Bathtub to Walk-In Shower Conversion — Wayne, Michigan
In Wayne's older homes, the bathroom is small enough that the tub is the problem — not the fixture in it.
- Conversions from $6,995 · cutouts from $1,550
- Walk-in bathtubs from $12,995 installed
- Most Wayne jobs finished in one day
- 18 years working in Wayne County

What Wayne Homeowners Are Usually Dealing With
1940s-60s bungalows and ranches. The City of Wayne has a compact, older housing stock with small bathrooms where removing the tub is often the only realistic way to gain usable space.
Every neighborhood in Metro Detroit has its own version of this problem, and Wayne is specific enough that a contractor who mostly works elsewhere will misprice it. We've been in these bathrooms for 18 years.
ZIP codes we cover in Wayne: 48184
Three Options for Wayne Homeowners
Same pricing across every city we serve — no travel surcharge for Wayne.

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 Wayne
| 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.
One Bathroom, One Shot
A lot of Wayne County homes — particularly the bungalows and smaller post-war houses across Wayne — 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 Wayne 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 Wayne Bathroom
Call (586) 791-4800 and describe the bathroom — how old the house is, whether the tub thuds like cast iron when you tap it, and roughly how wide the alcove is. That's normally enough for a real number in about five minutes.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 791-4800, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Wayne — Common Questions
Can you handle a cast iron tub in Wayne?
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.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
In Wayne'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.
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.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Wayne?
Conversions in Wayne start at $6,995 installed. Bathtub cutouts start at $1,550 and walk-in bathtubs at $12,995. 1940s-60s bungalows and ranches — 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.
Is financing available for Wayne 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.
Serving Wayne and All of Wayne County
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.