The fastest acrylic shower upgrade in the Triangle. Vikrell surround installed in 2 days from $3,500. Acrylic shower base or tub combo. Price locked in writing before we touch a single wall.
Smart Start isn't for everyone. It's built for three specific Triangle homeowners. Find yours — and see exactly how the numbers work in your favor.
Your unit is vacant. Every week it sits empty costs you real money — and that dated bathtub in the listing photo is killing your applicants.
Smart Start turns that bathroom around in 48 hours. No grout for tenants to destroy. No caulk that turns pink in six months. Just a clean, modern acrylic shower that photographs well and holds up for 10–25 years with zero maintenance.
Math check: one month of lost rent on a $1,800 unit exceeds the price difference between acting now and waiting until next quarter.
You don't want the cheapest option. You want the right one.
Custom tile runs $5,800+ and takes up to 12 days. Smart Start gives you a fully waterproof acrylic surround at a fraction of the ongoing cost of ownership.
The Elite Series adds stone-look composite finishes that genuinely surprise people when you reveal it's not natural stone. You win on price, timeline, and maintenance.
You have a closing in 30 days. Or a flip that needs maximum visual impact without destroying the margin.
Day 1 in. Day 2 out. The shower looks renovated in every listing photo. Buyers and agents read "updated bathroom" — not "entry-level install."
Scope locked in writing. Exact number before we start. No float. No surprises. No callbacks.
All three tiers use the same acrylic/Vikrell material — 100% waterproof, zero grout, 10–25 year rated. What changes is the feature level, shelf configuration, color options, and fixture package.
Triangle NC market data, 2026. We install both systems — so we have every reason to be honest about when each one makes sense.
*National chains install faster but at significantly higher starting prices. All Showerly projects carry Price Lock Guarantee™.
This is the complete installation process — documented here so you know exactly what happens in your home, in what order, and why each step matters.
Drag the slider to your monthly rental rate. See exactly how fast a Comfort Build Smart Start pays for itself.
The math on rental bathroom ROI has changed. Vikrell panels, tub combo options, faster turnaround, and zero grout callbacks — here's what we're seeing across Raleigh-Durham rentals right now.
Sterling's Vikrell, MAAX acrylic, and custom tile are three very different systems with different price points, lifespans, and maintenance needs. We install all three — here's the honest breakdown.
It's not just a preference question — it's a rental income question. We've installed both across the Triangle and tracked the data on tenant retention, Zillow engagement, and vacancy rates.
We visit your home, measure the alcove, and hand you a written locked price in 30 minutes. Choose your tier, color, and base on the spot. Most Smart Start installs complete within one week of booking.
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