Shower & Tub Plumbing Services Jacksonville, FL
RiverCity Plumbing provides shower and tub plumbing services in Jacksonville, FL, including pressure-balancing valve replacement, tub-to-shower conversions, showerhead upgrades, and drain clearing. In Jacksonville's hard water, shower valve cartridges and showerhead screens clog with calcium scale every 2–3 years without a water softener — a 50/50 white vinegar soak dissolves light scale, but failing cartridges require replacement. Call 904-760-7837.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my shower pressure low in Jacksonville?
The most common cause is a mineral-clogged shower head. Jacksonville's 15.3 GPG hard water deposits calcium inside the shower head nozzles, reducing flow dramatically. Soaking the head in white vinegar or replacing it usually restores full pressure. If pressure is low only in the shower but fine elsewhere, a failing pressure-balancing valve cartridge may be the issue.
My shower keeps dripping after I turn it off — what's wrong?
A dripping shower is almost always a worn cartridge or ceramic disc valve inside the shower valve body. In Jacksonville, hard water accelerates cartridge wear. We replace the cartridge with a mineral-resistant version — usually without opening the wall — to stop the drip permanently.
Can you fix a leaking shower without destroying my tile?
In most cases, yes. We access the shower valve through the valve cover plate or from an adjacent wall access panel when possible, preserving your tile. We also specialize in minimally invasive repairs for older homes with original tile showers in Riverside and Avondale.
How do I know if my shower pan is leaking?
Signs of a shower pan leak include water stains on the ceiling below the bathroom, soft or spongy flooring near the shower, or mold/mildew growth at the base of walls adjacent to the shower. In Florida's humidity, even a small pan leak accelerates mold growth. Call us immediately if you suspect a pan leak.
Need a plumber today?
60-minute response during business hours; fast after-hours response when available.
Call 904-760-7837