Novi Tub to Shower Conversions, Cutouts & Walk-In Tubs
Novi's housing is new enough that removals are fast and clean. The work is mostly in the finish, not the demolition.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Novi jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
Why Novi Homes Convert the Way They Do
Novi's newer construction means acrylic garden tubs and fiberglass guest-bath units — both quick removals that keep most Novi conversions to a single day.
1990s-2010s subdivisions. When we price a job in Novi, 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 Novi: 48374, 48375, 48377
Three Options for Novi Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Novi.
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 Novi
| 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 Novi, 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 Novi Install Works
Photo or phone quote
Most people never need an in-home visit. Send a wide shot of the bathroom and the alcove width.
Written fixed price
In writing, before anything is ordered. That number doesn't move unless you change the scope.
One day on site
Morning start, evening finish. You keep your bathroom the same night in most cases.
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 Novi 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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Frequently Asked — Novi, MI
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.
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.
How long will the job take in my Novi home?
Most conversions and cutouts in Novi 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'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.
Will you have to tear out my whole bathroom?
No. We work inside the footprint your bathtub already occupies, so the floor, vanity and toilet stay exactly where they are. That's what keeps a conversion at a fraction of a full remodel and finishes it in a day instead of a week.
Do I need a permit for this in Novi?
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 Novi 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 Novi and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.