Lake Orion, MI Bathtub Removal & Shower Conversion
On the lake you get cottage dimensions; off the lake you get subdivision garden tubs. Both convert, but not the same way.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Lake Orion jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
Getting a Tub Out of a Lake Orion Home
Lake cottages plus 1990s-2010s subdivisions. Lake Orion's converted cottages have irregular bathroom dimensions, while the surrounding township subdivisions have standard master-bath garden tubs ready to convert.
People are often surprised that removal is the hard part rather than the installation. Anyone can glue up a wall panel. Getting a 350-pound cast iron tub out of a bathroom without wrecking the doorframe, the stair treads or the floor is the part that takes 18 years to learn.
ZIP codes we cover in Lake Orion: 48359, 48360, 48362
Three Options for Lake Orion Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Lake Orion.
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 Lake Orion
| 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 Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion 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.
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.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Lake Orion?
Conversions in Lake Orion start at $6,995 installed. Bathtub cutouts start at $1,550 and walk-in bathtubs at $12,995. Lake cottages plus 1990s-2010s 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.
Can you make it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We install fully barrier-free roll-in bases with zero threshold in 60″×30″, 60″×32″ and 60″×36″, plus L-shape transfer walk-in tubs that open the entire end of the tub for a seated transfer. Tell us the situation on the phone and we'll spec it properly rather than selling you a standard unit.
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 soon can you get to my Lake Orion 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.
Serving Lake Orion and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.