1 Expect to pay an additional $200-$800 or more to remove existing tile and repair any damaged areas underneath, for a total of $1,000-$5,000 or more for a typical bathroom (5'x7' to 10'x10'). 2  For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost. For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost. 2  Retiling around a bathtub or inside a shower enclosure can cost $800-$2,500 or more, depending on the type of tiles, total square footage, the amount of repairs needed, any special pattern or border, and local labor rates.
1 Answer from this member: Unless you are very experienced on replacing water heater elements, Yes, I strongly recommend draining the tank first. Otherwise, it could cause a lot of damage. To drain the tank, be sure to turn the breaker and supply water valve off and open any hot water tap in the house.
1. Locate the main water line in your home and turn off the water. Once you turn of the water, you will need to drain the pipes of any remaining water. If you plan to change a washer on a tap upstairs, you need to turn on the water downstairs, which will drain the pipes completely.Ad.ips. 1  When turning off the water to your home, turn right to tighten and left to loosen. 2  If changing the washer does not solve the problem, you may need to purchase a valve seat grinder and grind down the seat in the faucet.