Showers & Tubs in Annapolis, MD
Are you planning to remodel your bathroom? Need to upgrade your shower or tub? Count on your Annapolis shower and tub experts at Heidler, Inc. We will help you choose the right model for your home and install it for you without hassle.
When Is It Time to Replace Your Shower or Tub?
Has your shower or tub been damaged? Is it stained with mold or mildew? These can decrease the value of your home if you are planning on selling it. Water leaks may also develop if a shower or tub is in poor condition, so replacing it may be necessary. Let us help you install a new shower or tub to improve the look of your bathroom.
Aside from functional concerns, you may want to replace your shower or tub if you are remodeling your bathroom and want to upgrade to a more modern look. You may also want to install extra features, such as additional shower heads or a bench seat. These can add functionality as well as comfort.
The part homeowners tend to underestimate is what sits behind the tile. A shower that has been leaking quietly at the pan or valve has usually been wetting framing and subfloor for a long time before anything shows on the surface, and that damage has to be dealt with properly rather than tiled over.
Doing It Properly Behind the Tile
A shower or tub replacement is a plumbing job before it's a finish job. The valve, drain, waste and overflow, and the pan or base all have to be right, and the waterproofing behind the tile has to be continuous. Shortcuts in any of those produce a beautiful bathroom that fails within a few years — usually into the ceiling below.
Because moving or replacing a valve and drain changes plumbing lines, this work generally requires a permit in Anne Arundel County. We handle that as part of the job, the same as with a full bathroom remodel, and we see the work through inspection rather than leaving compliance as somebody else's problem.
- Shower and tub repair, replacement and installation
- Valve, drain and waste-overflow work
- Additional shower heads and bench seating
- Correct waterproofing behind the finish
- Permitted and inspected work
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Know the warning signs
When to Call for Showers & Tubs
Persistent Mold or Mildew Staining
Staining that returns after cleaning usually means moisture is getting behind the surface, not just sitting on it.
Cracked Tile, Grout or Pan
UrgentAny crack is a path for water into the framing below. On a ground floor that means the subfloor; upstairs it means the ceiling underneath.
A Stain on the Ceiling Below
UrgentDiscoloration under an upstairs bathroom is a shower or tub leaking into the structure. It does not improve on its own.
A Valve That Won't Hold Temperature
UrgentScalding when someone runs a tap elsewhere means the mixing valve has failed — a safety issue as much as a comfort one.
How it works
Straightforward From Call to Cleanup
Call and Talk to a Real Person
Call (410) 268-7191 during office hours and you'll reach a real person — no phone tree. We'll discuss the project and schedule a consultation.
Assess What's Behind It
We check the valve, drain and any moisture damage in the framing before quoting, so surprises don't appear mid-job.
Plan, Permit and Quote
We handle permitting where the work requires it and give you a flat-rate price before anything begins.
Install and Test
We fit the unit, connect valve and drain, verify the waterproofing, and test thoroughly for leaks before the finish goes on.
The Heidler difference
Why Annapolis Trusts Heidler
Serving Annapolis Since 1947
Three generations of bathroom work across this county's housing, from historic downtown to new construction.
Plumbers, Not Just Fitters
Valve, drain and waterproofing are where showers actually fail. Those are plumbing decisions and we treat them that way.
We Deal With What We Find
If there's rot behind the tile, we'll show you and address it rather than covering it up for the next owner to discover.
Permits Handled Properly
Non-compliant work surfaces during an inspection or a house sale, with a fine attached. We do it by the book.
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Questions?
Showers & Tubs FAQs
Do I need a permit to replace a shower or tub?
Usually yes, once the work involves the valve, drain or plumbing lines rather than a purely cosmetic swap. We handle the permit and see it through inspection as part of the job.
Can you convert a tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, and it's a common request — particularly for accessibility. It involves relocating the drain and reworking the valve, so it's a permitted job, but it's very achievable in most Anne Arundel County bathrooms.
There's a stain on my ceiling below the bathroom. How bad is it?
Treat it seriously. It means water has been escaping into the structure long enough to travel and show. The longer it runs the more framing and subfloor is affected, so it's worth investigating now rather than after the next shower.
Why does my shower scald when someone flushes a toilet?
That's a pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve that has failed or was never fitted. Beyond being unpleasant it's a genuine scald risk, and replacing the valve resolves it.
Can I just refinish instead of replacing?
Sometimes, if the unit is structurally sound and the problem is purely cosmetic. If there's a crack, an active leak, or damage behind the surface, refinishing hides the problem rather than fixing it and we'd advise against it.
Where we work
Showers & Tubs Across Anne Arundel County
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