Ferndale Tub to Shower Conversions, Cutouts & Walk-In Tubs
Ferndale homeowners tend to like their old bathrooms. A conversion here works best when it reads as period-appropriate rather than obviously new.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Ferndale jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
What We Run Into in Ferndale Bathrooms
1920s-40s bungalows. Ferndale's bungalows have small original baths with cast iron tubs and period tile, and homeowners here frequently want a conversion that keeps the vintage character intact.
That single fact drives most of what a job here costs. The age of the house determines whether the tub is cast iron or fiberglass, whether there's plaster or drywall behind the tile, and whether the bathroom is upstairs at the top of a narrow staircase. Knowing that before we arrive is why we can quote Ferndale accurately over the phone instead of sending someone out to look.
ZIP codes we cover in Ferndale: 48220
Three Options for Ferndale Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Ferndale.
Tub to Shower Conversion
Remove the old bathtub entirely and replace it with a low-threshold walk-in shower — new base, new waterproof walls, new fixtures.
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Bathtub Cutout & Step-Through Insert
Keep your existing tub. We cut a low step-through opening in the wall of it and finish the edges with a molded insert.
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Walk-In Bathtub Installation
A full Ella's Bubbles walk-in bathtub with a sealing door, molded seat, grab bars and optional hydrotherapy jets.
See details & pricingPricing in Ferndale
| Service | Starting price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Bathtub cutout / step-through insert | $1,550 | A few hours |
| Tub to shower conversion | $6,995 | One day |
| Ella's Bubbles walk-in bathtub | $12,995 | One to two days |
Starting prices, installed. Your fixed quote depends on alcove size, existing tub material and the finishes you choose. Financing available with approved credit.
Resale in Oakland County
It's a fair question in Ferndale, where housing values make people think carefully about what they change: does removing a tub hurt resale?
Our honest read — if it's the only tub in the house and the likely buyer has small children, keep one somewhere. If you have a second full bath, or the buyer pool skews toward downsizers, a large walk-in shower is the more wanted fixture in today's market. We'll tell you which one your house is.
How a Ferndale Install Works
We measure
Alcove width, doorway clearance, tub material. Ten minutes, and it's what makes the quote accurate.
You pick the finish
Wall panel or tile, bench or no bench, glass or curtain. Fixed price either way.
Install day
Floors covered before anything moves. Tub out, base in, walls up, fixtures on.
Walkthrough
We run the water with you, show you everything, and answer questions before we leave.
Get a Fixed Quote for Your Ferndale Bathroom
Not sure whether you need a $1,550 cutout or a $6,995 conversion? That's the most common call we get. Describe the bathroom and we'll tell you honestly — including when the cheaper option is the right one.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 791-4800, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Tell us what you've got and we'll get you a real number. No sales visit required.
Questions We Get From Ferndale Homeowners
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Ferndale's older homes it happens — rotted subfloor, a previous repair done badly, galvanized pipe that shouldn't go back into service. We stop and talk to you before we spend any of your money. You'll get the options and the costs, and you decide. What we don't do is keep working and hand you a bigger invoice at the end.
How soon can you get to my Ferndale house?
Quotes are usually same-day by phone, or from a photo you email us. Installation scheduling depends on the season — spring and early summer are our busiest — but we're typically booking a couple of weeks out for conversions and cutouts. Walk-in tubs take a little longer because the tub is ordered to fit your specific alcove.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. Quotes are free, there's no obligation, and there's no three-hour in-home sales presentation — we're installers, not a sales operation. Email a photo of the bathroom and the alcove width and we can usually price it without visiting at all.
Is financing available for Ferndale homeowners?
Yes, with approved credit. It's how most of our walk-in tub customers pay, and it turns a five-figure project into a monthly payment. Ask when you call and we'll walk you through it. See our financing page for the details.
Will you have to tear out my whole bathroom?
No. We work inside the footprint your bathtub already occupies, so the floor, vanity and toilet stay exactly where they are. That's what keeps a conversion at a fraction of a full remodel and finishes it in a day instead of a week.
Is a walk-in tub or a walk-in shower better for me?
If soaking genuinely helps — arthritis, circulation, chronic pain — get the walk-in tub; the hydrotherapy is real. If you haven't taken an actual bath in years and just want to get clean safely, get the shower. It's roughly half the price and there's no waiting for it to fill or drain. We sell both and we have no reason to steer you wrong.
Serving Ferndale and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.