Bathtub and shower plumbing in Manhattan
Low pressure, a shower valve that won't hold its temperature, or a tub that takes forever to drain: we repair, install and replace bathtub and shower plumbing in older and renovated bathrooms alike.
Call any time, day or night(212) 293-0494How we handle baths & showers
A good shower depends on the valve behind the wall, the pipes feeding it and the pressure in your building. When one of those changes, you notice straight away: the water runs too hot, too cold, or barely at all.
Many bathrooms around 1st Ave pair new fixtures with much older pipes. We work with both, repairing valves and fittings where we can and replacing them cleanly when it's time, so new and old join properly.
What this line covers
Not sure your problem fits? Call and ask. We answer 24 hours a day.
- Low or uneven pressureFinding whether it's the valve, a partly closed supply or a buildup in the line.
- Shower valve repairValves that drip, stick, or swing between hot and cold.
- Shower and tub installationInstalling new showers, mixing valves and bathtubs.
- Bathtub and shower replacementRemoving old fixtures and connecting new ones to existing pipes.
- Slow tub and shower drainsClearing hair and buildup, and fixing traps and drain fittings.
- Leaks around the tubTracing water that escapes around fittings and overflows.
Signs it's time to call
- Shower pressure has droppedCan be the valve, a supply valve or a buildup.
- Temperature jumps while showeringOften a worn or faulty mixing valve.
- Water pools in the tubA slow drain gets worse over time.
- Stains on the ceiling belowWater may be escaping around the tub. Call.
How a visit runs
- 1
Call
Any hour, any day. Tell us what you see and where it is.
- 2
We take a look
We come by and find the cause, not just the symptom.
- 3
Fixed
We explain what needs doing, then do it carefully.
- 4
Closed up neatly
Everything put back so you can get on with your day.
Baths & showers: questions
Why does my shower go cold when someone uses a faucet?
The shower valve may not be balancing pressure well, or the supply is shared and undersized. A valve check usually shows which.
Can you replace a shower valve without retiling?
Often there's a way to reach it with limited disruption, but it depends on how the shower was built. We'll look before recommending anything.
Is low shower pressure the building's fault?
Sometimes, but not always. Partly closed valves, worn cartridges and buildup in the shower head or line are common and fixable inside the apartment.
Where we work on this line
Baths & showers service across these Manhattan neighborhoods, from our base at 153 1st Ave.
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153 1st Ave
East Village, New York
Open 24 hours · 7 days- Business
- 1st Ave Plumbing and Heating
- Owner
- James Hancock
- Address
- 153 1ST AVE NEW YORK NY 10003
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days a week