Our Groveland Corners crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Oakland County within days.
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Changing how you wash up can totally flip the script on your morning routine. You deserve a space that feels big and gives you genuine ease every single day.
Perhaps you currently deal with a clunky, high-walled basin that makes you feel like you are climbing a mountain just to get clean. This old setup often causes unnecessary stress or even accidents when you are trying to relax.
Getting rid of that bulky porcelain box opens up so much floor space in your room. You gain a feeling of true luxury without needing a massive renovation budget to make it happen.
Because most people in Groveland Corners prefer modern layouts, this change adds real value to your home. You will appreciate the extra square footage once the heavy lifting is finished and the new glass is installed.
Basically, we start by carefully pulling out the old equipment and inspecting the plumbing lines behind your walls. This ensures everything stays dry and leak-free for many years to come.
Then, we prep the surface to make sure your new waterproof panels or custom tiles sit perfectly level. You get a solid foundation that prevents mold and keeps your bathroom looking sharp for ages.
| Feature | Your Immediate Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Entry Point | Safer entry and exit for everyone | |
| Modern Glass Doors | Makes the whole room feel bigger | |
| Non-slip Flooring | Prevents dangerous falls on wet tiles | |
| Custom Shelving | Keeps your soap and shampoo within reach |
Maybe you want a sleek, minimalist look with subway tiles and chrome fixtures. Or perhaps you prefer a stone-inspired aesthetic that brings a bit of the outside world into your private quarters.
Whatever you decide, we focus on high-quality materials that handle moisture well. This lets you enjoy your morning rinse without worrying about water damage or constant upkeep chores.
Since our area has a population of 5,476 residents, you probably understand the value of a house that works for you. You want something that reflects your own taste while serving your physical needs perfectly.
Whether you live near the local ZIP codes or further out, we bring our tools right to your front door. You save time and energy because we handle all the heavy hauling and debris disposal.
Investing in a walk-in unit is usually cheaper than a full bathroom overhaul. You get a refreshed look that feels like a total redesign but costs significantly less money.
Because we provide a free estimate, you know exactly what you are paying before any work starts. This transparent approach helps you manage your household budget without any weird surprises popping up later on.
Slipping while trying to step over a high wall is a major concern for many homeowners. By replacing the barrier with a flat threshold, you make your bathroom much safer for you and your guests.
Adding grab bars or a built-in seat provides even more support whenever you need it. This gives you peace of mind knowing your home stays accessible as the years go by.
Often, an old basin hides water leaks that rot your subfloor over long periods. You might not see the damage until it becomes a really expensive problem to fix properly.
Replacing that old unit now protects your property investment from future headaches. You fix the underlying issue while also getting a much more useful and pretty space.
Maybe you like bright lighting or perhaps you need extra wide doors for better access. We talk through your specific desires to make sure the final result matches your vision.
Because we customize everything on site, you get a perfect fit for your specific wall angles. This level of detail makes your house feel unique compared to those standard factory-made kits.
First, we protect your floors and existing vanity to keep everything else in perfect condition. Then, we meticulously remove the old tub and clear away the old grout and hardware.
Finally, we install your new waterproof system and seal all the joints with high-grade silicone. You can usually start using your new setup almost as soon as we pack our tools away.
You have lived with that cramped basin long enough, and it is time for a change. You can reach out to us whenever you are ready to explore your options for a better floor plan.
Requesting a free estimate is the best way to see what is possible in your specific room. You do not have to commit to anything until you feel totally confident in the plan.
Working with a team that knows our specific region ensures that your project stays on track and meets local standards. You benefit from our experience in navigating the common quirks of homes in this part of Michigan.
We take pride in our craft and want you to be proud of your home too. You get a clean job site and a finished product that looks better than you imagined.
Turning your old bathroom into a spacious walk-in area creates a sense of true tranquility. You will find that your daily start feels less like a chore and more like a nice break.
Because we prioritize high-quality installation, your unit will stay in great shape for a long time. You avoid the trouble of constant repairs and enjoy a reliable setup every single morning.
Now is the perfect moment to think about how you want your house to feel. You can stop dreaming about a better bathroom and start making it a reality with our help.
We are just a message away from providing you with a clear, honest assessment of your space. You can get that free quote today and start planning for your brand new setup.
Think about all the ways a more open bathroom will make your house more enjoyable. You gain space, safety, and a look that brings a sense of deep satisfaction.
Because we focus on doing things the right way, you can trust that your investment is in good hands. Your home deserves an upgrade that reflects who you are and what you need.
Count the baths your household actually ran last year. In most homes we visit, the honest number is somewhere between zero and three, and yet every single morning somebody swings a leg over fifteen inches of porcelain rim to stand up and shower inside a fixture built for lying down. The tub charges rent daily and works a few evenings a year.
Nothing dramatic follows from that. Nobody is in danger because a bathtub exists, and if long soaks are part of your week, keep the tub and enjoy it with our blessing. The case for the conversion is plainer: when the tub has become a shower tray with high sides, you are paying, in caution and in cleaning, for a feature you retired years ago.
The swap itself is smaller than most people picture. The supply lines, the drain and the alcove walls are already exactly where a shower wants them, which is why this is a job measured in days. We are not building a new bathroom; we are letting the one you have stop pretending it still gives baths.
The same alcove, photographed the way the week actually unfolds. Weather never delays this one; it all happens indoors.
Floors along the hallway get covered, the water goes off for a few hours, and the bathtub is cut free and carried out, tile flange and all. With the alcove stripped, the plumber moves the drain to where the new pan wants it and sets the new valve at shower height. By supper the room is bare, clean and ready.
The base arrives first: an acrylic pan set dead level on a mortar bed, or a sloped, waterproofed floor when the plan says curbless. Then the walls close in, either grout-free panels bonded in a single afternoon or backer board ready for tile. Everything from here on is watertight before it is pretty.
The glass panel or door is drilled, hung and plumbed straight, the trim goes on, and the silicone lines are drawn last. Silicone wants a day to cure, so the first shower usually happens the following morning, which is exactly how we schedule the walkthrough.
Both are real showers in the same alcove. The difference is the entry, and what has to happen under it.
| What you weigh | Low curb | Curbless |
|---|---|---|
| What stands at the entry | A tidy threshold about 3 to 4 inches tall | Nothing. The bathroom floor rolls straight into the shower |
| Cost, installed | The friendlier bracket, most jobs land here | Roughly a third to a half more, the floor is rebuilt |
| What the crew rebuilds | The alcove only; the bathroom floor stays shut | Part of the bathroom floor, sloped and waterproofed |
| Water containment | The curb and glass do the holding | The slope and a linear drain do the holding |
| Suits best | Straight swaps on a budget and upstairs bathrooms | Wheels, walkers, and anyone planning to stay put for decades |
Undecided is a fine answer on the form. The site visit settles it with a tape measure, not a sales pitch.
Removal
Cut free, hauled out and off to recycling, with floors and doorways shielded on the way. The loudest hour of the conversion, and it wraps before most jobs have begun.
Plumbing
Tub drains sit at one end; showers drain where the pan says. We move what needs moving and swap the old valve for a pressure-balanced one.
The base
A level acrylic pan for most swaps, a mortar-built sloped floor for curbless plans. Either way it is tested with water before anything covers it.
The walls
Grout-free panels go up in an afternoon and wipe clean forever. Tile takes longer, costs more, and looks like whatever you can imagine.
The glass
A fixed panel keeps things open and easy to clean; a hinged door closes the warmth in. Both are tempered, both are set dead straight.
The finish
Shelving, the hand shower, clean caulk lines and a walkthrough. We leave the cure time in writing so the first shower is not a gamble.
| The job | Usual range | Inside the number |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tub-to-shower conversion | $3,100 - $5,600 | Tub out, low curb pan, wall panels, new valve, glass panel. |
| Curbless conversion | $4,900 - $8,800 | The floor is rebuilt flush and sloped to a linear drain. |
| Glass: fixed panel or hinged door | $450 - $1,400 | A single panel sits at the low end, a framed door at the top. |
| Walls: PVC panels or tile | $1,100 - $3,900 | Panels finish in a day; tile adds days and takes any look you want. |
| Tear-out only | $450 - $950 | The tub gone and the alcove left clean for another trade. |
| Small job minimum | around $2,400 | Even the simplest swap books a licensed plumber and a full crew. |
Wall condition, drain position and the glass you choose move every line. The visit pins the figure down, and the figure then holds.
A bathtub drains at one end through its own trap; most showers want the drain nearer the middle, or along one edge when the plan is curbless. Sometimes the existing trap is close enough to reuse and sometimes it has to travel a foot or two, which means opening a strip of floor. We can usually tell which from the basement or the crawl space during the visit, and the paperwork you sign already names which one you are getting.
Houses older than the seventies like to add a surprise: galvanized supply lines rusted nearly shut, a cast iron trap that crumbles at a touch, or framing that got damp decades ago and kept it quiet. None of it is rare and none of it is ruinous, but it is your call, not ours. When something like that turns up, work pauses, you get photographs and a price for the fix, and nothing is billed until you have said yes to it. A conversion should never be the job where the invoice writes itself.
QIs losing the only bathtub a resale mistake?
AAgents around Groveland Corners repeat one rule: a family house shows better with a tub somewhere in it. If this is your only tub and small children are in your plans, we put that on the table during the visit and you decide with open eyes. If another bathroom keeps its tub, or the buyers you expect are shower people, the argument evaporates.
QHow long do we go without washing?
AThe toilet and sink stay usable every evening, and the water is only off for stretches on day one. The shower itself is ready once the silicone cures, so figure on missing roughly three days of showers at home. Plenty of clients time the job before a weekend away.
QDoes all the old tile come off the walls?
AOn the alcove walls, yes, because the new waterproofing needs to start from the studs, not from forty-year-old grout. Tile outside the alcove stays put, and we cut a clean line where the two meet.
QCan the new shower use the tub drain?
AThe pipe itself is nearly always reusable; the position is the question. A low curb pan can often sit its drain within reach of the old trap. Curbless floors want a relocated or linear drain, and that difference is priced before demo, never discovered after.
QDo we need a permit for the swap?
AA like-for-like fixture swap usually rides on a simple plumbing permit, and moving the drain can add an inspection. We file whatever your jurisdiction wants and fold the cost into the written price.
QWhat if there is rot behind the tub?
AIt happens, mostly around the old tile flange. You get photographs the hour we find it, a firm price for the repair, and the choice to proceed or pause. The framing fix is usually a morning, not a remodel.
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One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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