Shower & Bathtub Repair | Metro Atlanta
Shower and Bathtub Plumbing in Marietta and Metro Atlanta
A shower or tub that drips, runs lukewarm, or trickles instead of sprays does more than test your patience. A valve that weeps behind the wall can rot framing and feed mold long before you ever see a stain. A&G Plumbing & Drain has handled shower and bathtub repairs across Marietta and Metro Atlanta since 2006, and most of what goes wrong falls into a handful of fixable problems. Here is how we approach each one.
Leaking shower and tub valves and worn cartridges
The most common shower repair we run in Atlanta is a dripping or hard-to-turn valve, and the culprit is almost always the cartridge inside it. That cartridge is the part that mixes hot and cold and shuts the water off when you do. Over the years the rubber seals and O-rings inside it harden, and the brass wears, so it stops sealing. You get a faucet that drips after you turn it off, a handle that is stiff or loose, or water that will not get fully hot or cold.
Replacing a cartridge is usually a clean repair. We match the brand and model (Moen, Delta, Kohler, Grohe, Pfister and others all use different cartridges), shut off the water, pull the old one, and seat a fresh cartridge with new seals. Parts are often inexpensive, and many name brands carry a lifetime cartridge warranty we can register on your behalf. If the valve body itself is cracked or corroded, that is a bigger job, and we will tell you straight which one you are looking at before any work starts.
A valve that drips behind the wall instead of out the spout is the one to take seriously. If you see warping, soft drywall, or discoloration on the wall next to the shower, that points to a hidden leak, and our leak detection and repair team can pinpoint it without tearing the whole wall apart.
Low water pressure in the shower
Weak shower pressure has a few usual suspects, and the cheap fixes come first. Many showerheads have a flow restrictor and a screen that clog with the mineral scale common in a lot of Cobb County water. Cleaning or descaling the head solves it more often than people expect. If that is not it, we look at a clogged or failing cartridge, a partially closed shutoff, a pressure-balancing valve that needs service, or old galvanized supply lines that have narrowed with rust. When the whole house is weak, not just the shower, the problem is upstream, and we trace it from the meter in.
Diverter problems: water out of the wrong outlet
If you pull the tub spout diverter and water still pours from the tub instead of the showerhead, or it splits weakly between both, the diverter is worn. On a tub-and-shower combo that diverter usually lives in the spout itself, so the repair can be as simple as a new spout. On three-handle and some single-handle setups the diverter is a separate valve in the wall. We figure out which kind you have and fix the right part instead of guessing.
Slow tub drains
A tub that empties slowly is almost always hair and soap scum binding together inside the trip-lever or pop-up assembly and the trap below it. We pull the stopper linkage, clear the gunk, and properly clear the line. If your tub and a nearby sink or toilet are all sluggish at once, the clog is deeper in the branch line, which is a job for professional drain cleaning rather than a bottle of caustic cleaner that can damage older pipes.
Tub-to-shower conversion plumbing
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is popular for aging-in-place and for opening up a small bath, and the plumbing side matters more than the tile. A tub drain is typically 1.5 inches and sits at one end. A shower needs a 2-inch drain, and it usually belongs in the center of the new base. That means relocating and upsizing the drain and P-trap and confirming the vent is correct so the new shower drains fast and stays free of sewer gas. We handle the rough-in plumbing, set the valve at the right height for the new layout, and coordinate cleanly with your tile or remodel crew.
Fixture installation
We install showerheads, handheld and rain combos, body sprays, tub spouts, new valves and trim kits, and bath fillers. If you bought a fixture online, we will tell you up front whether it is compatible with your existing valve before we install it, so you are not stuck with the wrong part.
Serving Marietta and Metro Atlanta
A&G is family-owned, licensed and insured, and rated 4.9 stars across 420+ reviews. We work throughout the area, including Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and Roswell. Call us at (770) 627-4421 to book shower or bathtub repair. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, with same-day service when available during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much does shower valve or cartridge repair cost?
Replacing a worn shower cartridge typically runs in the range of $150 to $350 including parts and labor, and a full valve replacement usually falls between $150 and $550 depending on the brand and how the valve is accessed. We quote your exact job before any work begins, with no surprise charges.
Why does my shower drip after I shut it off?
A drip after the handle is off almost always means the cartridge seals have worn out and no longer hold back the water. It is a common, fixable repair, and worth doing soon because a constant drip wastes water and can wear the valve seat further.
Can you fix low shower pressure without opening the wall?
Often, yes. A lot of low-pressure complaints come from a clogged showerhead or a fouled cartridge, both of which we service without cutting into the wall. We start with the simplest causes and only open things up if the problem is deeper in the lines.
Do I need a new drain to convert my tub to a shower?
Usually. A shower needs a 2-inch drain centered under the base, while a tub drain is generally 1.5 inches at one end, so we relocate and upsize the drain and P-trap and verify the venting as part of the conversion.
Will you install a showerhead or faucet I bought myself?
Yes. We install customer-supplied fixtures regularly. Send us the model or a photo first and we will confirm it fits your current valve so the installation goes smoothly.
Do you offer same-day shower repair?
We offer same-day service when our schedule allows during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. If you have an active leak, shut off the water to that fixture and call us at (770) 627-4421 so we can get you on the schedule quickly.