Drain Cleaning
Clearing slow or clogged drains throughout the house.
Understanding the most common bathroom plumbing problems
Bathrooms concentrate more plumbing into a small space than any other room in most homes. Supply lines, shutoff valves, toilets, faucets, shower valves and drains all share the same walls and floor. Because water from a leak can travel along framing before it becomes visible, a small problem in a bathroom can cause damage in a room below.
Running toilets are among the most common calls. The usual causes are a worn flapper that no longer seals, a fill valve that does not shut off correctly, or a chain adjusted too tight or too loose. A toilet that runs constantly can waste a significant amount of water. Toilets that rock or leak at the base may have a failed wax ring or loose closet bolts, which should be addressed before water damages the subfloor.
A shutoff valve that will not turn is a problem you only discover at the worst possible moment.
Faucets drip for different reasons depending on their design. Cartridge faucets usually need a new cartridge, while older compression faucets use washers and seats that wear out. Leaks at the base of a faucet or under the sink often come from supply lines or connections rather than the faucet itself. Braided supply lines should be inspected for bulging or corrosion, since a failed line can release a lot of water quickly.
Shower valves deserve careful attention. Many modern valves use a pressure balancing or thermostatic design that helps prevent sudden temperature swings when water is used elsewhere in the house. If your shower changes temperature abruptly or will not get hot, the cartridge may be worn or the anti-scald limit may be set incorrectly. We service the valve and adjust the limit so the water stays at a safe temperature.
Leaks around tubs and showers are not always plumbing leaks. Failed caulk or grout can let water behind tile. We check the drain, overflow and valve connections, and if the problem is surface water getting through the finish, we tell you so you can address it properly.
Slow bathroom drains usually involve hair and soap buildup. Pop-up drain assemblies and tub stoppers can often be cleaned directly, and deeper clogs are cleared with appropriate cables. When clogs keep returning, our Drain Cleaning service can look further down the line.
Shutoff valves are worth checking during any bathroom repair. Older multi-turn valves often seize or leak when they are finally needed. Replacing them gives you a reliable way to stop water at the fixture in an emergency.
Water supply lines deserve a closer look while we are there. Toilet and faucet connectors are easy to forget because they sit out of sight, yet a failed connector can flood a bathroom in minutes. We note the age and condition of each connector we can reach and replace any that show corrosion, kinks or bulging.
You approve a flat price for each repair before we start, and our written warranty covers the labor.