Bathtub to Walk-In Shower Conversion — Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Farms has some of the most original bathrooms in the metro area. Converting one means working carefully around tile and plaster that can't simply be replaced.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Grosse Pointe Farms jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Wayne County
Why Grosse Pointe Farms Homes Convert the Way They Do
Farms homes frequently have original 1920s and 30s bathrooms with hex tile floors and cast iron tubs set into plaster — beautiful, and genuinely difficult to step into after a certain age.
1920s-40s brick colonials and Tudors. When we price a job in Grosse Pointe Farms, that's the first thing we ask about — not the finishes. A homeowner picking tile is choosing between options that differ by a few hundred dollars. Whether there's a cast iron tub sitting on a second floor is a difference of a full day's labor.
ZIP codes we cover in Grosse Pointe Farms: 48236
Three Options for Grosse Pointe Farms Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Grosse Pointe Farms.
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 Grosse Pointe Farms
| 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.
Wayne County Access and Parking
Practical detail people don't think about until the day: we need to get a tub out and a shower base in. In tighter Grosse Pointe Farms streets and older homes with narrow doorways and turns at the top of the stairs, that's a real consideration.
We cut cast iron down in place rather than carrying it out whole, which solves most of it. But it's worth mentioning your layout when you call — a second-floor bathroom at the end of a tight hallway is a different quote than a main-floor one.
How a Grosse Pointe Farms Install Works
Free quote
Call, or email a photo. We give you a real fixed number, not a range.
Old tub comes out
Removed and hauled away. Cast iron gets cut down in place.
Base & walls go in
Low-threshold base, grout-free waterproof panels, grab bars into solid blocking.
Cleaned up and gone
Fixtures on, everything hauled away, floors left clean. Same day.
Get a Fixed Quote for Your Grosse Pointe Farms Bathroom
If you're comparing quotes, ask the other companies two things: is the price fixed, and how many days will you be without a bathroom? Those two answers separate a conversion specialist from a general remodeler who also does bathrooms.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 791-4800, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Questions We Get From Grosse Pointe Farms Homeowners
What's the difference between a cutout and a full conversion?
A cutout ($1,550) keeps your existing tub and cuts a low step-through opening in the side of it, finished with a molded insert. A full conversion ($6,995) removes the tub entirely and replaces it with a walk-in shower. The cutout is faster and much cheaper; the conversion gives you a proper shower and more usable floor space. We'll tell you which one your situation actually calls for.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Grosse Pointe Farms?
Conversions in Grosse Pointe Farms start at $6,995 installed. Bathtub cutouts start at $1,550 and walk-in bathtubs at $12,995. 1920s-40s brick colonials and Tudors — and that's the main thing that moves the final number, because older tubs take longer to remove. You get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How long will the job take in my Grosse Pointe Farms home?
Most conversions and cutouts in Grosse Pointe Farms are a single day. We arrive in the morning, the old tub comes out, the new base and walls go in, and we clean up and leave that evening. Walk-in tub installs occasionally run into a second day when electrical work is needed for jets or a heated seat — and we tell you that when we quote, not on the day.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Grosse Pointe Farms'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.
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.
Do I have to be home while you work?
Someone should be there at the start so we can walk through it together, and at the end for the handover. In between you're welcome to go out. We cover the floors, we work clean, and we haul everything away — you shouldn't be able to tell we were anywhere except the bathroom.
Serving Grosse Pointe Farms and All of Wayne County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.