Homeowners can give their old bathtub, whirlpool or tub/shower unit a new lease on life by calling "The Tub Guys" at Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing in Sioux City. The tub and shower experts will have it restored to its original glory in no time.
Dave Anderson, owner of Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing, and his son Chad, offer professional repair service and refinishing of fiberglass, porcelain and acrylic bathtubs, giving homeowners an affordable alternative to replacement.
On average, a repair costs about $100, and refinishing ranges in price from about $350 to $450 - quite a bargain considering that some new tubs can cost more than a thousand dollars.
In addition, the time it takes to do a tub repair is relatively short. On-site repairs can be performed in as little as two hours. Anderson drills the area that needs to be fixed, then fills it with a special material and paints it with a gel coat.
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Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing can repair and reseal terrazzo shower bases, as well as install new floors and nonslip surfaces in fiberglass tub/shower units. If needed, they can reconstruct a fiberglass tub/shower to make it more accessible for persons with a physical disability and install shower doors.
Anderson uses the finest materials when repairing and refinishing tubs to leave homeowners with a finish that will last for years. When resurfacing bathtubs, he only applies European Coatings because they offer the best adhesion and chip resistance in the world, fast drying time between coats, excellent gloss, and recaulking of the tub in 15 minutes.
Use of European Coatings allows homeowners to have full use of their bathroom in only 12 hours.
By using such a superior product for their refinishing, Adrian is able to give homeowners an outstanding five-year limited warranty.
Should their material or workmanship prove faulty during a five-year period from the date of resurfacing, they will correct the faults at no additional cost to the original user. They will cover flaking, peeling and cracking. The warranty does not cover man-made damage or negligence on the part of the user.
Adrian also offers professional workmanship. Dave and his son Chad have both gone through weeks of training with a company in Pennsylvania as well as one in Michigan to learn the repair aspect. Dave returned to Pennsylvania six months later to be educated in the refinishing techniques.
The company strives to provide exceptional service. "You won't have to wait three weeks to have your tub/shower fixed. We always try to get there in a week or less," Anderson said. "We work hard to accommodate the needs of customers."
The result is very satisfied customers who use their service over and over again.
Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing comes highly recommended by business owners in the area, including Barbara Kaarlie, vice president of Prime Agency, an apartment rental business in Le Mars.
Anderson has repaired and refinished several fiberglass tub/shower units in Prime Agency's apartment complexes.
Kaarlie has been very impressed with the quality of his work and the short time it takes for him to get the job done.
"He (Dave) does a really nice job," said Kaarlie. "And he never does damage to the apartments in the process. He's very careful." She noted that Anderson is conscientious about overspray and contains the product to the tub unit that's being refinished.
Anderson is also fast and efficient, which is very important to her company.
"We never have to wait for Dave; he responds quickly. In the apartment rental business, we have little time between tenants, so it's critical that whomever we work with come quickly. They have to be prompt and keep their appointment," she said.
Rick Hanson, co-owner of Quality Plumbing, also uses the services of Adrian Fiberglass Repair and Refinishing on a frequent basis.
"Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing is reasonably priced, does excellent work, and offers outstanding service," Hanson said.
Hanson added that he recommends Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing to everyone he knows, including other business owners and homeowners.
Just yesterday (Friday), Hanson recommended Anderson's company to a local homeowner who had a hole in her bathtub. It needed to be fixed that day.
"I called Dave, gave him the address, and he said he will take care of it today," he said. "From then on, it was out of my hands. I knew it would be handled."
Langel's Plumbing and Heating in Le Mars is another plumbing business that makes frequent use of Adrian's services.
"We use Dave's service quite often because we feel he does an excellent job," an employee of the company said. "We've never had any complaints on repairs he's initiated."
Yet another plumbing business that Anderson does work for on a regular basis is Foulk Bros. Plumbing & Heating.
Steve Nelson, an estimator for the company, said Foulk Bros. uses Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing to fix their damaged fiberglass tub units because it's locally owned, and Anderson offers good service.
" I would recommend him to homeowners and others because he's reasonable, quick and does a good job," Nelson said.
Just recently, Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing started working with St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. Anderson repaired a fiberglass tub in their burn unit. He also repaired terrazzo shower bases in other areas of the hospital.
Because of high patient volume, it's not always possible to get Anderson into a room, but he's understanding and works with them on scheduling to get the job done, according to Gregg Appel, project coordinator at St. Luke's.
"If he says he's going to be here, he's here. He's on time every time," Appel said. "And he does a good job."
If Anderson runs into a problem that would change the quoted cost of the job, Appel said he always discusses it with him first, which he really appreciates.
Appel also appreciates that Anderson is neat and professional.
"He's quiet; he doesn't disturb our patients in the hospital, and he cleans up after himself. I would call him to do work in my own home."
Currently, Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing is an authorized service agent for the following tub manufacturers: Aquaglass, Aquatic, Aquarius, Aker, American Standard, Kohler, Mansfield, Ultrabath, Universal Rundle, Pearl, MAAX, Lasco and Trajet.
Adrian can also repair and refinish any cast iron tub, including that porcelain claw foot tub you've held on to because of its historic and sentimental appeal.
If you would like more information on Adrian Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing's services, call (712) 266-0331, (712) 490-3182 or 1-866-TUBGUYS. You can also e-mail them at adrianfiber@earthlink.com .
