Yep, kitchen is right below. 100% agree on Dremel vs sawzall for a precision cut

Rgr that, thanks for the input! Will definitely make sure the plywood stays dry after a lot of testing for any leaks in the tub

Right on, great to hear from someone with very similar experience. I'm gonna spend a day testing the tub and making sure it doesn't leak, then likely doing the same. Otherwise it's a full renovation! Thanks!

Good call! We actually haven't used it in the years we've been here, so this is water damage from the previous owner. However I hadn't thought to put water in and plug the drain-great idea to be certain if the tub is leaking or not

I hadn't thought of that, thanks! After all the helpful replies Ill definitely spend a day or so trying to identify/confirm the leak, then act accordingly. Fingers crossed it really could just be the doors and I can squeeze a few more years of life out of the tub then do a nice full remodel.

I believe it's from people exiting the bath, not the tub leaking. I will verify that though if I end up attempting to keep the tub in place

Makes sense, thanks again! Also, as a contractor if you for some reason are in the Philadelphia/SE PA area and would be interested in quoting out replacement please shoot me a DM!

A follow up question - how bad would you say the wood is? In definite need of replacement? Or...could be salvaged for a few years until a full bathroom replacement is done?

Got it, thank you much appreciated your insight

Yea, unfortunately that may be the reality of it. Was hoping there might be some kind of neat fiberglass insert or something that would have a lip that extends far enough off from the tub that it solves my problem, but I think that's highly unlikely.