Faucets & fixtures
Shower and tub valve repair
Temperature swings, a dripping showerhead and handles that won't shut off usually come from a worn cartridge inside the shower valve. Most can be replaced from the front; a failed valve body needs access from behind the wall.
- Cause diagnosed first
- Written price before work
- Permits pulled where required
- Clean-up included
Every shower has a valve inside the wall that mixes hot and cold. Its cartridge wears out, and when it does you get drips, stiff handles or water that suddenly runs scalding when someone flushes.
We identify the valve brand and model first, so the right cartridge is used and the trim still fits. If the valve body itself is failing, we plan the repair to open the smallest possible area of tile — or work from an access panel on the other side.
Shower & Tub Valve Repair at a glance
- What it is
- Temperature swings, a dripping showerhead and handles that won't shut off usually come from a worn cartridge inside the shower valve.
- Service category
- Faucets & fixtures
- Where
- 19 towns across the Charlotte metro (NC and York County, SC)
- Urgent service
- Scheduled service — call if water is actively leaking.
- Pricing
- Written price after diagnosis, before any work starts.
Signs you need shower help
- Showerhead or tub spout drips after shutting off
- Handle is stiff or spins freely
- Water suddenly turns hot or cold
- Low flow at the shower only
- Water stains on the ceiling below a bathroom
The visit
What the visit involves
- 1
Identify the valve
Brand, model and valve type — pressure-balance or thermostatic.
- 2
Replace the cartridge
Shut off supplies, pull the trim, replace the cartridge and seals.
- 3
Set the limit stop
Adjust the anti-scald stop so the hottest setting is safe.
- 4
Valve replacement if needed
Replace the valve body through the smallest access possible and pressure-test before closing.
What affects the cost
We don't publish flat prices for work that depends on what we find. These are the things that move the number — you'll get a written price before any work starts.
- Cartridge vs. full valve replacement
- Valve brand and part availability
- Tile or access-panel opening
- Updating trim at the same time
Shower & Tub Valve Repair: common questions
Why does my shower keep dripping after I turn it off?
The cartridge or valve seals are worn and no longer seal completely. Replacing the cartridge usually fixes it; turning the handle harder won't.
Why does my shower get hot when someone flushes?
Older valves without pressure balancing can't compensate when cold pressure drops. A pressure-balance or thermostatic valve prevents it.
Why is my shower pressure low?
Mineral buildup in the showerhead, a worn or clogged cartridge in the valve, or a partially closed shutoff are the common causes. If the tub spout has good flow but the shower doesn't, the showerhead or diverter is the problem.
Can a shower valve be replaced without removing tile?
Often the cartridge can be replaced from the front after removing the trim. Replacing the valve body itself needs access, ideally from an adjacent closet or a small tile opening sized to a trim plate.
What is an anti-scald valve?
It's a pressure-balancing or thermostatic shower valve that holds the water temperature steady when pressure changes, such as when a toilet flushes. Most codes require one on new and replaced shower valves.
Service area
Shower & Tub Valve Repair across the Charlotte metro
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