Walk-In Showers & Walk-In Tubs in Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak bungalow bathrooms are small, tiled, and upstairs. Getting a cast iron tub down a 1920s staircase is the part homeowners don't anticipate.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Royal Oak jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Oakland County
Why Royal Oak Homes Convert the Way They Do
Royal Oak's pre-war bungalows have small, tiled second-floor baths with original cast iron — tight quarters that require careful removal, and where the resulting walk-in shower transforms the room.
1920s-40s bungalows and Tudors. When we price a job in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak: 48067, 48073
Three Options for Royal Oak Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Royal Oak.
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.
Finish Standards in Royal Oak
Homeowners in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak Install Works
We measure
Alcove width, doorway clearance, tub material. Ten minutes, and it's what makes the quote accurate.
You pick the finish
Wall panel or tile, bench or no bench, glass or curtain. Fixed price either way.
Install day
Floors covered before anything moves. Tub out, base in, walls up, fixtures on.
Walkthrough
We run the water with you, show you everything, and answer questions before we leave.
Get a Fixed Quote for Your Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak 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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Royal Oak: What People Ask Before They Book
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Royal Oak'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.
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'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 Royal Oak 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 charge for the quote?
No. Quotes are free, there's no obligation, and there's no three-hour in-home sales presentation — we're installers, not a sales operation. Email a photo of the bathroom and the alcove width and we can usually price it without visiting at all.
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.
Serving Royal Oak and All of Oakland County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.