Walk-In Showers & Walk-In Tubs in Pontiac, MI
Pontiac has real housing stock — solid, older homes with original bathrooms. A cutout keeps the character and fixes the access problem for a fraction of a remodel.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Pontiac jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
Bathtub Removal and Shower Conversion in Pontiac
Pontiac's older neighborhoods retain a high share of original cast iron tubs and period bathrooms, and cost-conscious tub cutouts are frequently the right call over a full conversion.
The housing stock: 1910s-1950s homes, many with original fixtures. That matters because the tub in a 1930s home and the tub in a 1990s home are different objects requiring different tools. One gets cut into pieces where it sits. The other lifts out in one go. Same finished result, very different day.
ZIP codes we cover in Pontiac: 48340, 48341, 48342
Three Options for Pontiac Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Pontiac.
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.
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| 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac Bathroom
The fastest route to a price: email one wide photo of your bathroom plus the width of the tub alcove to bob@detroittubs.com. We can usually quote Pontiac the same day without coming out at all.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 791-4800, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Pontiac: What People Ask Before They Book
How soon can you get to my Pontiac 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 Pontiac, or just advertise there?
We work in Pontiac 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 Auburn Hills, Waterford, Bloomfield Township & Hills, Lake Orion.
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.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Pontiac'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.
Is financing available for Pontiac 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.
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.
Serving Pontiac and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.