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Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Arlington Heights, IL
A shower that drips all day, goes cold when someone flushes or barely trickles. We find the cause and fix it, usually without touching your tile, with a flat price before we start. From our office on East Central Road.
Common Shower Problems We Fix
Most problems start inside the valve:
A Constant Drip
A worn cartridge or washer inside the valve. Usually fixed through the trim.
Scalding or Freezing Swings
An older valve without pressure balancing, or a worn balancing cartridge.
Weak Spray
A clogged showerhead, a failing cartridge or old galvanized pipe feeding the shower.
Handles That Are Hard to Turn
Wear and buildup inside the valve body.
Shower Repairs in Arlington Heights Homes
Arlington Heights bathrooms span more than 80 years, and the shower valve tells you which era you're in.
Two- and Three-Handle Valves
Original bathrooms from the 1950s and 1960s often have separate hot and cold handles. They can be rebuilt, but parts can be hard to find. Sometimes a new valve is the better choice.
No Scald Protection
Older valves don't balance pressure, so a flush elsewhere in the house can turn the shower hot or cold. A pressure-balancing valve fixes it.
Galvanized Pipe and Low Pressure
In homes with original galvanized supply pipe, rust narrows the lines over time. If the shower and the bathroom sink are both weak, the pipe may be the problem.
Tile From Another Era
Original 1950s and 1960s tile can be hard to match. That's one more reason we work through the trim opening whenever we can.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We fix the shower, not remodel the bathroom.
1. Find the Real Cause
Showerhead, cartridge, valve or pipes. We check before we replace anything.
2. Flat Price First
You get one flat-rate price before any work begins.
3. Tile Left Alone When Possible
Most cartridge and valve repairs go through the trim opening.
Customer Stories
Shower Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 707 Google reviews for our Arlington Heights office.
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"John Hogan arrived on time and provided great service. He gave me an estimate before starting, was very thorough and tidy and even gave me good information about what might be needed in the near future to further address the situation with my bathtub drain. Very knowledgeable, courteous and friendly- instills confidence!"
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"We received Prompt assessment & repair within 24 hours of calling. We appreciate Anthony, he was professional, knowledgeable & repaired sink pipe, valves & bath tub faucets efficiently."
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"Thanks Christian for such a great maintenance! Flushing our water heater and going above and beyond rodding out our tub!"
Got Questions?
Shower Repair Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
Usually. Cartridges and washers come out through the trim.
Usually. Replacing a worn cartridge or washer is done through the trim opening. Replacing the whole valve sometimes needs a small access panel, often from the back side of the wall.
Your valve isn't balancing pressure, or the balancing part is worn.
When a toilet fills, it pulls cold water away from the shower. A pressure-balancing valve adjusts for that. Older valves don't have one, and newer ones can wear out.
Yes. We can often do it with minimal tile work.
Yes. Upgrading to a single-handle pressure-balancing valve is common in older Arlington Heights bathrooms. We'll explain how much tile work is needed before we start.
A clogged head, a worn cartridge or old pipe.
Start with the showerhead, which can clog with mineral buildup. If a new head doesn't help, the cartridge or the supply pipe is likely the issue.
It depends on the valve and parts. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the valve, the parts and access. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Shower That Works Right?
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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