Our Southfield crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Oakland County within days.
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Tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge just to take a quick rinse?
Our professional team specializes in transforming your old, unused tub into a modern, walk-in stall.
This smart upgrade instantly makes your daily routine faster, safer, and much more enjoyable.
Let us face the truth here because those giant, dusty basins take up way too much precious square footage in a standard layout.
By swapping that bulky basin for a sleek walk-in enclosure, you suddenly open up the entire room.
This modification creates a spacious oasis where you can actually stretch your arms without hitting cold tile.
Besides the extra elbow room, cleaning becomes a absolute breeze when you make the switch.
Old porcelain basins love to collect soap scum and nasty mildew in those hard-to-reach corners.
Our modern acrylic walls resist grime build-up, which means you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing on your hands and knees.
Safety is another huge deal that many folks do not think about until an accident happens.
Stepping over a steep wet barrier is basically a balancing act that nobody needs in the morning.
Lowering that entry threshold protects your joints and gives everyone in the household peace of mind.
When you decide to modernize your washing area, the value of your entire property gets a nice little bump.
Most busy people nowadays do not have the time for a long soak and prefer a quick, refreshing spray anyway.
Which means your upgraded space will look highly attractive to future buyers who appreciate modern efficiency.
To help you compare the two setups, we put together a simple breakdown of how they stack up.
This quick guide highlights the everyday differences you will notice right away after the transformation.
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High step-over (15-20 inches) | Ultra-low threshold (3-5 inches) |
| Floor Space Usage | Cramped and bulky | Open and airy feeling |
| Maintenance Needs | Heavy scrubbing required | Simple wipe-down surface |
Every single homeowner we work with says they wish they had done this sooner.
Imagine stepping into a bright, open area every morning without any fuss or clunky glass doors rattling.
That is the kind of daily satisfaction we want to deliver to your doorstep.
Now comes the fun part because you get to choose exactly how your new setup looks and functions.
From gorgeous stone-look patterns to built-in seating, the design choices are virtually endless.
You can even add handy corner caddies to keep your shampoos organized and off the floor.
Adding sturdy grab bars does not mean your bathroom has to look like a sterile hospital ward.
Modern fixtures come in beautiful matte black, brushed nickel, and warm bronze finishes to match your style.
These sleek accessories keep you steady on your feet while looking incredibly sharp.
Slip-resistant textured floors come standard on these low-profile pans to prevent any scary slips.
This feature is especially wonderful for older family members or anyone recovering from a pesky sports injury.
You get to enjoy a worry-free wash every single time.
Upgrading your plumbing allows you to install those luxurious rain showerheads you see in fancy hotels.
You can also opt for a versatile handheld wand that makes washing pets or cleaning the walls super simple.
This simple addition gives you total control over your water flow.
On top of that, we use high-quality valves that prevent sudden temperature drops when someone flushes the toilet.
No more freezing cold shocks or scalding hot surprises while you are trying to rinse your hair.
Just pure, consistent warmth tailored to your exact preference.
Many folks worry that remodeling will turn their home into a chaotic, dusty construction zone for weeks.
Actually, our experienced crew has this down to a science, often finishing the main installation in just a couple of days.
We protect your floors with drop cloths and clean up every speck of debris before we pack up.
First, we carefully extract the old heavy cast iron or steel tub without damaging the surrounding drywall.
Then we inspect the hidden plumbing underneath to ensure there are no sneaky leaks or rotted wood.
This thorough check prevents costly headaches down the road and guarantees a solid foundation.
Next, we install the new leak-proof pan and seal the walls with premium waterproof materials.
Our precise fitting techniques keep the moisture where it belongs, saving your home from hidden mold issues.
You get a beautiful, durable result that stands the test of time.
Living in Oakland County, we experience some pretty chilly winters that make a drafty bathroom feel miserable.
Our thick, insulated wall surrounds help retain heat, keeping your washing area cozy even when the Michigan wind is howling.
This thermal barrier makes your morning routine feel much warmer and cozy.
We love serving the vibrant community of Southfield, which boasts a diverse population of 73,392 residents.
With a median household income of $54,428, we understand that local families want high-quality home improvements that fit their budget.
That is why we offer cost-effective solutions that deliver maximum value without cutting corners.
Whether you reside in ZIP codes like 48033, 48034, 48037, or 48075, we are just a short drive away.
We know the local building codes inside and out, so you never have to worry about permit hassles or inspection delays.
Our team handles all the red tape so you can focus on picking out your beautiful new tiles.
Just last month, we helped an active couple who were tired of their cramped guest bathroom setup.
They had a dated blue tub that nobody used, which made the small room feel like a dark cave.
After we swapped it out for a bright white walk-in stall with a clear glass door, the space looked twice as large.
Another homeowner wanted to make sure her elderly father could remain independent in his own home.
We installed a comfortable built-in bench and dual grab bars in his new washing space.
He was absolutely thrilled with how easy it was to use, and his daughter finally stopped worrying about his safety.
These stories are the reason we love doing what we do every single day.
Providing practical solutions that genuinely improve your quality of life is incredibly rewarding for our crew.
We treat every home we enter with the exact same respect we would show to our own families.
Are you ready to stop dreaming about a gorgeous, modern washing space and actually make it happen?
Do not let another day go by struggling with an outdated, high-walled tub that does not serve your needs.
Taking the first step toward your home upgrade is much easier than you might think.
Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and evaluate your current layout at absolutely no cost to you.
We will chat about your vision, show you some stunning material samples, and measure your space to ensure a perfect fit.
This personalized visit ensures you get an accurate plan tailored specifically to your budget.
Contact us today to request your completely free quote and start planning your ultimate bathroom transformation.
We will answer all your questions and help you design a space that brings joy to your daily routine.
Let us build something amazing together!
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 Southfield 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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