Signs your bathtub or shower needs work
A shower problem is usually the valve behind the wall rather than the trim in front of it. If the tub is holding water instead, that is a clogged bathtub drain.
- Water temperature that swings when a toilet flushes
- A shower that will not get hot, or will not shut off
- A diverter that leaves the tub spout running
- Staining on the ceiling below the bathroom
- A tub that has cracked or gone soft underfoot
- A drain or overflow that leaks into the floor
Bathtub and shower work we take on
Everything on the plumbing side, from the valve in the wall to the drain under the floor. If you are deciding between the two, see walk-in shower or keep the tub.
Walk-in shower installation
We set the pan, run the drain, and fit the valve and the trim. Tile, glass, and surround finishing is not our trade, so you would have that done separately and we work to that schedule.
Traditional tub installation and replacement
Old tub out, new tub set, and plumbed, drain, and overflow fitted and tested before anything gets closed up.
Mixing valve and trim replacement
A pressure balancing or thermostatic valve stops the scald when someone flushes, and it is code on new work. A shower or tub valve runs $500 to $1,200, because the wall has to come open to reach it.
Tub and shower drain repairs
Drains, overflows, and traps that leak into the room below, plus the slow ones that are a blockage rather than a fault. See clogged bathtub drain.
Why the Shore calls us for bathtub and shower work
From large commercial projects to a dripping faucet, the work gets the same treatment: diagnosed correctly, repaired carefully, guaranteed in writing.
Stocked for the Shore
There is no supply house around the corner out here, so we carry more inventory in the shop and on the trucks than most companies our size carry anywhere.
Who actually shows up
A Shoresteady Plumbing technician who has been background checked and drug tested. We provide clear estimates before work begins.
No surprise on the invoice
You approve a written estimate before work begins. If the job needs something we did not see, we stop and talk to you first. Financing through Acorn Finance is available.
Guaranteed in writing
2-year workmanship
Our guarantee on the labor, on every job we do.
Manufacturer warranty
Passed through to you in full on everything we install.
100% satisfaction
If it is not right, we come back and make it right.
Questions We Get Asked About Bathtub And Shower Installation
What people ask before a tub or shower job starts.
How much does a shower or tub valve cost to replace?
$500 to $1,200, because the wall has to come open to reach it. That is the top of the fixture range for exactly that reason. Full ranges are in our toilet and fixture cost guide.
Do you do the tile and the shower surround too?
We do the plumbing side: the tub or the shower pan, the drain, the valve and the trim. Tile, glass, and surround finishing is a separate trade, and we schedule our work around whoever is doing it.
How long does a bathtub replacement take?
The plumbing side of a straightforward tub swap is usually a day. If tile or a surround is being redone, our work happens in two visits around that.
Why does the shower go hot when someone flushes a toilet?
The flush pulls cold water out of the line, so the mix at the shower swings hot. A pressure balancing or thermostatic valve evens it out, and it is what we fit as standard.
Can you fix a tub that drains slowly?
Yes. Most slow tubs are hair and soap in the trap or the branch line rather than a fault with the tub, which makes it a clogged bathtub drain.
Choose the fixture you need
- Toilets: Repair, replacement, and installation
- Sinks: Kitchen, bathroom, and commercial sinks
- Bathtubs and showers: Walk-in showers and traditional tubs
- Faucets and fixtures: Faucets, shutoff valves, and hose bibs
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Call (757) 824-9862