Toilet Repair & Installation
Cure a running, leaking or clogged toilet, or arrange a new toilet or bidet seat.
Fixtures and appliances
Shower and Bathtub Installation in Peoria
Swapping a shower or tub is more involved than it appears, since the valve, the drain and the wall behind them must all be correct. Good plumbing is what keeps moisture out of the wall.
Tell the dispatcher whether it is a leak or a planned replacement.
Reasons to replace
- A leaking valve or drainWater at the ceiling below or the wall behind the tub.
- A worn or cracked surfaceThe shell is damaged or the tile has failed.
- An accessibility needA walk-in shower replaces a tub that is hard to step into.
Valve and drain first
The valve controls the temperature and the flow, and the drain carries water away. Both sit behind the wall or under the floor, and a failure there is hard to see. A leaking valve can soak a wall before any stain shows.
When a shower is being replaced, the plumber should check the valve, replace it if it is worn and test the drain for leaks before the new unit is set.
Tub to shower conversions
Many homeowners replace a tub with a walk-in shower. The existing drain often sits in the right place, but the pan, the slope and the waterproofing change. A shower base must slope to the drain, and the walls need a waterproof layer.
With the wall open, a plumber can set valve heights, the rough-in and the backing for grab bars.
Cost
What shapes the price of a shower or tub job
Bathroom work is priced by scope. These factors matter most.
Get the quote in writing, and ask what is included in demolition, disposal and finish work.
In Peoria
Slab drains and bathroom layouts
Many Peoria bathrooms sit over a concrete slab, so a tub drain may need the concrete opened to move or repair it. That changes the cost and the schedule, so ask about it before the work is quoted.
Households with older members often choose a low-threshold shower, and the same visit can add a comfort-height toilet. See toilet repair and installation for the fixture side.
Surrounds, pans and waterproofing
A prefabricated surround is quicker to install and has fewer seams. A tiled shower can be customized but depends on the waterproofing beneath the tile. A failed membrane lets water into the wall and floor.
Before the surface goes on, the plumber should test the pan by filling it with water and letting it stand. A pan that holds water for a time is ready for the next trade.
What the project involves
Work usually starts with removing the old unit, repairing the framing if needed, replacing the valve and drain, then setting the new base or tub. Wall finishes, caulk and fixtures complete the job.
Ask who handles each trade, how long the shower will be out of service and whether a permit is included. A bathroom you cannot use for days is easier to plan for than to improvise.
Preparing the bathroom before work starts
Clear the room of rugs, mats and cabinets, and decide where the household will wash during the job. Ask the contractor how long the water will be off and whether the toilet stays usable.
Pick the fixtures before the crew arrives. A valve, drain or tub that is backordered can stall the schedule, and the rough-in has to match the final trim. Keep the product documents in a folder so the installer can check clearances.
Tell the person on the phone if anyone in the home has trouble stepping over a tub wall. That detail can change the layout, the valve height and the type of base.
Valves, wiring and licensing
Shower valves that control temperature carry anti-scald ratings, and bathroom fixtures should be installed to the locally adopted plumbing code. Look up the contractor at roc.az.gov, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors site, before demolition begins.
Bathroom plumbing nearby
Faucet & Sink Repair
Drips, thin flow, stiff handles and leaking hose bibs, fixed at the fixture.
Leak Detection
Track down hidden water loss using listening gear and thermal imaging, so only a small patch gets opened.
Common questions
Shower and tub questions
Often yes. The drain position and the framing decide how much work is involved.
A straightforward replacement runs a day or two, and a tiled shower with waterproofing runs longer.
Often. Ask the contractor who pulls it.
Someone picks up all night. For a leak that is active now, shut the valve supplying the shower or the main valve and then phone. Planned replacements happen in daytime.
It depends on the fixture, the valve and the wall work. Ask for a written quote that lists what is included.
It can be either. A leaking valve or pipe behind the wall may be fixed in place. Describe the leak on the call.
Planning a shower or tub project?
Call and describe the bathroom. The person who answers will hand you to a contractor who handles bath plumbing.