Thanks. No rooms underneath it’s on the groundfloor. The only thing that really needs changing is the tub. The vanity and toilet are done.

So your main objective is to have a deeper bathtub? I think it is important to give thought to ease of getting in and out. Additionally if there is to be a shower over it you need to plan for effective management of water splash. A claw foot bath against a wall sounds like a nuisance in terms of cleaning and even more so if it is used for showering.

How old is the property, have you checked for the presence of asbestos, which was typical in bathrooms of a certain era?

Thanks MacY . We are getting a building inspection organized. And yes I need it deeper. It’s only waist deep at the moment. So main objective is to instal a new tub. Doesn’t have to be claw

As Eco Building Services has suggested, your going to have to rip the tiles off to get the bath out which will most likely compromise the waterproof seal. This will mean you would need to redo the waterproofing which needs to be applied in all the 'wet areas" in one go. Raising tap ware means your going to have to rip open a section in the wall again breaking the seal in order for the plumber to go in and raise it.

If the building was done before the 80's chances are 50/50 you have asbestos.

It really isn't cost effective if all you want to do is change a bathtub.

If your heart is set on changing the bathtub I would strongly suggest redoing the whole bathroom to make it worth the cost.

Thank you for that. Appreciate ir