Bathtub to Walk-In Shower Conversion — Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods bathrooms are typically larger and better finished than the metro average, which opens up conversion options — full tile, glass, benches — that a tighter bathroom can't support.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Grosse Pointe Woods jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Wayne County
What We Run Into in Grosse Pointe Woods Bathrooms
1940s-60s colonials and brick ranches. The Grosse Pointes have larger, better-finished bathrooms than most of the region, and homeowners here tend to choose full walk-in showers with upgraded finishes rather than a basic conversion.
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 Grosse Pointe Woods accurately over the phone instead of sending someone out to look.
ZIP codes we cover in Grosse Pointe Woods: 48236
Three Options for Grosse Pointe Woods Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Grosse Pointe Woods.
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 Woods
| 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.
One Bathroom, One Shot
A lot of Wayne County homes — particularly the bungalows and smaller post-war houses across Grosse Pointe Woods — have exactly one full bathroom. There's no second bath to use while the work happens.
That's the single biggest reason we work to a one-day schedule. A week-long remodel in a one-bathroom house isn't an inconvenience, it's a genuine problem for the people living there.
How a Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods Bathroom
Call (586) 791-4800 and describe the bathroom — how old the house is, whether the tub thuds like cast iron when you tap it, and roughly how wide the alcove is. That's normally enough for a real number in about five minutes.
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 Grosse Pointe Woods Homeowners
Can you handle a cast iron tub in Grosse Pointe Woods?
Yes, and around here it's routine. We cut cast iron down in place rather than trying to carry it out whole — that's the part that damages doorframes, stair treads and floors when it's done by someone who hasn't done it before.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Grosse Pointe Woods'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.
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 Grosse Pointe Woods 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.
How long will the job take in my Grosse Pointe Woods home?
Most conversions and cutouts in Grosse Pointe Woods 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.
Do I need a permit for this in Grosse Pointe Woods?
For a straight like-for-like conversion inside the existing footprint, usually not — we're not moving drains or altering structure. Requirements vary by municipality, and if Grosse Pointe Woods does require one for your specific job we'll tell you and handle it. We don't work without the permits that are actually required.
Serving Grosse Pointe Woods and All of Wayne County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.