Shower or Tub for rentals?

Question

Hey,

I need to replace a tub in a bathroom at a rental property and noticed that putting in a shower may be incrementally cheaper than replacing with a tub. I also imagine injuries are less common in showers than bath tubs.

However in saying that I rented for years and always saw tubs.

What are thoughts on showers vs tubs in rental properties?

JD Martin · Answer

Always have at least one bathtub. Not having a tub eliminates a lot of people who may need/want a tub - those with young kids, a pet, prefer to relax in a tub, need to sit down to bathe, etc.

Scott M. · Answer

100% keep the tub and add a shower head to the wall above it.  I think most people would expect at least this.

Marian Smith · Answer

@Jacob Wiltshire  less water on the floor with tubs and showers kind of need shower doors and that would eat your savings plus pita to keep clean.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

I'm against tubs, harder to get in and out of, more accident prone. And where did you get the idea that installing a shower is cheaper than a tub? No way. You have the whole shower pan/curb/drain issues to deal with. A tub would be way cheaper, but most houses I built/remodeled did not have tubs...considered low class by the rich folks......had to have showers with zero entry and ribbon drains :-)

Nancy Perry · Answer

I agree with the pro tub comments.  If you have ever had to bathe a 2-5 year old you would know how difficult that is without a tub.  But, I guess it depends on the size of your rental and what your target market is.  If it's not families, then maybe that would work.  But do they have dogs??

Steven Foster Wilson · Answer

I agree with the tub/shower decision if there is only one bathroom on the property, although the only time I did not do that is when I decided to install a double shower head. It was a big hit and I have never had any issues renting that out.

Todd Anderson · Answer

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Bud Gaffney · Answer

@Jacob Wiltshire keep the tub! Add a shower.

Wale Lawal · Answer

@Jacob Wiltshire, tenants with children most likely will require a bathtub, I’ll go for a tub.

Daniel Smyth · Answer

Replace the tub and add the shower.

If it's a studio, shower is fine.

I rather enjoy a bath now and then.

More people slip on the floors outside the tub or shower than inside.

Shower or Tub for rentals?

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