Can a leaking or hot-only shower valve be repaired? Often, yes. A worn cartridge or valve seat can usually be replaced to stop a leak. If the valve is too worn or its parts are discontinued, we replace the valve in the wall. On a recent Broken Arrow job we reached the valve from the back of the wall, so the tile stayed untouched. The price we give you when we walk in the door is the price, with no hidden fees.
Shower & Tub Valve Repair
When your shower or tub faucet won't turn off or starts leaking, our crew provides reliable valve repair and replacement services across Tulsa and surrounding communities. We handle worn cartridges, damaged valve seats, and older plumbing systems.
What we see in Tulsa-area homes
- Bathtub faucets that will not turn off or shut off completely.
- Worn or damaged valve seats in older tubs that prevent proper sealing.
- Leaking shower faucets requiring cartridge replacements.
- Outdated three-handle valves that need complete replacement due to wear.
- Rough-in valve installations needed for bathroom remodeling projects.
How we fix it
- Inspecting the fixture to determine if a cartridge or valve seat replacement will stop the leak.
- Removing worn-out components or entire faucet assemblies when damage prevents standard repair.
- Installing new replacement cartridges, valve seats, or complete three-handle and rough-in valves.
- Testing the repaired or newly installed valve assembly to ensure proper operation.
Signs it's time to call
- Your bathtub faucet keeps running and will not shut off completely.
- You notice an active leak coming from the shower faucet handle.
- The faucet handles are exceptionally stiff, loose, or difficult to turn.
- Water pressure drops significantly when operating the shower or other fixtures.
- Your plumbing fixtures are very old and showing signs of internal failure.
Call Acts of Service Plumbing
Call or text (918) 891-1737. Open 24 hours Monday–Saturday · Closed Sunday.
Shower & Tub Plumbing
Leaking shower valves, low pressure, failed cartridges and slow tub drains repaired. New shower and tub valves installed during bathroom updates.
Cartridge repair or full valve replacement?
| What we find | Usually | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Leaking handle or dripping spout | Replace the cartridge | Worn cartridges and internal parts |
| Old tub won't seal | Replace the valve seats | Worn valve seats in older tubs |
| Seats too damaged, or parts discontinued | Replace the valve | Discontinued valve replaced with a Delta 1400 series in Broken Arrow |
| Worn three-handle valve | Repair or replace | Three-handle tub valves |
See how we handled it on a recent job
- Tub and Shower Valve Replacement in Broken Arrow — Broken Arrow, OK 74014. Completed October 2026.
Recent shower & tub valve repair jobs in Bixby
- A new shower valve was part of this Bixby, OK 74008 remodel rough-in, along with two dual vanities and a gas line. Drains were moved under the slab. Completed October 22, 2026, that wider remodel scope is recorded in Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Rough-In in Bixby.
Real shower & tub valve repair jobs across the Tulsa area
Catoosa, OK
- Our crew replaced a shower cartridge during this Catoosa, OK 74015 visit. The same job included an outdoor hydrant washer repair and toilet hose replacement. Completion was November 20, 2025; the combined record is Shower, Hydrant and Toilet Repairs in Catoosa.
Claremore, OK
- New PEX connections joined the replacement shower valve to the existing copper at this Claremore, OK 74019 home. That valve installation was completed June 9, 2026. Its supply-piping work is described in the record Shower Valve Replacement in Claremore.
Glenpool, OK
- A leaking shower pan was part of the Glenpool, OK 74033 job completed October 19, 2026. The scope included replacement of the drain piping and shower valve. Those concealed plumbing tasks appear together in Shower Drain and Valve Replacement in Glenpool.
Jenks, OK
- The hallway tub and shower received matte black trim supplied by the homeowner at this Jenks, OK 74037 home. Completion was September 24, 2026. Read Tub and Shower Trim Replacement in Jenks to see which trim pieces were changed, rather than assuming the whole valve inside the wall was replaced.
See how we handled it on real jobs
The shower and valve accounts here use actual job records. Real photographs from before and after the work accompany the write-ups, rather than images of unrelated bathroom installations.
Where we do this work
For shower controls throughout the Tulsa metro, we send our same crew licensed in Oklahoma under #035596. The communities in that service area are Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Owasso, Jenks, Collinsville, Catoosa, Coweta, Glenpool, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Claremore, Skiatook.
Keeping a shower head while replacing the failed control
The Broken Arrow hallway tub and shower only delivered hot water. Its Kohler Fairfax valve was discontinued, so the replacement was the control inside the wall, not every visible accessory. Trystan and Kagen reached it through drywall on the other side of the wall. They installed a Delta 1400 series valve with chrome trim and connected it to the existing copper supplies using PEX transitions.
The homeowner's combination shower head and wand remained. After the valve and connections were installed, the crew restored water and checked operation. That job illustrates the difference between the valve controlling temperature and the shower accessory delivering water. Replacing the failed control did not require discarding the existing head and wand.
At a June 9 Claremore valve replacement, the homeowner supplied the rough-in valve and trim. With the wall already open, the crew removed the old valve, cut the copper, used press fittings and ran PEX to the replacement. Showerhead position was discussed with the homeowner while access was available. This job required work on the valve and its water connections inside the wall; changing only the decorative trim would not have covered that same work.
Pan testing is separate from a cartridge repair
On the October 19 Glenpool rebuild, a pan test established a leak without identifying its exact point. Once the tile was removed, the plumbing scope included new drain piping and a Delta 1700 series valve connected to PEX. The rebuild plan called for one pan test before tile and another after tile installation. Tile and drywall installation were outside our scope on that job.
The Jenks visit had a corroded handle screw
A hallway tub and shower in Jenks would not get hot on our September 24 visit. The handle's Allen screw had corroded and would not come out, and the homeowner already had a matte black Delta 1400 series trim kit. Our crew used a ball valve in the bedroom closet to shut off the water before installing the supplied trim. The finished installation included the new handle, wall plate and tub spout supplied in that trim kit.
That record describes a trim installation; it does not say a new rough-in valve was installed inside the wall. The Claremore job, by comparison, involved both a homeowner-supplied rough-in valve and matching trim, with press and PEX connections to existing copper. Tell us which pieces you have bought before the visit. A handle, wall plate and tub spout are visible trim; the control valve sits inside the wall and is a separate part.
Warranty coverage also depends on whether you supply the fixture or we provide it. Customer-supplied parts carry our 90-day coverage on labor and the parts we add. Parts we provide carry at least a one-year warranty. If you plan to supply your own trim kit or valve, we can explain that coverage before starting the installation work.
Straight Answers
Do you repair three-handle bathtub valves?
Yes, our crew repairs and replaces three-handle tub valves when handles fail to turn off or components become worn.
Can you fix a leaking shower faucet?
Yes, we replace worn shower cartridges and internal parts to stop active leaks.
What if the valve seat is too damaged to repair?
If internal parts like old valve seats are severely worn and damaged, our plumber will recommend replacing the faucet assembly.
What are your business hours?
Open 24 hours Monday–Saturday · Closed Sunday. This schedule applies to shower-valve service as well as our other plumbing repairs.
How does your pricing work?
We check the shower problem and quote the repair before work starts. You pay that agreed price, without hidden fees added after the repair.
Why does my shower only run hot?
The valve or its cartridge has usually failed. On a recent Broken Arrow job the valve's parts were discontinued, so we replaced the valve.
Do you have to tear out tile to replace a shower valve?
Not always. When there is access from the other side of the wall, we cut the drywall there and leave the tile alone.
Was the shower head replaced with the Broken Arrow control valve?
No. The existing shower head and handheld wand stayed while the discontinued control valve and trim were replaced.
Can I provide both the shower rough-in valve and its trim?
Yes. The Claremore homeowner supplied both components for the June 9 valve replacement.
Does a leaking shower pan test identify the exact failure point?
Not necessarily. The Glenpool test confirmed a leak but did not establish its exact location.
