Wyandotte's older homes near the river often still have the tub they were built with. Removing a claw-foot or deep cast iron tub is a different job than pulling a fiberglass unit — and it's one we do constantly here.
ZIP codes we cover in Wyandotte: 48192
Wyandotte has one of the oldest continuously occupied housing stocks Downriver, and it's common to find original claw-foot or deep cast iron tubs still in service in homes near Biddle and the riverfront.
Housing here is largely 1910s-1940s Downriver homes, many with original fixtures, and that shapes everything about a conversion: how the tub comes out, what's behind the wall, and how long we're in your house. We've done enough Wyandotte bathrooms to know what we're walking into, which is why we quote a fixed price instead of an hourly rate that grows once the wall is open.
From $6,995
installed · financing available
Remove the old bathtub entirely and replace it with a low-threshold walk-in shower — new base, new waterproof walls, new fixtures.
Keep your existing tub. We cut a low step-through opening in the wall of it and finish the edges with a molded insert.
A full Ella's Bubbles walk-in bathtub with a sealing door, molded seat, grab bars and optional hydrotherapy jets.
Starting prices, installed. Your fixed quote depends on alcove size, existing tub material and the finishes you choose. Financing available with approved credit.
Practical detail people don't think about until the day: we need to get a tub out and a shower base in. In tighter Wyandotte streets and older homes with narrow doorways and turns at the top of the stairs, that's a real consideration.
We cut cast iron down in place rather than carrying it out whole, which solves most of it. But it's worth mentioning your layout when you call — a second-floor bathroom at the end of a tight hallway is a different quote than a main-floor one.
Photo or phone quote
Most people never need an in-home visit. Send a wide shot of the bathroom and the alcove width.
In writing, before anything is ordered. That number doesn't move unless you change the scope.
Morning start, evening finish. You keep your bathroom the same night in most cases.
Silicone needs a day to fully set, so we say shower in it tomorrow morning.
Two ways to get priced: email a photo to bob@detroittubs.com, or fill in the form and we'll call you back within one business day. There's no in-home sales presentation either way — we're installers.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 791-4800, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price. Most quotes take about five minutes.
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No. Every wall finish we install — printed acrylic, CNC-engraved acrylic, solid acrylic or tongue-and-groove vinyl tile — is grout-free, so there's nothing to scrub and nowhere for mildew to grow.
Yes. We've been doing tub-to-shower conversions, cutouts and walk-in tub installs across Wayne County — including Wyandotte — for 18 years. We quote Wyandotte jobs by phone or photo, usually without an in-home visit.
Yes, financing is available with approved credit for Wyandotte homeowners, across all three services — cutouts, full conversions and walk-in tubs.
Most Wyandotte jobs are quoted the same day by phone or photo, and installs typically finish in a single day once scheduled. Call (586) 791-4800 for current availability.
Permit requirements vary by municipality. Where Wyandotte requires a permit for this type of work, we handle pulling it as part of the job — it's included in your fixed price, not an add-on.
It depends on whether you still want to soak. A walk-in tub (from $12,995) makes sense if the hydro or air massage genuinely helps with arthritis, circulation or chronic pain. A walk-in shower conversion (from $6,995) is the better practical choice if you haven't taken an actual bath in years and just want to get in and out safely.
Call (586) 791-4800 for a fixed price — usually about five minutes on the phone.
