Valves, Drains & Conversions
Shower & Bathtub Plumbing in Lakeland, FL
Drips, sudden temperature changes, weak spray and slow drains traced to the valve, the supply or the line under the floor, then fixed.
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Behind the tile
Shower and tub plumbing in Lakeland, FL starts with the valve
Most shower complaints come from one part hidden in the wall: the mixing valve cartridge.
Good shower and tub plumbing in Lakeland, FL has to account for hard water. Minerals scale up the valve cartridge until it no longer balances hot and cold properly, which shows up as a drip after the handle is off, a stiff handle, or a scalding or freezing surprise when someone runs water elsewhere. Swapping the cartridge often fixes all three, at a fraction of the cost of opening the wall.
The drain is the other common issue. On Lakeland's many slab homes, tub and shower drains run under the concrete, so a slow drain that returns after every cleaning can point to a problem below the floor. We can run a camera to see whether it is hair and soap in the trap or something deeper.
Older bathrooms near Lake Mirror and in Dixieland sometimes still have original two- or three-handle valves. Parts can be hard to find, and that is often the point where a valve replacement makes more sense than another repair.
Watch for these
Signs your shower or tub plumbing needs a plumber
- Water temperature jumps when a toilet is flushed or a tap is opened
- The shower head or tub spout keeps dripping after it is turned off
- Weak spray at the shower while other fixtures are fine
- A stain on the ceiling below an upstairs bathroom
- Loose tiles or soft grout around the tub or shower floor
- A drain that stays slow no matter how often you clean it
Our services
Shower and bathtub work we handle
Valve cartridge replacement
Worn or scaled cartridges replaced to stop drips and steady the temperature.
Full valve replacement
Pressure-balancing or thermostatic valves installed when the old body is past saving.
Tub-to-shower conversions
Drain moved and valve repositioned for a walk-in shower, roughed in to code before tile goes up.
Slow drains and overflows
Clogs cleared and leaking overflow gaskets or drain shoes replaced.
Hidden leak checks
Pan, valve and drain leaks found before you tear out tile. Our leak detection work in Lakeland covers the tools.
How it works
Our shower and tub repair visit
Describe the symptom
Drip, temperature swing, slow drain or leak each points somewhere different, so we plan before arriving.
Identify the valve
We find the brand and valve type and check whether parts are available.
Price the options
You approve a written, upfront price for a repair or replacement.
Test and clean up
We run hot and cold, check for leaks and leave the bathroom as we found it.
From the blog
Helpful plumbing guides
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Lakeland questions
Shower & Bathtub Plumbing in Lakeland: common questions
Why does my shower turn hot or cold when someone flushes?
When a toilet fills, it pulls cold water away from the shower. A working pressure-balancing valve compensates for that. If the cartridge is scaled or worn, or the valve is an older type without balancing, the temperature swings. A new cartridge or a modern pressure-balancing valve usually solves it.
Can you convert our bathtub into a walk-in shower?
Usually, yes. The drain often needs to move to suit a shower base, and the valve is typically raised and repositioned. On a slab home that may involve opening a small area of concrete. We rough in the drain and valve to code so your tile installer works over plumbing you can trust.
My tub drain is slow even after I clean the stopper. Why?
The clog may be deeper than the trap, or the line under the slab may be narrowed by scale or damaged. Hair and soap scum are common, but if the slow drain keeps returning, we can camera the line. For drains around the house, see our drain cleaning service.
Is a dripping tub spout worth fixing right away?
Yes. Beyond the wasted water, a constant drip usually means the valve cartridge is wearing, and it tends to get worse. Replacing the cartridge early is a simple job. For other dripping fixtures, our faucet repair team in Lakeland can help.
Have another question? Browse our plumbing FAQ or call (941) 541-7473.
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