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Shower Valve Replacement for Homes Across the GTA
A shower that spikes hot every time someone flushes has a valve that cannot compensate. A current pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve fixes it.
- Shut-offs replaced when they will not close
- Trap and supply lines rebuilt under the fixture
- No-leak check with water running
Diagnosis first, tested after
- Licensed & insured: ask us
- Camera before cutting
- Water-tested repairs
- Booked by phone
Signs it is time to call
Sudden temperature swings, a handle that drips or will not shut, a stiff or loose handle, or a valve so old that parts are gone all point to replacement. Changing trim style during a refresh is another reason.
Temperature swings in a shower are not a nuisance. They are a scald waiting for a child.
On the job, step by step
We shut the water and remove the trim. Access comes from behind if there is a closet or panel, or through the tile face, using a cut-out the new trim plate will cover where possible. Out comes the old body; the replacement is sweated, crimped or threaded in, set so its face lines up with the tile. After pressure testing, we set the anti-scald limit stop and install trim.
- Pressure test before closing
- Anti-scald stop set
- Trim plate sized to cover the opening
GTA houses and what they change
Many older GTA homes have two-handle or three-handle shower valves with no pressure balancing. Some trim kits are designed to cover older openings. Tile behind the valve may be difficult to match if a large opening is needed, so access from behind is preferred.
Before you pick up the phone
Ask whether the job can be done from behind the wall and whether a large trim plate will be used. Call (365) 387-8531.
Signs you need this
- Stains or soft drywall behind the tub surround
- Drip from the spout that a firm turn no longer stops
- Water under the sink after the dishwasher or disposer runs
What is included
- Basin wrenchReaches faucet nuts behind a sink bowl
- Slip-joint and P-trap partsRebuild the trap and tailpiece under the sink
- Typical cause
- Worn cartridges, scale, loose traps
- Access point
- Under the sink, behind the trim plate
- Proof of fix
- Dry cabinet, steady temperature, no drip
Common questions
Pressure-balancing versus thermostatic: which is which?
Pressure-balancing valves react to pressure changes. A thermostatic cartridge holds the temperature you set and lets flow be adjusted on its own handle. Either type guards against a sudden scald.