Bathroom remodeler in Rochester Hills, MI

Tub-to-shower conversions are the most requested service in Rochester Hills, both in the older 1970s and 1980s subdivisions where original tubs have worn out and in the newer executive homes where large soaking tubs go unused. Vanity replacement and bathroom lighting upgrades are close behind, particularly in homes from the early 2000s where builder-grade fixtures are now dated. Bath flooring replacement and wainscoting matching shower finishes are common additions that complete the project.

Yes. Oakland County municipalities including Rochester Hills follow the Michigan Plumbing Code, which requires a plumbing permit when a project installs, alters, or replaces plumbing fixtures in a way that changes drain or valve connections. A tub-to-shower conversion typically qualifies because the drain location and valve body change. The permit requires a rough-in inspection before walls close and a final inspection after the project is complete.

Yes, and it is one of the most common requests in Rochester Hills executive homes built in the 1990s and 2000s. The soaking tub footprint is typically large enough to accommodate a well-sized walk-in shower. The project involves removing the tub, capping or relocating the tub drain, installing a new shower drain at the correct slope, and building a waterproofed surround with the appropriate backer material. A plumbing permit is required for the drain and valve work.

Homes from the 1970s and 1980s in subdivisions like Christian Hills and Fairview Farms often have plywood subfloors that need to be checked for moisture damage before new tile or bath flooring goes down. Original plumbing in these homes may use older pipe materials that should be assessed during the project. Newer homes from the 2000s in areas like Butler Ridge typically have better subfloor conditions but may have large master baths with layouts that need to be reconfigured to work as walk-in showers.