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Help getting in and out of bath

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AGAA4 Wed 29-Dec-21 16:47:22

I haven't had a bath for years. I was finding the bath difficult.
I now much prefer a daily shower. Quick and easy with the added advantage of saving water.

NotTooOld Wed 29-Dec-21 16:43:12

Don't get rid of your bath if you think you may want to sell your property in the future. A friend did that and was told it could mean the difference between selling the house and not selling it. People like baths apparently.

silverlining48 Wed 29-Dec-21 16:37:56

Lily I think any time salesmen come to your home you are in for a hard sell. If no prices are advertised then there will be the inevitable initial super high price, then the call to the ‘manager’ in the ‘office’ who will offer a ‘reduced’ price but you have to agree to it there and then and pay a deposit.

I really prefer a bath but having difficulty now so will read comments with interest, but though not a shower fan think it’s the only alternative so will go somewhere like b and q to choose and get their contractors to fit.

tanith Wed 29-Dec-21 16:34:18

I too got rid of my bath for a walk-in shower, it has a very long tray and no door just a flipper glass panel that prevents any splash. I’m so glad I have it.

midgey Wed 29-Dec-21 16:27:06

Trouble is with the open door type bath is that you sit in it while it fills…..and then while it empties. I should imagine one could get pretty chilly while waiting!

Charleygirl5 Wed 29-Dec-21 16:16:06

A friend of mine would have been charged a mere £22,000 I think it was for the type with a door which opened.

My bathroom is small so could not take a bath and a separate shower- not one over the bath because I could not get in or out. I live on my own and made the decision to get rid of the bath and bought a shower that has enough space for me to fit a separate stool. The doors are bi-fold which I find to be a pain as I wanted sliding doors. Anyway, I have never looked back and I have managed very well after 3 major operations without any assistance.

LilyoftheValley Wed 29-Dec-21 15:42:05

Hello and a Happy New Year to all Gransnetters. I am re vamping my bathroom and wonder if the fitted rise seat things are (1) enormously expensive and (2) if they are as good as advertised? I have a Brochure but it just tells me how wonderful it is and does not mention price all. I was put off the idea just before Christmas when I had cancelled an appointment with a rep and he turned up anyway! I was visited by a rep regarding the "open door" type of bath but he arrived early and was very, very pushy. Your views would be m uch appreciated!