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Inkster, Michigan · Wayne County

Walk-In Showers & Walk-In Tubs in Inkster, MI

When the budget matters and the bathroom is small, a step-through cutout does most of what a full conversion does for a fraction of the cost.

  • Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
  • Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
  • Most Inkster jobs finished in one day
  • 18 years working in Wayne County
Tub to shower conversion completed in Inkster, Michigan
18Years in Business
1 DayTypical Install
$1,550Cutouts Start At
W.A.C.Financing Available

The Inkster Bathroom Problem

Inkster's compact post-war homes typically have a single 5x7 bath, and a tub cutout is often the fastest, lowest-cost way to make it usable again without a full remodel.

Housing here is largely 1940s-50s small ranches and bungalows, and that shapes everything about a conversion: how the tub comes out, what's behind the wall, and how long we're in your house. We've done enough Inkster bathrooms to know what we're walking into, which is why we quote a fixed price instead of an hourly rate that grows once the wall is open.

ZIP codes we cover in Inkster: 48141

Three Options for Inkster Homeowners

Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Inkster.

Tub to Shower Conversion in Metro Detroit

Tub to Shower Conversion

From $6,995installed · financing available

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 in Metro Detroit

Bathtub Cutout & Step-Through Insert

From $1,550installed · financing available

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 in Metro Detroit

Walk-In Bathtub Installation

From $12,995installed · financing available

A full Ella's Bubbles walk-in bathtub with a sealing door, molded seat, grab bars and optional hydrotherapy jets.

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Pricing in Inkster

ServiceStarting priceTime on site
Bathtub cutout / step-through insert $1,550A few hours
Tub to shower conversion $6,995One day
Ella's Bubbles walk-in bathtub $12,995One 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 Inkster — 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 Inkster Install Works

  1. Photo or phone quote

    Most people never need an in-home visit. Send a wide shot of the bathroom and the alcove width.

  2. Written fixed price

    In writing, before anything is ordered. That number doesn't move unless you change the scope.

  3. One day on site

    Morning start, evening finish. You keep your bathroom the same night in most cases.

  4. 24 hours to cure

    Silicone needs a day to fully set, so we say shower in it tomorrow morning.

Get a Fixed Quote for Your Inkster Bathroom

Two ways to get priced: email a photo to bob@detroittubs.com, or fill in the form and we'll call you back within one business day. There's no in-home sales presentation either way — we're installers.

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.

We'll call you back within one business day. We never sell or share your information. Prefer to talk now? (586) 791-4800

Questions We Get From Inkster Homeowners

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.

Is financing available for Inkster 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.

What if my bathroom is really small?

Small bathrooms are most of what we work in. That's usually an argument for a conversion rather than against one — a tub occupies about 13 square feet of a room that might only have 40, and a shower in that same footprint makes the space genuinely bigger to move around in. For very tight rooms, a cutout is often the smarter call.

Can you handle a cast iron tub in Inkster?

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.

How soon can you get to my Inkster 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.

What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?

In Inkster'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.

Serving Inkster and All of Wayne County

Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.

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