Highland Township, MI Bathtub Removal & Shower Conversion
On a well and septic system in Highland, shower design has to account for water supply and drainage in a way city plumbing doesn't.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Highland Township jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
What We Run Into in Highland Township Bathrooms
Rural homes and 1990s+ subdivisions. Highland Township's rural properties frequently run on well and septic, which is a factor in planning water use for larger multi-head shower conversions.
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 Highland Township accurately over the phone instead of sending someone out to look.
ZIP codes we cover in Highland Township: 48356, 48357
Three Options for Highland Township Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Highland Township.
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 Highland Township
| 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.
Finish Standards in Highland Township
Homeowners in Highland Township generally aren't looking for the cheapest possible fix, and we don't push one. The wall finish, the glass, whether there's a bench and a recessed niche — those choices are the difference between a bathroom that looks renovated and one that looks repaired.
We'll show you the range and tell you honestly where spending more actually shows and where it doesn't.
How a Highland Township 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 Highland Township 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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Highland Township — Common Questions
How long will the job take in my Highland Township home?
Most conversions and cutouts in Highland Township 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.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Highland Township?
Conversions in Highland Township start at $6,995 installed. Bathtub cutouts start at $1,550 and walk-in bathtubs at $12,995. Rural homes and 1990s+ subdivisions — 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.
What about grout — will I have to scrub it?
No. Everything we install is grout-free: acrylic wall panels or tongue-and-groove tile that locks together with no grout lines at all. There's nothing for mildew to get into. It's the feature people mention most a year later.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Highland Township'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 Highland Township 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 actually work in Highland Township, or just advertise there?
We work in Highland Township regularly — it's part of our core Oakland County service area and has been for 18 years. Same pricing as everywhere else, no travel surcharge. We also cover Milford, White Lake, Commerce Township, Waterford.
Serving Highland Township and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.