Bathroom Tubs and Showers
Expert Plumbing Maintenance and Repair in Sherman TX
Some people say the kitchen is the center of family life, but the bathroom is the true hub of most family activity. Our Spencer Sherman TX plumbing company knows that your bath and shower area mean more than "just plumbing" to you, so we treat our plumbing customers like family!
Everyone from Mom and Dad to the kids and the family dog clean up in the bath or shower area. Toddlers get potty training there and teenage boys learn to shave there. The bath can be the scene of a quiet, candle-scented getaway or a chaotic battle for territory before school each morning. If anything goes wrong with fixtures, drains or pipes, the bathroom can quickly become a disaster area.
Let our local plumbing experts keep your bathroom in clean, working order 24/7, with guaranteed prompt service whenever you need it. Our plumbing technicians can repair any brand of tub or shower, even when it's an emergency! Call us or notify us online anytime to see what The Punctual Plumber can do for you!
Choosing Your Bathtub
Whether you have a brand new home in the Sherman-Denison area, or want a completely remodeled bathroom, Spencer Plumbing of Sherman has everything you need. Few bathrooms today feature a gigantic deep clawfoot tub large enough for a full-size adult. Modern three-wall acrylic tub inserts are too short and narrow for true relaxation. When choosing a new bathtub, our expert plumbers will help you consider functionality first.
Do you want a soaking tub, a jetted tub, an air pool tub, a basic tub, or something in between? Depending on what you prefer, tub prices can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Large baths or whirlpool units use a lot of water and draw more from your home's hot water heater. You might want to consider a separate, in-line bath heater. We'll work to help you fit your preferences into any budget.
Consider style as well as materials when installing a new bathtub. Acrylic has different practical purposes than cast iron, enameled steel, copper, or other brand-specific tub materials. Our Sherman area plumbers take into account details such as the specifications of your entire bathroom space, including where drains and faucet holes need to be located to fit an existing plumbing system.
There are six basic installation types for most bathtubs:
- Drop-In tubs, also called deck-mounted bathtubs, fit into a pre-cut area that is one-inch narrower on all sides than the outside dimensions of the tub lip. Once dropped in, this lip creates a seal between the two surfaces. Drop in tubs require substantial support under the base, and not just at the tub lip.
- Under-mount bathtubs have a tub surround built over the lip of the tub. These bathtub installations require more labor, but result in a more attractive, professional look.
- Alcove or skirted bathtubs are installed into a three-wall tiled area with a shower curtain enclosing the fourth side. These fit smaller, narrower bath areas.
- Corner bathtubs offer a classy look and a tub big enough for two. Most corner tubs are five sided, although some brands use a rounded front. This style can be found in drop-in and undermount variations.
- Freestanding or clawfoot bathtubs bring an old fashioned look to the bathroom, often complimented with antique style faucets and fixtures.
- Walk-in bathtubs feature a door in the side, lowering the step down into the tub from the usual 20 inches or so to just five inches. This is a great safety feature for homes with elderly or disabled residents.
Our Plumbers Handle Every Detail
When you need a bath or shower repaired, installed or remodeled, there's no need to sweat the details. That's our job at Spencer Plumbing of Sherman. We provide top quality workmanship to fit every specification and keep the job on schedule.
We know space can be a problem when remodeling an existing bathroom, so our trained plumbers carefully measure every outside dimension of your tub area - length, width and height. Typically, bathtub lengths range from 5 feet to 5.5 feet to 6 feet. Width and depth can also vary, greatly impacting your enjoyment of the tub.We also consult with our Sherman area customers about their preference for jets or whirlpools and all the various safety considerations and electrical requirements for those systems. We work on exact drain and pump placement to fit your bathroom floor plan as well.
Shower Selection
Not every bathroom has a bathtub. Some people prefer showers, or a tub/shower combination. When remodeling any bath area, one of the simplest options is installing a shower panel in an existing shower. We can put in a new panel that adds multiple function shower heads, hand showers, and spray nozzles at several levels.
A more expensive shower option is a custom shower system with various shower heads, body sprays, and controls tiled into the shower wall. Experienced plumbers with Spencer Plumbing of Sherman can also install a pre-built shower enclosure that makes your old shower area look like new!
As with the bathtub installations and remodels, we can also add a variety of ADA-compliant fixtures to keep your family safe getting in and out of the shower. Consider these possible safety features:
- Safety grab bar
- Bathtub chairs with handles
- Ergonomic shower seats
- Over-the-ledge tub benches
- Pause control handheld showers
- Tubs grips
- Walk-in tubs
Our experienced Spencer plumbers look forward to solving all your plumbing repair, installation and service needs. Contact a Sherman Texas plumber online, or call (972) 924-9505 or (903) 207-4102 any time!