Our Rollin crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lenawee County within days.
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You might be tired of climbing over that massive porcelain wall every single morning just to get clean. This simple change turns your old room into a place of true relaxation and ease of use.
Most folks in Rollin, Michigan, realize that a clunky basin takes up way too much precious square footage. Replacing that heavy unit with a sleek, walk-in system gives you more room to breathe and move around.
Instead of fighting with a slippery ledge, you gain a level entry that keeps you steady on your feet. This upgrade makes your daily routine much safer and adds a touch of high-end style to your home.
Beyond the safety perks, you get a much cleaner look that opens up the entire room. Large, open spaces feel bigger and better, which is exactly what you want when renovating your house.
When you decide to remove that old-fashioned basin, you unlock hidden potential in your floor plan. This lets you install custom shelving or built-in benches that provide massive amounts of utility.
Having a dedicated space for your soaps and shampoos means you never drop bottles on your toes again. You also save a ton of time on cleaning because glass walls are way faster to wipe down than a tub.
Think about how much easier it is to scrub a flat surface compared to corners covered in soap scum. You deserve a bathroom that works for you rather than one that feels like a giant chore.
Upgrading your fixtures is one of the smartest ways to boost your overall home value. Potential buyers love seeing modern, accessible designs that look like they belong in a fancy catalog.
Since our local area is home to around 3,176 people, staying ahead of trends matters quite a bit. You want your house to stand out for all the right reasons whenever you decide to move.
Investing in your bathroom shows that you care about the quality of your living environment. This smart decision pays off in both daily enjoyment and future resale potential for your family.
Getting rid of a heavy tub sounds like a huge mess, but it does not have to be that way. Our team handles everything from the initial demolition to the final polish of your new glass enclosure.
You can relax while we manage the heavy lifting and the plumbing tweaks behind the walls. We take pride in leaving your space cleaner than we found it, so you never worry about dust.
The whole job moves faster than you might think when you have the right tools. You will be stepping into your brand new, spacious wash area before you even know what hit you.
Perhaps you are worried about where all the water goes once that high wall is gone. We install high-capacity drainage systems that keep your floors completely dry and safe during every single shower.
You might wonder if you have enough room for such a big change in your specific layout. Most bathrooms in this zip code area work perfectly for these custom transformations because of clever design tricks.
We provide a free estimate so you know exactly what is happening from start to finish. There are no hidden costs or weird surprises when you work with us on your home project.
| Feature | Your Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low barrier entry | Total safety for everyone | |
| Frameless glass | Massive feeling of openness | |
| Non-slip flooring | Better balance and stability | |
| Custom shelving | Everything is within reach |
You get to pick from a huge variety of tiles, fixtures, and finishes to suit your personal vibe. Whether you want a natural stone look or something bright and white, we make it happen.
Using high-quality materials ensures your new setup lasts for many, many years to come. You will not have to worry about leaks or cracked grout because we use the best sealant techniques.
Think about how nice it feels to stand on a floor that is perfectly tiled and warm. This level of comfort makes every single morning start on a much better note for you.
Picking out the shower head is probably the most fun part of the whole design journey. You can go for a massive rainfall setup or a handheld unit for better control while cleaning.
The right faucet choice can save you water while still delivering a powerful, refreshing stream. You deserve a setup that feels like a spa while being gentle on your monthly utility bills.
Remember that everything you pick should serve a purpose in your daily life. We help you choose items that look great and stand up to heavy daily use without breaking down.
You cannot skip the foundation, which is why we spend extra time on the water barrier. A good seal keeps your home safe from moisture damage that could hide in the walls.
This hidden layer of protection is what gives you peace of mind for the long haul. You never want to deal with mold or rot, so we make sure it is done right.
Our process uses the best materials to ensure your walls stay dry forever. You focus on picking your colors while we handle the boring, technical stuff behind the scenes.
You should not have to settle for a tub that you never use anymore. Getting rid of that barrier changes everything about how you feel when you wake up.
Contacting us for a free estimate is the best way to see what is possible. You do not have to pay anything to learn about your options and your potential costs.
Now is the perfect time to give your house the upgrade that it truly deserves. We are ready to help you plan your ideal space and answer all your questions today.
Being based right here in the area means we understand exactly what your home needs. We know the local styles and the common building layouts better than any big national company.
You get personalized attention because we are neighbors looking out for other neighbors in this community. We care about your project because we want you to be thrilled with the final result.
Feel free to ask us anything during the site visit to our home base. We want you to feel confident and excited before we ever pick up a single tool.
Do not wait for that old tub to cause a leak or a slip to take action. You can start your renovation project by reaching out for that zero-cost estimate right now.
The sooner you call, the sooner you can enjoy the spacious, open, and safe wash area you need. Your future self will thank you for making the smart move to modernize your bathroom today.
Every day you delay is another day you spend stepping over that big, annoying porcelain wall. Break free from the old way of doing things and embrace a better way to shower.
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 Rollin 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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