Rip out bath or shower cubicle.

[chewee]

Elderly aunt just bought a new build,it already had everything picked for it so has a bath with shower over,she just wants a shower so would it be better to get bath removed or see if a shower could be put in a large cupboard in the hall?

[WhereIBelong]

Guessing she plans on living there forever? If so make it how she wants it. Would get rid of the bath and put a nice decent size walk in shower with a seat etc.

We will be doing so when the kids leave.

The only time I wouldn't is if she plans to move in a couple of years.

[sully301]

is the bathroom upstairs or downstairs?

[Smilesonfaces]

I wondered what your idea of elderly was ?!

If you can have the shower fitted elsewhere I would do. Two bathrooms are always an advantage. I would not buy a house that only had a shower.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

My Mum when she was in her mid 80's fell over getting out of the bath. I immediately had it ripped out and a big shower installed.

Best thing I did albeit it knocks money off the property. I would never squeeze a shower in as those small cubicles are awful.

Safety first, property value second.

[novocastrian]

i would make the bathroom into a nice sized shower room, get at least 800x800 tray, we have a 900

trying to squeeze a small tray into cupboard will be limiting & lack of ventilation & hot & cold feed?

[ERICSMUM]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

My Mum when she was in her mid 80's fell over getting out of the bath. I immediately had it ripped out and a big shower installed.

Best thing I did albeit it knocks money off the property. I would never squeeze a shower in as those small cubicles are awful.

Safety first, property value second.

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This is what I did in January. Even though I’m only 63 I had a couple of near accidents climbing into and out of the bath so I thought I’d change things before I really get old and infirm.

I thought it would be a lot quicker to have a walk-in shower but it’s so lovely to stand under one of those big powerful shower heads, I’m in there ages !

[Universal VR]

I agree with previous posts. The removal of a bath will have an impact on property values but will enable her to ‘use’ and the house in a way that best suits her. What’s the use of a bath if she can’t use it for fear of having a fall? With a shower she’ll remain independent for longer. I wish her happiness in her new home.

[christoby]

We removed the bath and shower cubicle and had a wet room put in, we all love it. But make sure the flooring is non slip!

[chewee]

Thanks all she is nearly 79 and not too steady on her feet and she doesnt want to climb in to bath, although she had a seat that went up and down in her old house. she has got used to our shower while living with us and wants one of her own.