Bathroom plumbing repairs & installations
Shower or tub leak
Could be the fixture, drain assembly, or supply connections. See leak detection and repair.
Slow bathroom drain
Often hair, soap residue, or mineral buildup from moderately hard water in the trap or branch line.
Poor temperature control
Usually a worn mixing valve rather than the water heater — a scald-risk issue worth addressing.
Shower & tub leak locations
Lavatory
Usually easier to spot since plumbing is more exposed under the cabinet.
Tub drain
Often first noticed as a ceiling stain below the bathroom rather than at the tub.
Shower valve
Water can travel along the pipe into the wall cavity before it’s ever visible.
Gurgling drains can mean a venting issue, not just a clog
When a vent is blocked or undersized, drains can act sluggish even when the pipe itself is clear. Gurgling from a toilet or sink when another fixture drains is a common sign worth mentioning during an inspection.
Water pressure & temperature control
Low fixture pressure
Usually local — a partially closed shutoff, a clogged aerator, or scale buildup in an older valve. Low pressure across the whole bathroom or house points to a broader supply issue. See faucet and fixture repair.
Pressure & temperature together
A fixture with both low pressure and inconsistent temperature at once can mean a valve failing in more than one way, not two unrelated problems.
Sink, toilet & fixture connections
Sinks and toilets each have their own supply lines, shutoff valves, and drain connections — problems at one fixture don’t necessarily affect the others. A leaking supply line under a sink, a running or rocking toilet, or a loose fixture connection are usually straightforward to isolate once identified. A toilet that rocks when someone sits down often means the wax seal or mounting bolts need attention, since a loose base can eventually let water leak at the floor. See toilet repair and installation.
Repair work behind tile or walls
Some failures sit behind finished surfaces like tile, drywall, or a tub surround. Reaching a shower valve or drain line sometimes means opening a small access point rather than removing an entire wall. The plumbing repair itself is scoped separately from tile, grout, and waterproofing work, typically handled by a separate contractor. Some newer showers include a dedicated access panel behind the valve — where none exists, the size and location of any opening is decided based on where the connection actually sits.
When the project becomes a remodel
A single fixture repair can sometimes reveal a bigger issue — outdated piping, hidden water damage, or a decision to relocate a fixture. When that happens, the job shifts from a repair to a remodel-scale project with its own planning and sequencing. Supply and drain lines usually have to be roughed in before tile, drywall, or flooring go back in — sequencing plumbing ahead of finish work avoids reopening a newly finished surface. See remodel plumbing.
Testing before the bathroom returns to use
Confirm symptoms & system
Matching the reported symptom to the plumbing system actually involved before any repair work begins.
Inspect & test on site
Checking supply and drain access, testing pressure, or running water to see where and when a leak appears.
Explain findings & options
What was found, the repair options, and what falls outside plumbing scope, such as tile or waterproofing.
Bathroom plumbing FAQs
Why does water appear outside the shower?
A failed door/curtain seal, a drain that can’t keep up, or a leak at the pan or a wall penetration.
Can a shower valve be replaced without removing all the tile?
Often, through a smaller access point — depends on how the shower was originally built.
Why is shower pressure low?
A clogged showerhead, scale buildup in an aging valve, or a partially closed shutoff valve.
Who handles waterproofing after plumbing work?
Tile and waterproofing are outside plumbing scope, typically handled by a separate contractor.
Can fixtures move during a bathroom remodel?
Yes — usually means extending or rerouting supply and drain lines. See remodel plumbing.
Why does a bathroom drain smell?
A dry trap, organic buildup, or a venting issue letting sewer gas draw back through the fixture.
Bathroom leak or slow drain?
The longer it sits, the more disruptive it gets — call today.