Bathtub Drain Relocation and Tub and Shower Valve Install in Burleson, TX

June 18, 2026 — Burleson, TX

Not every plumbing project starts with a leak. Sometimes a homeowner is updating a bathroom and the existing layout simply does not work — the tub needs to shift, the drain is in the wrong spot, or a tired old valve has to go. That was the case on a recent job for a homeowner in Burleson, where Don handled a bathtub drain relocation, reset the tub, and installed a brand-new tub and shower valve.

Why a Bathtub Drain Sometimes Has to Move

A bathtub drain ties into the home’s waste line below the floor. In a slab-foundation home like so many here in South DFW, that connection runs through the concrete. When a remodel changes the tub’s position — even by a few inches — the drain has to move with it. That means carefully opening the slab, rerouting the drain line to the new location, and pouring fresh concrete back around it.

• The slab is cut only as much as the job actually requires.
• The drain line is repositioned and properly sloped so water always flows away.
• New concrete is poured and finished flush so the tub sits on a solid, level base.

Resetting the Tub on a Solid Base

Once the new drain was set and the concrete had cured to a stable surface, Don reset the bathtub back into place. A tub that is not properly bedded and leveled will flex, crack caulk lines, and let water sneak behind walls — so this step matters as much as the plumbing itself. Getting the tub level and fully supported is what keeps the finished bathroom watertight for years.

Planning a bathroom update or dealing with a tub that just is not draining right? Call 817-447-2654 — our phones are answered around the clock and we will get someone out to you fast.

A Brand-New Tub and Shower Valve

With the tub reset, the final piece was a new tub and shower valve. The valve is the heart of the shower — it controls temperature and flow and is the part most likely to wear out, drip, or hit you with a sudden blast of hot water as it ages. Replacing it during a remodel, while the wall is already open, is the smart time to do it.

• A modern pressure-balancing valve helps prevent temperature swings when water is used elsewhere in the home.
• Fresh fixtures and connections mean no surprise leaks behind a finished wall.
• Every joint is pressure-tested before the wall goes back together.

Why This Work Belongs With a Licensed Plumber

Cutting a slab, relocating a drain, and tying in a new valve are exactly the kind of jobs where shortcuts come back to haunt a homeowner. A drain set at the wrong slope, a valve installed without testing, or a tub that is not properly supported can turn into water damage hidden behind tile months later. Dependable Plumbing has been doing this kind of precise work since 1985, and owner Don personally handles jobs like this one.

Whether you are remodeling a bathroom in Burleson, Alvarado, Crowley, Everman, Joshua, or Keene — or anywhere across our South DFW service area — we are ready to help. Call 817-447-2654 to get on the schedule. Proudly serving Burleson, Alvarado, Arlington, Crowley, Everman, Fort Worth, Joshua, Keene, Mansfield, Weatherford — and surrounding South DFW communities since 1985.