Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Northbrook, IL
A showerhead that drips all day, a handle that won't turn or water that goes cold when someone flushes. We repair shower valves, cartridges, heads and drains, with a flat price before we start. From our headquarters on Techny Road.
Common Shower Problems We Fix
Most shower problems start in the valve behind the wall:
Drips From the Head or Spout
A worn cartridge or washer lets water through even with the handle off.
Scalding or Freezing When Someone Flushes
A pressure-balancing valve that's worn out can't adjust when another fixture pulls water.
Weak Spray
A clogged showerhead is an easy fix. Weak flow in the whole bathroom points to the pipes or a partly closed valve.
A Handle That Spins or Sticks
Worn stems and cartridges make handles loose, stiff or useless.
Shower Repairs in Northbrook Homes
Northbrook's housing spans nearly a century, and the shower valve behind your tile usually tells us which decade the bathroom was last remodeled.
Two- and Three-Handle Valves
Postwar bathrooms often still have separate hot and cold handles. They can be repaired, but parts can be hard to find. We'll tell you whether a repair will hold or a new valve makes more sense.
Bathrooms Stacked on Several Floors
In two-story homes, a shower on the second floor shares supply lines with bathrooms below. If pressure drops when another bathroom is in use, the valve or the line size may be the cause.
Galvanized Pipe and Low Pressure
In homes built before the 1970s, galvanized supply lines narrow over time. If the whole bathroom is weak, the pipe 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
4.7 stars from 760 Google reviews for our Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 pressure-balancing valve. Sometimes it's the water heater or line size.
Usually it's a pressure-balancing valve that's worn out and can't adjust when another fixture pulls water. In larger homes, a water heater that's too small or a supply line that's undersized can add to it. 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
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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 Northbrook
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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.
Drain Cleaning
Slow or clogged kitchen, bathroom and basement drains, cleared and checked.
Faucets & Fixtures
Leaky faucets, worn-out shut-off valves and new kitchen and bathroom fixture installs.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups for heavy rain and spring snowmelt.
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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Shower That Works?
Our Northbrook office is at 1945 Techny Road, #11, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Glenview, Northfield, Deerfield, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Lincolnshire, Winnetka and more.
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