Service in Lebanon & Lebanon County, PA
Shower & Bathtub Installation in Lebanon, PA
A new shower or tub, or a clean conversion from one to the other, comes down to getting the plumbing right behind the tile. We handle the valves, drains, and supply work that make a bathroom install solid, including the quirks of older Lebanon homes.
The basics
What shower and bathtub installation covers
This is the plumbing side of a shower or tub project: setting the new tub or shower base, installing the mixing valve and trim, connecting and properly venting the drain, and tying into the supply lines. It covers a straight replacement, a new install in a remodel, and the popular tub-to-shower conversion that turns a little-used bathtub into a roomy walk-in shower.
It also covers accessibility. A curbless or low-threshold walk-in shower with the right valve and a hand-held setup makes a bathroom safer to age in, and the plumbing behind it has to be planned from the start. In older Lebanon homes these projects regularly turn up surprises behind the wall: corroded galvanized supply, an undersized or poorly vented drain, or a valve long out of production. We address those as part of doing the install right rather than tiling over them.
Diagnosis
How we plan the install
What is behind the wall decides the job. We assess it before committing to a layout.
Checking the existing plumbing
Before anything comes out, we look at the supply lines, the drain, and the venting serving the current tub or shower. Old galvanized supply or a marginal drain gets flagged now, while the wall is open and fixing it is easy, not after the tile is up.
Drain location and venting
A tub and a shower drain in different spots, so a conversion usually means moving and re-venting the drain. Proper venting is what keeps the drain flowing and sewer gas out, and it is the part amateur jobs most often get wrong.
Valve and layout choices
We help you choose a valve and layout that fit the space and how you will use it, including accessible options like a low threshold, a built-in seat, and a hand-held shower for a bathroom meant to last into later years.
The fix
Installation and conversion work
From a like-for-like swap to a full conversion, the plumbing is what makes it last.
New tub or shower installation
We set the tub or shower base level and supported, install the valve and drain, and connect the supply so everything is solid and leak-free before the surround goes on. A base that is set right does not flex, crack, or leak down the road.
Tub-to-shower conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower means removing the tub, relocating and re-venting the drain, setting the new base or pan, and installing the shower valve. We handle the plumbing so your tile or surround contractor is building on a sound, code-correct base.
Accessible and walk-in showers
For a safer, age-in-place bathroom we install low-threshold and curbless showers with the valves, drains, and hand-held fixtures that make them work. The accessibility starts with the plumbing layout, so we plan it in from the beginning.
Pricing
Cost of shower and bathtub installation in Lebanon, PA
The plumbing portion of a shower or tub install varies with the scope. A straightforward like-for-like swap is the lower end. A tub-to-shower conversion that relocates and re-vents the drain, or an install that uncovers corroded supply behind the wall, costs more because there is more to do. The full project cost also depends on tile and finish work, which a remodeler may handle alongside us.
We quote the plumbing work clearly after seeing what is behind the wall — older bathrooms hide surprises, and an honest estimate accounts for them rather than springing them on you mid-job.
Related work and service areas
What we also handle, and where
Bathroom projects rarely stay in one lane. If we uncover corroded galvanized supply, replacing it or planning a repipe keeps the new shower from inheriting old problems. We also set toilets and install faucets to finish the room, and a basement bath ties straight into our basement plumbing work.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Can you convert my bathtub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, tub-to-shower conversions are one of our common projects. We remove the old tub, relocate and re-vent the drain to suit a shower, set the new base or pan, and install the shower valve. The result is a roomier, easier-to-use shower, and we handle the plumbing so the tile work goes on a sound base.
Do you do the tile work too, or just the plumbing?
Our part is the plumbing that makes the install solid: the valve, the drain and venting, the base, and the supply connections. Many customers pair us with a tile or surround contractor for the finishes, and we coordinate so they are building on a correct, leak-free base. We will be clear about where our work ends and the finish work begins.
What surprises come up in older Lebanon bathrooms?
The usual ones are corroded galvanized supply lines, a drain that is undersized or poorly vented, and a valve model no longer made. None are deal-breakers, but they are far cheaper to fix while the wall is open than to discover after the tile is set. We check for them up front so the estimate reflects the real job.
Can you install a curbless or accessible shower?
Yes. Low-threshold and curbless walk-in showers, built-in seats, and hand-held fixtures make a bathroom safer to use over time, and the plumbing layout is what makes them possible. We plan the drain, slope, and valve placement from the start so the accessible shower works as well as it looks.
Why does a tub-to-shower conversion need drain work?
A tub drain and a shower drain sit in different places and often at different sizes, so converting one to the other means relocating the drain and re-venting it correctly. Proper venting keeps the drain flowing and blocks sewer gas. Skipping that step is the most common reason a cheap conversion drains slowly or smells, so we do not cut it.
How long does a shower or tub install take?
The plumbing stage is usually a day or two, depending on whether the drain has to move and what we find behind the wall. That is separate from tile and finish work, which adds time. After we see the bathroom and the existing plumbing, we give you a realistic schedule for our portion of the project.
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Planning a new shower or tub?
Call to plan the install or a tub-to-shower conversion. Done right behind the tile, all of Lebanon County.