My house is brick so I can't take out a wall. And even if I got it in, how would I get it up or down any stairs since I don't want it on the main floor. Does anything come in 2 parts so it could fit through normal doorways?
2007-01-25 16:21:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jennine G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
my house was built in 1899 and we installed one 2 years ago. best thing we ever did! i love it!
we didn't have any problems getting it in...we turned it sideways. it wasn't that heavy. the motor is separate.
GO FOR IT!
2007-01-25 17:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by it's me, julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of things to consider in this.
1) Many different models of whirlpool tubs are available. Lightweight models of fiberglass would normally be no problem, but some heavier models of cultured marble/stone(which are by far the most expensive anyway) might be a problem with weight on the floor support system.
2) No, there are no two piece residential whirlpool tubs. Some commercial therapy types are capable of partial disassembly, but not what you're looking for.
That doesn't mean you can't get a tub large enough for two into an upstairs bathroom. There are so many sizes, shapes, and designs of tubs today, that finding what you would like is not the problem.
I am a residential remodel and remediation general contractor, and just set my 5th whirlpool tub in 7 months today.
Setting ANY tub takes a bit of experience, and a whirlpool is a real trick. Getting the tub to where you want it isn't the problem.
Running dedicated electric circuits for the pump and heater, enbedding the tub base , re-routing the drains and water lines,
framing in , and decking to wall joints are all things that must be addressed, among other factors such as access to the pump for service or replacement.
2 of the 5 spa tubs I installed recently started out as homeowner projects, and ended up costing 1/3 to 1/2 more than what it would have cost if they would have hired a good contractor to begin with, due to having to repair structural damage (cutting flors, wasted materials, etc.)and time lost by homeowners.
Door frames can be removed for clearance, drywall most often must be cut out and re-installed, tiling or decking often is required, and occasionally floors must be reinforced.
Although it can be done, with a great deal of patience , and trial and error, this is a job that most homeowners discover is too complicated for their level of skill and time. I strongly urge you to contact and get bids and options from licenced contractors in your area for this job. You CAN have the spa of your dreams.
2007-01-26 01:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Rides365 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My house is 108 years old and I had no trouble getting a 5 foot jacuzzi in one of the bathrooms which I had demoed. I have used it like 5 times, just no time to use it can you believe and it currently is filled with clothes, lol. I have a spiral wood staircase and it went up on one end thru the long hall to the bathroom, took 2 people.
2007-01-26 01:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. I live in a trailer. It has small doorways. It also had an addition built on a few years ago and i can't get a nice tub through the dang door. So if you do find out where to get a reasonably priced one, let me know!!
2007-01-26 00:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Des-n-Jes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋