Valves, Drains & Outdoor Showers
Shower & Tub Plumbing in Longboat Key, FL
Drips, temperature swings, slow drains and hidden pan leaks fixed indoors, and salt-worn outdoor showers rebuilt so rinsing off after the beach works again.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- License CFC1431820
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- Veteran-Owned · Bonded & Insured
Bathrooms and beyond
Shower and tub plumbing in Longboat Key, inside and out
Most shower problems are valve problems. On the key, a lot of those valves are outdoors.
Our shower and tub plumbing in Longboat Key, FL covers the usual bathroom repairs: worn cartridges that drip, valves that swing from hot to cold, tub spouts that will not stop running and drains slowed by hair and soap. A failing valve body can also leak inside the wall, which you may only notice as loose tile or a stain on the other side.
Then there are outdoor showers, which are everywhere on the island. They take a constant beating from salt air, sun and sand. Valves seize, supply lines corrode and drains fill with sand. We rebuild and replace them with parts that are meant to live outside near the Gulf.
In condos, a leaking shower pan or tub drain can reach the unit below long before you see anything in your own bathroom. If a neighbor reports a ceiling stain under your bathroom, that is the first place we look.
Two kinds of shower
Indoor and outdoor shower problems we see
Indoor showers and tubs
- Worn cartridges causing drips and temperature swings
- Pan and drain leaks reaching the unit below
- Slow drains from hair and soap buildup
- Low pressure at one shower only
Outdoor showers
- Valves seized by salt and corrosion
- Exposed supply lines pitting and weeping
- Drains packed with beach sand
- Fixtures loosened from posts and walls
Our work
Shower and bathtub services we provide
Valve repair and replacement
Cartridges rebuilt or valves replaced, often through the trim opening instead of the tile.
Drain clearing
Slow tub and shower drains cleared, including sand-packed outdoor drains.
Leak tracing
Pan, valve and drain leaks located before any tile comes off. See hidden leak detection on the key.
Outdoor shower rebuilds
New valves, heads and supply lines in corrosion-resistant materials.
Remodel rough-in
Valves and drains set to code for tub-to-shower conversions and new tile.
When to call
Signs your shower or tub needs a plumber
- Water temperature jumps when someone uses another tap
- A spout or head keeps dripping after it is turned off
- Loose or cracked tile around the tub or shower
- A stain on the ceiling below the bathroom
- The drain stays slow after you clean the strainer
- An outdoor shower valve that is stiff, crusted or leaking at the base
From the blog
Helpful plumbing guides
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Longboat Key questions
Shower & Tub Plumbing in Longboat Key: common questions
Why does my outdoor shower keep leaking?
Salt air corrodes valve parts, connections and exposed supply lines, and sand gets into the valve and wears the seals. Repairing just the drip usually buys little time if the rest of the fixture is corroded. We check the valve, lines and connections together and rebuild with materials suited to life outdoors near the Gulf.
Can a shower valve be fixed without removing tile?
In many cases, yes. Most valves can be serviced or rebuilt through the trim opening, and if access is needed from behind, we look for a closet or adjoining wall first. We only open tile when there is no reasonable alternative, and we tell you before we do. More on our shower and bathtub plumbing service.
Why does my shower temperature jump when someone flushes?
The valve is not balancing pressure properly, usually because a pressure-balancing cartridge is worn or clogged with scale. Replacing the cartridge often fixes it. Older valves without that feature can be upgraded. It is worth fixing, since sudden hot water is a real scald risk for children and older guests.
Is a leaking shower pan in a condo urgent?
Yes, more than it looks. A pan or drain leak may not show in your bathroom at all while it soaks the floor assembly and the ceiling below. If a neighbor reports a stain under your bathroom, stop using that shower and call (941) 541-7473. We test the pan, drain and valve separately to find which one is leaking before recommending a repair.
Have another question? Browse our plumbing FAQ or call (941) 541-7473.
Shower or tub giving you trouble?
Call (941) 541-7473 and tell us what it is doing. We will give you a free phone estimate for the repair or upgrade.
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Redemption Plumbing Services · 2908 Florida Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM · Sat 8AM–12PM · 24/7 emergency