Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Highland Park, IL
A dripping showerhead, a handle that won't turn or water that swings from hot to cold. We repair shower valves, cartridges, heads and drains, with a flat price before we start. Serving Highland Park and the North Shore.
Common Shower Problems We Fix
Most shower problems come from the valve behind the wall, not the parts you can see:
Dripping Showerhead or Tub Spout
A worn cartridge or washer in the valve lets water through even when the handle is off.
Temperature Swings
Water that runs hot then cold, or never gets hot, points to a worn cartridge or a failing pressure-balancing valve.
Low Water Pressure
A clogged showerhead is easy. If the whole bathroom is weak, older pipes or a partly closed valve may be the cause.
Stiff or Broken Handles
Handles that are hard to turn, spin freely or broke off usually need a new cartridge or stem.
Shower Repairs in Older Highland Park Homes
Nearly half of Highland Park homes were built before 1960, and many bathrooms still have their original shower valves behind the tile.
Older Two- and Three-Handle Valves
Older valves can still be repaired, but parts can be harder to find. We'll tell you if a repair will hold or if replacing the valve makes more sense.
Galvanized Pipes and Low Pressure
Galvanized water lines narrow with corrosion over the decades. If pressure is weak at every fixture, the pipes may be the real problem.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We fix the shower without turning it into a remodel you didn't ask for.
1. Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Your plumber explains what's wrong in plain English first, then walks you through your options. You decide.
2. A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
You get a flat-rate price before we touch anything, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
3. Respect for Your Home
Shoe covers on, work area protected, and the space cleaned up before we leave.
Customer Stories
Shower Repair Reviews
5.0 stars from 64 Google reviews for our Highland Park office.
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"Lou from J. Blanton Plumbing repaired a broken bathroom shower handle. (It was more complicated than it sounds!) Lou was skilled and experienced as well as kind and respectful. It was a 5 star experience with Lou!"
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"Christian & Julian stopped by for a maintenance visit today &wow they are some stellar men They walked me through the maintenance visit step by step & even rotted out this tub for me now works perfect. Thank you JBlanton"
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"Andrew A was friendly, efficient and did a thorough job fixing our bathtub faucet. Called in the night before and he was there the next morning and fixed everything within 2 hours. Would definitely reach out again if needed and ask for Andrew's assistance."
Got Questions?
Shower Repair Questions From Highland Park Homeowners
A worn part in the valve. Replacing it usually fixes it without opening the wall.
A worn cartridge, washer or seat inside the valve lets water through. Replacing the worn part usually fixes it without opening the wall.
Often, yes. Many repairs are done through the trim opening.
Often, yes. Many repairs are done through the trim opening. A full valve replacement sometimes needs access from behind or a larger trim plate. We'll explain before we start.
Usually a worn cartridge or pressure-balancing valve, sometimes the water heater.
Usually a worn cartridge or a pressure-balancing valve that isn't keeping up when another fixture is used. It can also be a water heater problem. See water heater repair.
It depends on the valve and parts. You get a flat price before any work begins.
It depends on the valve type, the parts it needs and access behind the wall. 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 Highland Park
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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.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Serving the North Shore, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Shower That Works?
Our Highland Park office is at 1904 Green Bay Rd B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe and more.
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