A bathtub replacement refreshes the bath and the plumbing behind it. The swap covers the drain, the supply, and the tub's fit.
The removal
The old tub comes out with the surround and the access. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the removal is the first step.
The drain
The new tub's drain and the overflow connect to the trap. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the trap is the seal.
The supply
The faucet and the valves connect to the supply lines. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the hookup is the supply.
The fit
The new tub sits level and fits the space and the doorways. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the fit is the install.
The walls
The surround and the waterproofing finish the walls. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the finish is the seal.
The test
The tub and the faucet get the water test before the walls close. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the test is the check.
The call
Replace the tub right. Call 888-217-3585 and Birmingham Plumbing Pros will match you with a Birmingham pro for the swap.
Plumbing in Birmingham: what to know
In Birmingham, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Jefferson County — from Mountain Brook, Homewood and Tarrant to ZIP codes like 35203, 35234, 35233 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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