House with a wetroom instead of bathroom.

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Cheeselady wrote: »

The house we had an offer accepted on last week, is having the bathroom replaced with a new wetroom, the vendor had already organised to have this done in a couple of weeks time, don't think he thought he would sell the house within 24 hours of putting it on the market, and it is advertised for sale with a new wetroom.

We did say on Friday that the price we offered was to include the wetroom work still being done, but having now thought about it, we aren't sure. It would mean them taking the bath out, and although none of use a bath, we prefer showers, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to have a house with no bath, and how it would affect selling the property in the future.

Thanks for any advice.

Unless the wetroom was done to a very high standard, I've heard that leaking is a real possibility (and as they are not doing it for themselves, what's the probability of them having it done on the cheap ? High I'd say ??)

Also, when re-selling - I would guess that most buyers would want a bath; they see it as a standard fixture. (Might be a good idea to chat to another estate agent about this - NOT the one who is selling their house; he/she already has a vested interest in the sale going ahead).

You need more information (preferably before they start ripping the bath out )

thegirlintheattic

My nan has a wetroom and as long as you give the floor a quick mop once a day there is no issue with mould/damp/cleaning. The shower spray only gets on one wall and that can be wiped down in 30 secs. Takes no longer to properly clean than a normal bathroom. Also no issues with slipping or anything (touch wood). You will generally have an electric pump put in in order to drain all the water; had no issues with leaking/drainage and this was a cheapest bidder, council job.

I agree it would put off families with young children, especially if it is the only bathroom in the property.

TOOTHACHE

We just bought a 5 bed semi with 3 bathrooms, downstairs shower room, ensuite shower room and a wet room (albeit not a stunner) as the main bathroom put in by social services for the previous owners.

We have a 6yr old who had never had a shower prior to moving here and now vows never to have a bath again and a 15mth old girl who loves bath time.

We knew we would make the bathroom our first priority as bathing a toddler in the sink or a baby bath in the shower isn't that easy and afterall, bath time is meant to be fun at that age not restricted...

The wetroom was pretty basic, very good shower in it (we relocated this downstairs), a nasty public pool floor covering and cheap white tiles. It was well put together but cheap looking.

They had cut the floor boards away and the joists (?? the things you lay the boards on) to create the drainage but it was easily put back together and we now have a fully functioning bathroom.

IF we only had us and the eldest then perhaps we would keep the wet room but make it something special but for LO a bath was important. That said, a lot of people do shower with babies now...

It didn't put us off buying though and hasn't cost much to rectify.

poppysarah

I wouldn't want the vendor doing the work/being responsible for it.

Cheeselady

Thanks everyone, it's all interesting info.
I think the first step is to ask the vendor for the plans, to see exactly what they are going to do, and discuss it with him, and then we can go from there. I'm still very much undecided, but your comments have certainly given me a lot to think about!

googler

Unless I could see real evidence it was being done properly, with no corners cut, etc, I wouldn't want it.

Swipe

I'd stick with the bathroom. If there are any problems you could have a nightmare getting anyone back to fix it.

Cheeky_Monkey

Cheeselady wrote: »

Can I just ask why you detest wetrooms? The more info I can gather will help with our decision. Thanks

I know it might sound a bit daft, but it makes me feel a bit 'exposed' somehow. It reminds me of having to have a group shower after games at school :eek: :rotfl:

bobbygrrl

I'd say, get a top of the range wet room put in.

When it's time to sell, chuck a £100 quid bath in there if it's not selling?!?!?!

Cheeselady

Cheeky_Monkey wrote: »

I know it might sound a bit daft, but it makes me feel a bit 'exposed' somehow. It reminds me of having to have a group shower after games at school :eek: :rotfl:

:rotfl: Omg, that brings back so many bad memories! Thanks for that!

bobbygrrl wrote: »

I'd say, get a top of the range wet room put in.

When it's time to sell, chuck a £100 quid bath in there if it's not selling?!?!?!

How easy would it be to put a bath into a wetroom, would it require a lot of work to adapt it?