows that a watertight shower begins with the right substrate. Regular drywall will absorb moisture and lead to problems with leaks and mold. Inspired Remodels will use waterproof backerboard for shower walls that perform as well as they look. The shower pan will be watertight and done right as well. These are the elements that provide the structure for your waterproof granite installation.

The shower pan must be watertight as well.

Built Ins With Flair

Let’s face it; if you’re going to take a shower you are going to need some soap and shampoo. People have struggled with years for ways to keep these bath essentials close at hand without creating an eyesore or haven for mold and mildew to grow.

Inspired Remodels can provide built-in storage as part of your shower remodel. Just take a look at how these recessed shelves provide a place to store personal care products and keep them out of the way of the shower spray.

Ladies; don’t you wish you could sit and shave your legs in the shower? Why not include a built in seat when you remodel your shower? Safely sit while you wait for conditioner to work its magic or you shave your legs. Relax and let the steam envelope you. A built-in seat is not only convenient it also reduces the risk of slipping.

Don’t you wish you had thought of that?

A Great Shower Remodel Begins with Great Design

A great bathroom or shower remodel is like any other remodel: it all begins with a great design.

Work with the talented designers at Inspired Remodels to transform your ideas into a final project you will love. They know good design is all about the details. We will work with you to maximize your bathroom and shower space and your remodel budget.

“Holy Hot Shower” says Robin. Call (949) 716-1938 and get started today.

5 tips to Selecting an Orange County Bathroom Contractor

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One of the best ways to increase the value and beauty of your home is with a kitchen or bathroom remodel. It’s also one place where things can go wrong, horribly wrong. That’s why you want to be in good hands when you pick an Orange County Bathroom Contractor.

Look for Extensive Plumbing Experience

An awesome bathroom remodel does more than look good, it functions properly as well. It’s very important to select a contractor with extensive experience in plumbing and bathroom fixtures. For an experienced Orange County bathroom contractor, moving tubs, sinks, and showers is just part of the bathroom remodel job. That means they only work with qualified and skilled plumbers with extensive experience. You can have the sleekest finishes and the most modern touches, but if your fixtures leak or your water pressure is too low, looks don’t matter. Bathrooms must function. Your general contractor is only as good as the trades they subcontract out, so ask about their experience in plumbing.

Also make sure your bathroom contractor and their subcontractors are well versed in the local building code as well. You want to pass inspections at each stage so you can proceed to the next.

Only Hire a Licensed Bathroom Contractor

The State of California does not issue a “bathroom contractor” license. But you will want to check and make sure the company you hire is a licensed contractor. You can use the State of California’s Check a License on-line database to check to see if your contractor is licensed, if they are bonded, and if they carry worker’s compensation insurance. In addition, civil judgments and public complaints associated with the contractor will also be disclosed as part of the license status. Most bathroom contractors will be licensed as General Contractors.

Recommendations – Reviews

You ask friends, family, and neighbors for recommendations about restaurants and movies. Why wouldn’t you ask them for a recommendation for a bathroom contractor? That’s great if your friends or family have done a bathroom remodel, not so great if they haven’t.

You can look on-line. You go to Yelp to check everything else, why not go there to check for reviews for an Orange County or Mission Viejo bathroom contractor. Post a shout out on your FaceBook page and see what type of response you get.

Once you narrow down a selection and have quotes, be sure to ask for referrals. Any good bathroom contractor will be more than happy to provide references.

Ability to Convert Vision to Reality

A good bathroom contractor can do much more than just follow your directions to implement changes in the bathroom. Your bathroom contractor should be able to guide you through selecting design elements that will achieve your goals and keep you on budget. If you only have a very vague idea of the changes you want, you need a bathroom contractor that can take your ideas and turn them into a design that meets your approval and your expectations. A full service bathroom contractor will offer design as part of their portfolio of services.

Pick a Partner

When you undertake any remodel operation in your house, understand that it is going to turn your living environment upside down. Most remodels don’t happen in 30 minutes like you see on TV. They can take weeks. That’s why you want to select a bathroom contractor that you are willing to have in your house for an extended period of time. They need to be a partner that will only bring in workers that are clean, courteous, and aware that it might be their job site, but it is your home. You want a partner that confines the job site to the room in question as much as possible and cleans up at the end of each day.

The Premier Bathroom Contractor for Orange County

Inspired Remodels is a 5 star bathroom contractor. Go ahead; look for yourself. You don’t have to go much further than Yelp to see rave reviews for Inspired Remodels. Mirella, D.K., and Kristin all relate their experience in detail.

Inspired Remodels is a fully licensed General Contractor and is bonded and insured. They provide design services if you need assistance with ideas and they can take your designs and bring them to life.

Joe and Jason are focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations on every job. That’s why people call on Inspired Remodels again and again.

Call (949) 716-1938 drop an email to info@inspiredremodels.com or just Contact Us online to get started on your next project.

The Importance of Bathroom Remodels… especially if you live in Orange County

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In Orange County, CA, you cannot help but notice the high standard of just about everything: streets, landscape, cars, homes… you name it. People in Orange County take pride in quality. Now, your bathroom may not be visible to the general public like your home exterior, but the quality of your bathroom should be of the utmost importance. I read a great (and short) article on a site called Abigail & Reed on the importance of a quality bathroom. Hope you like it!
Why Your Bathroom Is The Most Important Room In The Home