We are considering a masterbath remodel and removing the jetted tub that only collects dust and is rarely used.
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Leigh
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Is this a mistake for resale purposes?
18 answers
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Hi Leigh, A jetted tub is a good sale point. So if you plan to sale the home soon then I would leave it in place.
Hudson Designs
on Oct 01, 2011
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It's a crap shoot either way Leigh, but I wouldn't go to a straight shower without a good sized tub too! Daddy likes to spray it off and Momma likes to be pampered...Garden tubs are a good substitute if you really feel compelled to remove and replace. If it aint broke, don't fix it! Best 2 U JL
JL Spring & Associates
on Oct 01, 2011
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Why would you need to remove it? I agree with Hudson that it's a good selling point, so if there's no reason to remove it, I wouldn't.
3po3
on Oct 01, 2011
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Its a pain in the "you know what" to remove a jetted tub, but my husband and I were like you and couldn't stand it any more. It was one of the first things we wanted to get rid of since we moved into this house in 2007. And we wanted to make our shower next to it bigger. My husband took out the tub successfully (he's very handy). In our master bath remodel last summer, we made the shower bigger and put in a free standing soaking tub at a slight angle next to it. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!! But I agree its probably only worth it if you plan to stay in your home. Let me know if you'd like to see pics.
Becky G
on Oct 03, 2011
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We are indeed planning on staying here for at least 15 years...We were thinking the same...remove tub and increase shower size and use the new space to put in a vanity & chair or plants etc. There is a lg oval window above the current tub so not sure we could extend the shower too far over. I would love to see your pictures Becky!
Leigh
on Oct 03, 2011
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Leigh, I recently remodeled and removed the jetted tub that was never used. The master bath now has only a shower, no tub. Left a tub in the second bath if we sell for families. Some older models can be mold hazards if not properly maintained. Decided to make the bathroom shower roomier, added in a nice shower head and had more rooms to separate cabinetry and storage. Also used space for a bigger closet and a larger second bath. My own thought is if you have a 15 year plan, do what makes your heart happy. Who knows what "jetted tubs" will be worth in 15 years....
Kevin M. Veler, Law Office of
on Oct 03, 2011
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Kevin...I should have considered that 15 years from now that jetted tub will be 25 years old...a lot of mold can sprout up in those water tubes by then...not such a good resale factor after all. I guess we all listen to the answers we want to hear...and that was music to my ears. Great pictures..love your tile colors and design. Thanks.
Leigh
on Oct 03, 2011
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OK, here are pics from our master bath remodel and removal of jetted tub. We moved shower as close to window as possible. If you don't have room for the tub, then a vanity would be nice too. Good luck!
Becky G
on Oct 03, 2011
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Leigh, For every 10 of those big, sexy tubs I pull out, we reinstall one. I think that big, gorgeous master shower goes a long way in making up for the lack of a tub.... Tim
Hewitt Remodeling Services LLC
on Oct 03, 2011
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Gotta say I'm another convert. Sounds like you have a solid plan. Will there still be a tub in another bathroom?
3po3
on Oct 03, 2011
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Thanks Becky for your pictures! the space you have now seems so peaceful & open with the seamless glass and freestanding tub. Thanks Tim for the reassurance! Being a Realtor, I now have a gorgeous home listed in Cary that was built during the era of "no master bath" and although the owners have remodeled the floors/shower/lighting & vanities, I still get feedback from buyers wanting a tub in the master. (even though there is a secondary bath with a regular tub). But my big tub is a health hazard and an eyesore....I am pumped now to get this baby rolling...now on to getting quotes! After reading Jessica C's post about removing her tub I am not going to waste time attempting to do this myself.
Leigh
on Oct 04, 2011
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heyyyyyyyy how about the invisible tub? : )
Davin Enterprises
on Oct 07, 2011
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Hey Leigh, Good luck on your project! I think you're wise to consult with a contractor on removal of the tub, because it can be messy. The invisible tub would fit in the space, but FYI - we went with a tub from Victoria & Albert. They have a great line of tubs with a range of pricing. It's not fiberglass or heavy like cast iron - but made from volcanic limestone. I'm sure whatever you choose in that spot will be beautiful (love your blue walls). Something else you might consider - does your bathroom door next to the shower open into the bathroom or the bedroom? Ours opened into the bathroom just like yours and blocked the shower door. So we had our contractor change them to open into the bedroom and now there's more room in the bathroom. Good luck!! Would be glad to help if you have any questions.
Becky G
on Oct 07, 2011
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We've seen alot of clients recently moving towards a large soaking tub set inside a large area that includes a high-end shower system for one or two people. Most masters, for resale, buyers are going to be looking for a tub there as well....in lower end homes, you can get away with the tub in another room. I bet Sawhorse has some great bath pics here you can pull idea from!
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Oct 07, 2011
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Leigh, I want to reiterate my thoughts. If your home is in a neighborhood where the competition has large master bathrooms with both a good-sized tub and a good-sized shower, then buyers will be expecting both features. If you live in a neighborhood where the builder sacrificed the size of the shower so they could get that big platform tub in there, then there is logic for downsizing or giving the tub up altogether in order to increase the size of the master shower and/or to open the room up. Some of these bathrooms look like it took a shoe-horn to fit everything in. I suggest that sometimes less is more from a pleasing visual perspective.
Hewitt Remodeling Services LLC
on Oct 07, 2011
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Leigh, another thing to consider on the bathroom door is to install a pocket door if possible....we did this on our recent remodel and it gave us a ton of space since the door previously opened into the bathroom
Donna
on Nov 15, 2011
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Kevin, I am a firm believer that a nice master shower more than compensates in the master bathroom for the lack of a tub, especially if there is another tub available for that once in a blue-moon tub soaking that some people prefer. Put in a nice seat with a hand-held shower sprayer on separate controls close by, and no one will miss the tub. Now, in my opinion you can make a shower too big. I have seen them that I swear you could scrub a VW bug in them....but I'll bet a porterhouse dinner they aren't comfortable because there is too much space which means too much air to warm up. It's too much like taking those showers in the high school locker room...comfy on the spray side and goose-bumps on the other. Let me know what you decide. Tim
Hewitt Remodeling Services LLC
on Dec 01, 2013
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I think the removal of the tub was a splendid idea. Now the bathroom looks more beautiful and modern instead of the previous ancient-looking concept it had. It is always nice to come up with remodelling ideas and fantasize about having a completely different look to either beautify the place or just make it neat and tidy unlike before. I think you have done a great job!
MarcioWilges
on Nov 21, 2014
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