Crack in Shower Pan / Bathroom Remodel

[Ryan H.]

I own an out-of-state property and the tenants have notified my property manager about a crack in the floor of the shower (see here).  The property manager says that after speaking with contractors that she doesn't believe the shower pan can be repaired.  She recommends remodeling the entire area of that bathroom.

(1) Do you agree, based on the video?
(2) What are my financing options if I don't have the cash immediately available for a bathroom remodel?
(3) If the tenants work outside of the home and can't be present when the contractors need access, how would I manage this?  I'm assuming it's not appropriate to have contractors in the home if a tenant can't be there, because of their valuables, etc. 

[Jeff Copeland]

You'll have to set the permissions on the link in Google Drive to "anyone with the link" can view.

Unable to see the video. But to he honest, it's not going to be possible from a video to tell if a shower pan is cracked all the way through. If it's leaking, it probably is. And if multiple contractors have told you it is, it probably is. 

Your approach to your other questions will likely depend on whether it's the only bathroom in the house. 

If it is, you'll likely have to abate the rent or provide temporary lodging for your tenants. 

If it isn't, it's not unusual at all for contractors to work in an occupied home. If you were remodeling your own bathroom, would you move your family out of the house?

There might be some quicker/cheaper options, such as Bath Fitter (no affiliation, and not event a huge fan...but any port in a storm, right?).

As far as financing it, there's no secret solution, but here are a few commonly used options:

Credit Card

Home Depot or Lowes Card

HELOC

Trade Credit such as Hearth, Joist, or Dividend Finance (these are often offered by the contractors themselves).