A walk-in shower needs waterproofing, a sloped pan, and a properly set drain. Here is the New Britain guide.
The pan
The shower floor must slope to the drain and be fully waterproofed, whether it is a pre-made pan or a custom one.
The drain
The drain location and type are set before the pan is built, with the drain body sealed to the waterproofing.
The valve
The shower valve is set at the right height and depth for the finished wall.
The call
A pro coordinates the waterproofing and the plumbing. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the pan is where leaks start.
A shower that lasts
Get the details right the first time. Call 888-217-3585 and New Britain Home Plumbing Co will match you with a New Britain pro.
Plumbing in New Britain: what to know
In New Britain, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Capitol Planning Region County — from Bristol, Hartford and Meriden to ZIP codes like 06053, 06051, 06052 — 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.
Need a hand in New Britain?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and New Britain Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in New Britain.