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A Shower That Leaks From the Bottom is Usually a Shower Pan Leak

There are a number of reasons for a leaking shower. Your leaky shower could be caused at the solder connections of the shower or tub valves just because they are getting old. Sometimes your shower valve has a screw-on connection that isn't tightened enough. Even if the connection is tight, they can leak. A bad shower cartridge or bad shower stems and seats can cause a leaking shower. You might even have holes in the shower valve body. However, if you notice the water is around the base of the shower, you probably have a shower pan leak.


WHAT EXACTLY IS A SHOWER PAN? 

 A shower pan is something that goes below the shower tiles & mortar that forms the floor of the shower. This liner is an additional means to waterproof the bathroom floor and prevent leakages and seepage into the floor and subsequently to the floor beneath the bathroom.
HOW DO I KNOW IT'S A SHOWER PAN LEAK?
A shower pan leak will present itself distinctly. You'll notice things like
  • Shower Leaks from the Bottom
  • Mold Around the Shower
  • Water Leak from Ceiling
  • Slope or Curve in the Shower Flooring
  • Cracking Floor of the Shower

There are several things that can cause your shower pan to leak. A leaking shower pan can be caused by things like:
  • Age of the house
  • House settling
  • The type of Shower Pan used. They actually used to be made of sheet lead
  • Punctures or an accidental compromise before the tile was set

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPLACE A LEAKING SHOWER PAN?

There is going to be some demolition involved. The shower pan liner itself is not that expensive, in the neighborhood of $400. Depending on whether your shower uses molded inserts or if it's actually tiled, you'll be looking at anywhere from $1000 to $1600 to the replace the mud and tile portion of the shower. You will want new shower valves & trim. Often, the final cost will depend on the new fixtures you choose, whether your project requires moving the shower drain.

DO PLUMBERS REPLACE SHOWER PANS?

Some plumbers do and some don't. Duncan Plumbing Solutions in Waxahachie. You'll definitely need a great plumber like Duncan Plumbing connect the shower pan to the drain. Things that are important to look out for when installing a new shower pan is to make sure the drain is properly lined up. In many instances, there's the need to re-plumb the drain lines. This involves chipping concrete, digging and cutting through the sub flooring. This is both costly and technical so you'll want to hire the best plumber for the job. Call the experienced professionals at Duncan Plumbing in Waxahachie.
 

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