Comments on: Will I lower the resale value of my house if I get rid of the bath tub and install a shower unit instead?

By: Jeffrey J

Jeffrey J — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

One bedroom home = no change in value
2 or more = decreased value

By: Fred M

Fred M — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

Would a young family be your target buyers in the future? If so, you may want to leave the bathtub as it is difficult to bath an infant in the shower.

By: gavster

gavster — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

Definately, we’ve had the same problem in doing up our last two houses, small bathrooms. In our last house we put in a bath that has a corner at the feet end cut off to make for more space in the room. In our present house we’ve just done away with the separate shower unit and bath and instead installed a bath with a rounded end designed to have the shower above. Job almost finished, looks great and has created more space in the room.

By: cally l

cally l — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

If your aiming for the DINK (Double in come no kids)then out with the bath.
Not everyone likes them then again some do like a good soak so putting in a new bath with the shower above it is a great Idea we had one in a lovely apartment while on holidays sure was roomy

By: M M

M M — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

A realtor told me that a tub/shower is important for resale. If you’re not planning on selling the house, do what you wish. If you think you will, then keep a tub. I’m with you though; I am never in the tub.

By: real one

real one — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

I would say that the resale would be more appealing if the tub was in place.

By: hihosilver666

hihosilver666 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

yes

By: shedahudda

shedahudda — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:17 +0000

depends on how long you are planning to stay in your house.
if years and years then make it comfortable for you and worry about the resale value when it comes time to sell.
If a few years only then I would keep the bath