Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Shower Repair in Skokie, IL
A shower that drips, scalds when someone flushes or barely sprays. We repair and replace shower valves, including the older two- and three-handle valves common in postwar homes. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.
Shower Problems We Fix
Call when:
It Drips After It's Off
Worn washers or a cartridge.
It Scalds or Goes Cold
No pressure-balancing valve, or a worn one.
The Spray Is Weak
A clogged head or old pipe.
There's a Stain Below
A leak at the valve or drain.
Shower Repairs in Skokie Homes
Many Skokie bathrooms still have their original shower valves behind the tile.
Two- and Three-Handle Valves
Older valves use washers and stems that wear. We rebuild them or replace them with a modern valve.
Safer Temperature Control
Older valves don't balance pressure, so a flush can make the water spike. A new pressure-balancing valve fixes it.
Original Tile Is Hard to Match
We work through the smallest opening possible.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We protect the tile when we can.
1. Diagnose the Valve
Through the trim if possible.
2. A Flat Price
Rebuild or replace.
3. Tested
Steady temperature, no drips.
Shower Repairs in Vintage Tile Bathrooms
Many Skokie homes still have original tile bathrooms from the 1950s, often in colors that are hard to match. When a valve needs work, we try to do it from behind the wall or through the valve opening, so the tile stays intact. If a valve must be replaced, a trim plate can cover the old holes. You keep the bathroom you like, with a shower that works.
What Affects the Price of Shower Repair
A cartridge or washer replacement is quick. Replacing an original valve behind vintage tile takes more care. Leak testing adds time. We diagnose and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Shower Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"GREAT WORK AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!!"
★★★★★
"Picture it: you get home from being out of town to relax and take a glorious shower. You’re halfway through the shampoo when your husband comes in yelling saying the water needs to be shut off because it’s all coming up in the basement. Ugh. So you start looking for who to call. The plumber your parents used is out of town for two weeks. [...]"
★★★★★
"Edgar did an excellent job on our shower and kitchen sink. He was friendly and efficient. Kept work area clean."
Got Questions?
Shower Questions From Skokie Homeowners
Yes.
Yes. We can install a single-handle pressure-balancing valve, usually with a trim plate that covers the old openings.
No balancing valve or a worn one.
Older valves don't balance pressure. Installing a pressure-balancing valve solves it.
Usually.
Usually. Most drips are fixed by replacing washers, seats or a cartridge through the trim.
A leak at the valve, drain or tile.
A leak at the valve, the drain or failed grout. We find the source before anything is opened.
We can test it.
We can test the pan, drain and valve to find the source.
Yes.
Yes, including the diverter if it's worn.
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 Skokie
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.
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 Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
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