Secondary Bathroom Refresh on Smedley Ave – Media, PA
Transforming Media Secondary Bathrooms With Expert Designs
Customer Goal
The homeowner—Matt, wanted to make his main floor bathroom safe, functional, and usable again. While he used his upstairs walk-in shower daily, the first-floor bathroom had become almost useless. The tub was outdated, the faucet leaked, and none of the shutoff valves worked.
Matt made it clear:
“I don’t need the Taj Mahal—I just want it to work.”
He also wanted a deeper tub for hot and cold soaking as part of his recovery routine.
Scope of Work
This refresh was built for function, comfort, and reliability:
Full demo of existing tub/shower area
Installation of a deeper soaking tub
Acrylic surround system for easy maintenance and a clean finish
New shower faucet kit
All-new plumbing: supply lines, drains (replacing lead), and shutoff valves
Insulated exterior walls behind the tub for added comfort and efficiency
New vanity and faucet
New toilet
Repainted walls (added as a change order)
Installed towel bars, toilet paper holder, and towel ring
Plumbing Overhaul
The existing plumbing system was heavily outdated and even included lead drains. Matt didn’t trust the tub enough to use it. We replaced every major plumbing component, from shutoffs to drains, bringing everything up to modern code. The result: a safe, reliable bath space that functions beautifully.
Timeline
Day
Work Completed
- Day 1
- Demo
- Days 2–3
- Plumbing rough-in + lead drain removal/replacement with PVC
- Day 3
- Framing modifications + backer board
- Day 4
- Tub surround + all plumbing fixture installations
- Day 5
- Paint (change order) + punchlist wrap-up
Total Duration: 5 working days
Budget Summary
Item
- Vanity
- Vanity Faucet
- Tub & Overflow
- Shower Faucet Kit
- Toilet
- Shower Surround System
- Labor + General Materials
Cost
- $795.64
- $160.00
- $885.45
- $324.77
- $253.34
- $359.34
- $12,001.95
Total Project Cost: $14,779.49
Challenges & Solutions
Outdated, Unsafe Plumbing:
We fully replaced lead drains, failed shutoffs, and leaking lines to bring the system up to code.
Function > Flash:
Matt didn’t want a luxury bathroom—he wanted something simple, reliable, and efficient. That’s exactly what we delivered.
Year-Round Comfort:
By adding insulation to the exterior walls behind the tub, we ensured thermal comfort and improved energy efficiency.
Is This Project Right for You?
This type of practical bathroom upgrade is ideal for:
Homeowners with outdated or unsafe bathrooms.
People needing a deep tub for soaking or recovery
Clients looking for value-first remodels
Anyone who wants to update without overbuilding
Need a Reliable, Functional Bathroom—Without the Frills?
Let’s build something that simply works—without breaking the bank.
Call 484-454-1208 or visit www.cprhomes.expert to start your project today.