The Value of Walk-In Tubs

There are many advantages to remodeling your master bathroom with new appliances and features. One of the great additions to any new bathroom is a walk-in tub. While many people think walk-in tubs are not as mainstream as the tubs that you have to sep over to get into, the truth is they’re often a much better option. Here are just some of the reasons that a walk-in tub might be the best bet for your new bathroom.

Adds Value
No matter what you remodel your bathroom with, whether it’s a walk-in tub, a claw foot tub or a walk-in shower, you are adding value. That’s a great thing, regardless of whether you plan to stay in your home for years to come or you want to sell in the next couple years. Homes with updated baths and kitchens tend to sell quickly because it means that there is less work that the new homeowner has to do to the home if you’ve already made some of these costly updates.

Opens Home to More Buyers
Another important aspect of increasing the value of your home specifically by adding a walk-in tub option, is that you open the house up to more buyers. For many people, the walk-in tub is a must have feature that rules out other homes where the addition will have to be made at the buyer's expense. As the population ages, more and more people will want thins option in any home that they buy to ensure that they’re able to stay in the home well into retirement.

Personal Safety
If you’re not thinking of selling your home anytime soon, or you know that you want to maintain your independence in this home for many years to come, then a walk-in tub is a no brainer. You are ensuring that you are putting your safety first as you age, meaning that you’re eliminating a lot of the risk of slips and falls in the bathroom because you will no longer have to step over the high rim of a tub in order to shower. When you make these sort of changes before balance and stability become an issue, you can set yourself up for a long, healthy life in your own home.
Choosing to update your home and add amenities like walk-in tubs is a big investment and one that you shouldn’t take lightly. But knowing that it will pay off in the long run goes a long way to making it an easier decision.