- Plumbing & Drain
- Home Repairs
- Routine Maintenance
Shower & Bathtub Repair
Is your shower head or tub spout dripping, a handle hard to use, the water temperature unstable, the water not switching between outlets, your bathtub not holding water, or are the joints or surfaces damaged? Your plumber can first check for leaks and functional problems, then, based on the actual fixtures, compatible parts, materials and access for repairs, take care of the controls, water outlets, drainage near the fixture, visible seals or suitable surface damage.
- Service area
- Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond
Common issues
Still dripping after the water is turned off, or a handle is hard to use
Your plumber checks the cartridge, external operating parts, valve body or connections; fixtures that look alike may not use the same parts.
Water won't switch properly between the tub and the shower
Your plumber checks the tub spout, diverter and actual setup, and does not decide which part is faulty just because water comes out of both at the same time.
Shower head, hose or tub spout is leaking
Your plumber first tells apart possible causes such as a water-carrying connection, a washer, the hose or a control that isn't fully closed, then works on compatible parts.
Tub won't hold water, drains slowly or leaks when draining
Your plumber checks the drain stopper, linkage, overflow seal and connections, and can clear a clog near a single fixture; if several drains are having problems, the downstream drain lines need to be investigated separately.
Joints are cracked, pulling away or turning black
Your plumber first checks the source of any leak, the surface and the support underneath, to confirm that redoing only the surface caulk is suitable.
Chips, scratches or wear on the surface
Repair or refinishing is assessed based on the material, depth, old coating and whether there is any flexing or leaking; a coating cannot fix the structure or the waterproofing membrane.
Water stains on the wall or the ceiling below
The actual source of the leak needs to be checked section by section; any opening needed for a localized plumbing repair can be defined first, but restoring the finishes after the opening must be arranged separately.
What the pro will do
- 1
Your plumber finds out when the symptoms appear, how many are affected, the model, photos, access for repairs, any parts already purchased, and the building's water shut-off arrangements.
- 2
Your plumber checks the controls, water outlets, filling and draining, overflow, drainage and joints section by section, verifies compatibility, water isolation, permits and what can be reached, explains the work and cost, and starts only after confirming with you.
- 3
Your plumber repairs, clears clogs near the fixture, reseals or treats suitable surface damage within the agreed scope. For additional work within the scope of this service, the details and cost are confirmed first; repairs to the waterproofing membrane, structure, finishes or water damage must be arranged separately.
- 4
Based on the work completed, your plumber checks operation, temperature, switching, filling and draining, drainage and connections, and explains any areas that could not be observed, the curing time and how long the surface must be kept away from water, care, and any follow-up items.
Good to know
Note when the problem happens
Dripping after the water is turned off, leaking while the water is running, leaking while the tub fills or drains, or water stains after a shower each give different clues for the inspection.
Provide wide and close-up photos
Take photos of the handles, outlet parts, drain/overflow, joints and water stains; if you have the brand and model or the old instructions, you can provide them too. There is no need to take anything apart first.
Don't take apart the plumbing or cover up a leak yourself
Turning off the handle does not mean the water is reliably shut off; don't remove the cartridge, drain or overflow seals, and don't just add caulk to cover a leak whose source is unknown. If you have used drain-cleaning chemicals, let your plumber know.
Stop using it if there are safety warning signs
If water is leaking out of control, the water is too hot, the base clearly flexes or is cracked, wastewater is backing up, or standing water is near electrical appliances, stop the related use and arrange an inspection.
Wait for curing based on the chosen product
Sealants, spot repair and refinishing products differ in when they can be used or get wet; follow the actual product's packaging, technical information and your plumber's instructions, as no single general number of hours applies.
Local tips
General water quality information can't diagnose a part
Regional water supply and corrosion control are not the same as the actual water quality in every home; White Rock also has its own separate groundwater supply. Low flow or sediment is confirmed based on the fixture and the site, and "Metro Vancouver hard water" is not assumed to be the cause of the problem.
Before any opening, watch for older building materials that would be disturbed
If repairs in an older BC home require disturbing suspect wallboard, joint compound, flooring or similar materials, suitable investigation or testing may need to be arranged first; the age of the home on its own does not mean the bathtub or shower fixtures contain asbestos.
This service covers the controls and water outlets of existing showers/bathtubs, localized water supply and drainage, drains/overflows, clearing a clog near a single fixture, visible joints, and suitable surface repair or refinishing. It does not include replacing an entire bathtub/shower, new installations/relocations/conversions, complete waterproofing membrane/tile/glass/structural work, downstream main drains, backups affecting multiple fixtures, water damage/mould/hazardous materials, powered equipment/electrical work, or full bathroom renovations. An opening needed for localized hidden plumbing can be arranged, but restoring the finishes is handled separately. The operation, temperature and leak test results at the time cannot guarantee that all hidden or intermittent problems will go away permanently.
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