Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Lincoln Park, Chicago
A shower that drips, swings hot and cold or is leaking into the ceiling below. We repair shower valves and find leaks before they damage a neighbor's unit. Our office is on Diversey Parkway.
Shower Problems We Fix
Call when:
It Drips
A worn cartridge or washers.
Hot and Cold Swings
A worn balancing valve.
Weak Spray
A clogged head or old pipe.
A Ceiling Stain Below
A leak at the valve or drain.
Shower Repairs in Lincoln Park Homes
Many Lincoln Park showers are stacked over someone else's ceiling.
Leaks Into Units Below
We find the source quickly to limit damage downstairs.
Older Two-Handle Valves
We rebuild them or replace them with pressure-balancing valves.
Original Tile
We work through the trim whenever possible.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Find the leak before opening the wall.
1. Diagnose
Through the trim when possible.
2. A Flat Price
First.
3. Tested
No drips.
Using Access Panels to Avoid Tile Work
Many Lincoln Park bathrooms have an access panel in a closet or hallway behind the shower wall. When there is one, we can reach the valve and pipes without touching the tile. When there isn't, we work through the valve opening in the shower wall. If a repair needs more room, we'll tell you before we cut, and suggest adding a panel so future work is easier.
What Affects the Price of Shower Repair
A cartridge swap is quick. Replacing an older valve costs more, especially without an access panel. Finding a leak into the unit below may need testing. We diagnose and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Shower Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 438 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"Thanks Christian for such a great maintenance! Flushing our water heater and going above and beyond rodding out our tub!"
★★★★★
"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!"
Got Questions?
Shower Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
We test the valve, drain and tile.
If there's a stain below, we test the valve, the drain and the tile and grout to find the source.
Yes.
Yes, with a single-handle pressure-balancing valve and a trim plate that covers the old openings.
No balancing valve.
Older valves don't balance pressure. A new valve fixes it.
Usually.
Usually, through the trim.
Yes.
Yes, where a wall behind the shower allows it.
Often.
Often, by clearing scale or replacing a worn cartridge. Sometimes the supply pipe is the cause.
It depends on the problem. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what's wrong and how we reach it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
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?
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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