Written price before work
Agreed before any repair work begins.
Shower and Tub Services in Conyers
Shower and tub services in Conyers cover the parts of a bathroom that fail behind walls and under tubs: a valve that will not hold temperature, a cartridge worn by mineral content, a drain that slows, an overflow that leaks, or a fixture ready for replacement. SoCo Plumbers diagnoses the valve, drain and supply during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and agrees a written price before any wall is opened.
- Shower valves
- Tub drains
- New installs
- Written price firstPrice agreed before work starts
- Parts on the truckCommon fittings and fixtures stocked
- Old parts shown to youYou see what we replaced
- Work area wiped downFloors and cabinets left clean
What Shower and Tub Services Includes
Every shower and tub services visit follows the same core scope: diagnose first, agree the price and scope in writing, do the work, and test before leaving.
- Full leak inspectionValve, cartridge, supply lines, drain and overflow are checked, since a shower drip and a tub leak have different sources.
- Valve and cartridge replacementWorn valves and cartridges are replaced where the valve body is sound, restoring temperature control and flow.
- Drain and overflow repairSlow drains and leaking overflows are repaired, with the drain line checked where a blockage keeps returning.
- Tub and shower installationA new tub or shower fixture is fitted with fresh supply lines, valves and drain connections, tested before sign-off.
- Cleanup and haul-awayOld fixtures and parts are hauled away and the bathroom is left clean.
Shower and Tub Services for Homes
For Conyers homes: shower valves that will not hold temperature, tub drains that slow, leaking overflows and new shower or tub installs, handled during business hours.
- Shower valve faults
- Slow tub drains
- Leaking overflows
- New shower and tub installs
Shower and Tub Services for Businesses
Offices, restaurants, shops and multi-family buildings with shower or tub faults get the same valve-first approach during business hours, with repeat faults across units noted for the property record.
- RestaurantsRestaurant and hospitality shower and restroom valve trouble is handled during business hours, scheduled around service where possible.
- OfficesOffice shower and restroom valve and drain faults are looked at during the working week, with the visit booked in advance.
- RetailRetail shower and restroom fixture failures are repaired during business hours, with disruption kept to the affected area.
- Multi-familyMulti-family shower valve, pressure, and drain complaints are diagnosed during business hours, with findings shared in writing per unit.
Shower and Tub Services in Conyers, Georgia
A shower or tub fault is usually a valve, a cartridge or a drain — but which one matters, because the repair route differs completely. A valve that will not hold temperature points to a cartridge or a pressure-balance fault; a drip from the showerhead with the valve closed points to a seat or cartridge; a slow tub drain points to the drain line or the overflow assembly; water appearing below a tub points to the drain, the overflow or the valve connections behind the wall. Our faucet installation and repair work covers the same valve logic at sinks, and our drain cleaning work covers the drain end; shower and tub work joins the two behind the bathroom wall.
Conyers conditions shape the faults. Mineral content leaves scale on showerheads, cartridges and valve seats, causing drips and reduced flow, and older homes carry corroded brass fittings and worn valve seats while newer builds carry plastic valve bodies that can crack. Drain connections and backflow provisions follow Rockdale County code requirements, and work is built to the 2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments, effective 1 January 2026. A valve repaired onto a failing supply line is a job half done, so supply lines and shut-offs are checked on every visit.
Find whether it is valve, cartridge or drain, then repair that part.
What Happens When You Call
From the first call to the final test, here is the sequence for a shower and tub services visit in Conyers, booked during business hours.
Phone Call
Call +17708971640 Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Tell us whether the valve drips, the pressure is low, or the drain is slow, and where; we will talk through shutting off the fixture valves if that is the safe first step.
Visit and Arrival
We schedule a visit during business hours and confirm the window. On arrival we check valve and drain access first, before any tile or surround is disturbed.
Diagnosis
We test the valve and cartridge, the supply lines and shut-offs, and the drain and overflow, identifying which part is actually at fault before any wall is opened.
Repair or Replacement
The valve or cartridge is replaced, or the drain and overflow repaired, or the new fixture fitted — then tested at full flow and temperature before sign-off.
Test and Walkthrough
Before we leave, the valve and drain are run and checked for leaks, and we walk you through what failed and what to watch next.
Tools and methods we use for shower and tub work
Pipe wrench and pipe cutter
Used to loosen old valve nuts and cut copper or PEX supply lines cleanly so we can replace cartridges and fittings without damaging the surrounding pipe.
Drain snake and hydro jetter
A drain snake clears hair and soap scum from tub drains. When the clog is heavier, a hydro jetter blasts away grease and scale with high-pressure water.
Sewer camera
We run a sewer camera through the tub drain to see what's causing a backup. It finds root intrusion, broken pipes, and heavy buildup without tearing out the floor.
Leak detection equipment
Used to find hidden leaks behind shower walls and under tubs. It helps us locate the source without opening more of the wall than necessary.
Press tool and torch kit
A press tool crimps standard parts and copper fittings without soldering. A torch kit is used when we need to solder copper pipe for a permanent repair.
2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments (UPC) compliance
Every shower and tub repair follows the UPC and Georgia amendments. We use the correct pipe materials, secure every joint, and test under full pressure so the work passes inspection.
Pressure testing
After any repair, we run the shower for at least 10 minutes and check every joint with a dry rag. We also fill the tub to the overflow and let it drain to confirm the waste line is sealed.
Material matching
We match new parts to your existing plumbing. If your home has copper pipe, we use copper or standard parts fittings. If it has PEX tubing, we use PEX and brass fittings to avoid corrosion.
When Shower or Tub Service Is the Right Call
A shower will not hold its temperature
Temperature swings or scalding when another fixture runs point to a cartridge or pressure-balance fault. The valve is tested and the failed part replaced.
A showerhead drips with the valve closed
A drip with the valve closed means a seat or cartridge fault, not a showerhead fault. The valve is assessed and repaired where the body is sound.
A tub drains slowly or gurgles
A slow tub drain can be a local blockage, a venting fault or a drain-line problem. Each is checked in order before any clearing is recommended.
Water appears below or beside a tub
Water below a tub points to the drain, the overflow or the valve connections. The source is located before any wall or floor is opened.
How shower and tub services work in Conyers
Shower and tub work in Conyers follows fixture era and water chemistry. Older homes carry original copper supply lines, corroded brass fittings and worn valve seats, while newer builds carry PEX tubing and valve bodies that fail differently. Mineral content scales showerheads, cartridges and valve seats, causing drips and reduced flow across both eras. Drain connections and backflow provisions follow code requirements, and supply lines are checked on every visit, since a valve fault and a supply fault often present identically at the showerhead.
- Olde Town ConyersMany homes here were built before 1980 and still have original copper supply lines. Worn valve cartridges and corroded fittings are common bathroom calls.
- FieldstoneLarger homes with multiple bathrooms. New shower valves and tubs are frequently fitted during bathroom work in these homes.
- Honey CreekA mix of rentals and owner-occupied homes. Shower valve repairs are common where fixtures are original to the builds.
- Lake CapriNear the lake, humidity affects bathroom fittings and tank components. Moisture damage is checked during service.
- Rockdale Water Resources supplyMost of the area is served by Rockdale Water Resources from Big Haynes Creek, with the 2025 consumer confidence report showing no violations. A sudden bill jump still warrants a meter and fixture check.
- Ageing pipe erasConyers (median year built 1993) and Rockdale County (1990) mix galvanized, copper, cast iron and PEX. Each material fails differently, so diagnosis starts with what is actually in the walls and ground.
From problem to finished result
A shower that scalded when a tap opened
BeforeA shower ran hot whenever another fixture in the house was used, making it unsafe for children.
AfterTesting found a failed pressure-balance cartridge. Replacing it restored stable temperature, tested with other fixtures running.
Temperature swings when another tap opens point to the valve cartridge. Note which fixtures trigger the swing before the visit.
A tub that drained slower every week
BeforeA tub drained more slowly over weeks, with no single blockage event to explain it.
AfterThe drain and overflow assembly were checked, a build-up in the drain line was cleared, and flow was tested at full volume.
A drain that slows gradually is a build-up or venting fault, not a single blockage. Note the timescale.
Water appearing below a tub
BeforeWater stained the ceiling below a tub, with no leak visible in the bathroom itself.
AfterThe drain and overflow were tested before any opening, locating a failed overflow seal. Repairing it stopped the leak without opening the wall beyond the located joint.
Water below a tub is a drain-or-overflow clue first. Testing locates it before any wall is opened.
Problems Shower and Tub Service Covers
Most shower and tub calls fall into a handful of categories. Here are the ones we see most often in Conyers and how each is handled.
Valves that will not hold temperature
Cartridge and pressure-balance function are tested. The failed part is replaced where the valve body is sound.
Drips with the valve closed
Seat and cartridge are assessed. A showerhead drip is usually a valve fault, not a showerhead fault.
Slow tub drains
Drain, overflow and venting are checked in order, so a blockage is not treated as a venting fault or vice versa.
Leaking overflows and drains
Overflow seals and drain connections are tested before any opening, so the repair follows the located source.
Done properly, tested before we leave
Written price before work
You agree the price and the scope before work starts. Oct-2026 Atlanta market data on this page is background only, never a quote for your job — call for a written price before work.
Work to the adopted code
Shower and tub work is built to the 2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments, effective 1 January 2026. Permits are checked with the City of Conyers or Rockdale County as applicable, where a replacement changes valves or drainage.
Valve, cartridge or drain — identified first
A shower fault is not guessed at. Valve, cartridge, drain and overflow are tested in order, so the repair matches the part that actually failed.
Tested, not assumed
Repaired and replaced valves and drains are run and checked for leaks before we pack up, and old parts are shown to you so you can see what was replaced.
What you receive
Clear records you can keep and share.
Parts list
Every fitting and fixture noted on the invoice.
Pressure test
Line tested and confirmed before we leave.
What to know before the visit
Three observations make a shower or tub visit faster. Here is what to note before calling.
When temperature swings
Note which other fixtures trigger a swing. That pattern points directly to the valve cartridge.
Drip or flow problem
A drip with the valve closed and low flow while running are different faults. Note which you have.
Where water appears
Water at the showerhead, at the tub rim, or below the tub each point to a different part. Note the location.
Covering Conyers and nearby Rockdale County
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No firm price is possible before the valve type and fault are known. As background only, Oct-2026 Atlanta market data, not SoCo Plumbers' prices — call for a written price before work.: Angi's Atlanta average for a plumber visit was $316 (range $174–$460) in July 2026. A written price is agreed after diagnosis.
That points to a pressure-balance or cartridge fault in the shower valve: when another fixture draws cold water, the valve fails to compensate. The cartridge is tested and replaced where the valve body is sound.
Usually the valve. A showerhead drip with the valve closed means the valve is not shutting off, and replacing the head alone will not stop it. The valve is assessed first.
Call for Shower and Tub Services in Conyers
A shower that will not hold temperature, a tub that drains slowly, or a leak below a tub — call SoCo Plumbers at +17708971640 during business hours. Valve, cartridge or drain, identified first.
Call SoCo Plumbers
Call SoCo Plumbers Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM for shower and tub service. Tell us whether it is temperature, drip, drainage or a leak below, and what triggers it.
- Phone+17708971640
- HoursMonday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM · Saturday and Sunday closed
- Address5179 W Shore Dr, Conyers, GA 30094