Sewer Repair
Cracked clay laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Elmhurst, IL
A shower that drips, swings hot and cold or barely sprays through a scaled-up head. We repair and replace shower valves and fixtures in Elmhurst homes. Our office is on York Street, downtown.
Shower Problems We Fix
Call when:
It Drips
A worn cartridge or washers.
Temperature Swings
A worn or missing balancing valve.
Weak, Uneven Spray
Scale in the showerhead.
A Stain Below
A leak at the valve or drain.
Shower Repairs in Elmhurst Homes
Hard water and postwar valves shape shower calls here.
Scaled Showerheads and Cartridges
Minerals clog nozzles and stiffen valves.
Two- and Three-Handle Valves
We rebuild or replace older valves.
Original Tile
We work through the trim when we can.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Fix it without tearing out tile when possible.
1. Diagnose
Through the trim.
2. A Flat Price
First.
3. Tested
Steady temperature, full spray.
Hard Water and Your Shower
Scale from Elmhurst's water builds up in showerheads and valve cartridges. A showerhead that sprays sideways can often be cleaned by soaking it in vinegar. A valve that drips or is hard to turn usually has a worn cartridge. We carry common cartridges and can find most others. If the valve is very old, replacing it with a pressure-balancing valve fixes temperature swings too.
Shower Repairs in Mid-Century Elmhurst Baths
Bathrooms in Elmhurst homes from the 1950s and '60s often have a tiled tub and shower with a two- or three-handle valve. Those valves can usually be rebuilt with new stems and washers. When they can't, a single-handle pressure-balancing valve is the upgrade. We work through the existing opening and cover the old holes with a trim plate, so most of the tile stays intact.
What Affects the Price of Shower Repair
A cartridge or washer replacement is usually a short visit. Replacing the whole valve takes longer, especially if access means working through tile. A leak below the shower can be the valve, the drain or the pan, and testing finds which. We diagnose first and quote one flat price before any work.
Customer Stories
Shower Repair Reviews
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Got Questions?
Shower Questions From Elmhurst Homeowners
Scale in the head or valve.
Usually mineral scale in the showerhead or valve screen. Cleaning or replacing them restores flow.
No balancing valve.
Older valves don't balance pressure. A new pressure-balancing valve fixes it.
Usually.
Usually, by replacing the cartridge or washers through the trim.
Yes.
Yes, with a single-handle valve and a trim plate that covers the old holes.
Yes.
Yes, if the supply and arm can support it.
Usually hair and soap buildup.
Usually hair and soap in the trap. We clear it and check the line beyond it.
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 Elmhurst
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.
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.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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 Elmhurst office is at 116 S York St, Suite 212, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.
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