A dripping bathtub faucet, a slow tub drain, a leaking overflow plate, a tub that’s worn out and needs replacing, or an older tub you want to convert to a walk-in shower — these are all services we handle throughout Burleson and south DFW. We work on all major faucet brands including Moen, Delta, and others, and we handle full bathtub replacement and tub-to-shower conversions on the plumbing side.
One thing worth knowing upfront: we handle the plumbing side of bathtub work — faucets, drains, tub removal and installation, and supply and drain connections. We don’t do porcelain repair or refinishing, and tile, surround, and drywall work around the tub are handled by a separate contractor. We’ll let you know what’s involved for your specific situation when we assess it.
📞 (817) 447-2654 — Same-day service available on most tub repairs.
Bathtub faucets develop several types of problems over time, and identifying which type you have determines the right repair:
A tub faucet that drips from the spout when shut off has worn cartridge, stem, or seat washer depending on the valve type. Three-handle tub setups (separate hot, cold, and diverter handles) typically use older stem-and-washer valves. Single handle and two-handle setups in more recent homes use cartridge valves. We identify the valve type and replace the worn component — or replace the entire valve assembly if the valve body is damaged or the parts are no longer available for a very old unit.
If you have a combination tub and shower and the water doesn’t divert properly from the tub spout to the showerhead — either not diverting at all or not holding the diversion — the diverter mechanism has worn out. On pull-up diverter spouts this usually means replacing the entire spout. On three-handle setups with a separate diverter handle, the diverter valve cartridge needs replacement. We handle both types.
If you notice water on the bathroom floor without an obvious surface source, a musty smell developing in the wall, or water staining on the ceiling of the room below — the tub or shower valve may be leaking inside the wall at the valve body or the supply connections behind the trim. This requires opening access to the valve, either through the tub surround or through the wall on the other side. We locate the source and make the repair. Wall and tile restoration after the repair is a separate step.
A shower or tub valve that no longer controls temperature well — water that’s only hot or only cold, or temperature that varies dramatically — has a worn cartridge that needs replacement. This is a common issue in Moen and Delta single-handle shower valves that have been in service for 10 or more years. Cartridge replacement restores proper temperature control and is typically completed in a single visit.
Bathtub drains slow from hair and soap accumulation in the strainer and the drain body just below it. The first step is always checking and cleaning the drain stopper and strainer — this frequently restores normal drainage without any further work. If the drain remains slow after cleaning the stopper, the blockage is further in the line and needs mechanical clearing. We handle tub drain clogs as part of our general drain service. For deeper drain problems see our Drains page.
The tub drain fitting is sealed to the tub floor with plumber’s putty. When that putty dries out and cracks — which happens over years of use — water seeps under the tub rather than through the drain. This can cause water damage under the tub and to the subfloor below that isn’t immediately visible. We replace the drain fitting and reseal it properly.
The overflow plate on the end of the tub covers the drain linkage connected to the pop-up drain stopper. Leaks at the overflow plate — water running down the back of the tub into the wall cavity — are caused by a failed gasket behind the plate. The trip lever mechanism itself also wears out over time, causing the stopper not to hold or not to release properly. We replace overflow gaskets and trip lever assemblies.
When a bathtub has cracks, chips that have worn through to the base material, persistent staining that can’t be cleaned, or is simply old enough that repair doesn’t make sense — replacement is the right call. Here’s what bathtub replacement involves on the plumbing side:
The surrounding tile, cement board, and drywall work is handled by a separate tile or remodeling contractor. We coordinate the plumbing side to work within the scope of whatever surround work is being done. If you need a recommendation for a tile contractor, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
If you’re converting an older bathtub to a walk-in shower, we handle the plumbing side of the conversion — removing the existing tub, capping or rerouting the supply and drain lines, and installing the shower drain in the correct position for the new shower base. Two common paths depending on what kind of shower you want:
For homeowners installing a prefabricated fiberglass shower stall — one-piece or multi-piece units — we can handle both the tub removal and the installation of the new shower stall, along with all the plumbing connections (drain, valve, supply lines). This is the most straightforward conversion path and the work is typically completed in a day or two depending on the unit.
If you’re going with a tile shower, we handle the plumbing rough-in: tub removal, installation of the new shower drain in the correct position, and capping or relocating supply lines for the new valve location. The tile work — substrate prep, waterproofing, tile installation — is handled by a tile contractor. We coordinate with whoever is doing the tile work so the plumbing is positioned correctly for their build-out.
Bathtub repairs, replacements, and conversions from our service area. Each card shows the type of work, the location, and a few notes about what we found and what we did.
Whether it’s a dripping faucet, a slow drain, a tub that needs replacing, or a tub-to-shower conversion — give us a call. We handle the plumbing correctly the first time so the rest of the project goes smoothly.
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2720 E Renfro St, Burleson, TX 76028
