Finds hidden leaks behind tile and drywall without tearing out the whole wall. We use it on every job where the source is not obvious.
Shower repair New Braunfels TX that stops the leak for good
When a shower drips, sprays sideways, or drains slow, you need shower repair New Braunfels TX homeowners actually trust to get it right. We handle everything from a worn Moen cartridge to a cracked pan and hidden supply line leak.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is the shower repair job?
Valve or drain
Valve body, drain flange, or pan seal repair with wall access
- 1. Cartridge swap Handle drip or stiff valve, trim pulled and cartridge replaced
- 2. Valve or drain Valve body, drain flange, or pan seal repair with wall access
- 3. Behind the wall Supply line or framing repair, planned in writing first
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- Camera firstWe find the source before opening anything
- Pressure testEvery repair is tested before we close up
What our shower repair service includes
Every shower repair call includes diagnosis, the repair itself, and a full test before we leave.
Work order
Shower Repair- Full leak diagnosis: We inspect the valve, cartridge, drain, pan seal, and supply lines, and use leak detection equipment when the source is hidden. You get a clear answer on what failed and why before we quote the fix.
- Cartridge and valve repair: We replace failed cartridges, O-rings, seats, and valve bodies with Moen, Delta, or Kohler parts matched to your fixture. Every joint is torqued to spec and pressure-tested.
- Drain and pan repair: Loose drain flanges, failed pan liners, and cracked pans are common in New Braunfels homes. We repair the pan, reseal the flange, and confirm the drain flows freely.
- Supply line repair: When a supply line behind the wall splits or pinholes, we open the wall at the leak point, replace the section with copper or PEX, and pressure-test before closing it up.
- Full pressure and drain test: Before we leave, we run hot and cold at full pressure, check every joint for drips, and confirm the drain carries water away. If anything is off, we fix it before we pack up.
- Cleanup and walkthrough: We protect your floors, clean up the work area, and walk you through what was replaced. You will know exactly what we did and how to keep it working.
What the first shower repair visit covers
First visit
We inspect the valve, drain, pan, and supply lines, find the source, and quote the repair in writing.
Shower repair for New Braunfels homes
We handle the shower problems homeowners deal with most.
Dripping shower valve
Cartridge and seat replacement stops the drip
Ceiling leak below
Pan liner and drain flange repair
Slow shower drain
Snake, auger, or hydro jetting to clear it
Freeze-split supply line
Behind-the-wall repair with PEX or copper
Shower repair for New Braunfels businesses
We keep showers working in rental units, gyms, and short-term rentals.
Rental units
Fast turnaround keeps units bookable
Gyms and locker rooms
Multiple shower repairs on one visit
Short-term rentals
Scheduled repairs between guest stays
What shower repair New Braunfels TX really involves
A shower leak never fixes itself. Water behind the wall rots framing, feeds mold, and runs up your bill every day. Fixing the cause correctly the first time is cheaper than the damage it prevents.
A proper repair starts with finding the actual source. Water on the ceiling below is rarely the drain. It is usually a failed pan liner, a loose shower arm, or a pinhole in a copper pipe behind the wall. We open the wall only where the leak detection equipment points us, replace the failed part with code-correct materials, and pressure-test before we close anything up.
New Braunfels homes deal with hard Hill Country water that eats rubber seals and mineral-stains cartridges faster than soft-water cities do. Add Central Texas ground movement, and shower pans crack, grout lines open, and drain flanges pull loose. If you have been searching for shower repair in New Braunfels TX near me and getting thin answers, we can help. We also handle the shower leak repair New Braunfels Texas calls that come in after a freeze event, when a supply line behind the shower wall splits and soaks the framing.
- When it helps
- Drips, ceiling leaks, slow drains, and freeze damage
- What you get
- Diagnosis, repair, and a full pressure test before we leave
How our shower repair process works
Five steps, start to finish. Most jobs are done in a single visit, and you will know the price before we begin.
Tools and methods we use on shower repair
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Confirms whether a slow shower drain is a local clog or a deeper sewer line problem like root intrusion or a collapsed pipe.
Cuts and joins copper supply lines cleanly when we repair a split or pinhole behind the shower wall.
Makes code-correct PEX connections on supply line repairs. PEX is a good match for New Braunfels homes with shifting clay soil.
Clears hair, soap scum, and minor blockages from shower drains before we escalate to hydro jetting.
When to call for shower repair
A homeowner in Gruene notices a wet spot on the ceiling below the upstairs shower after every use.
We run leak detection, confirm the pan liner or drain flange is the source, and repair it without tearing out the whole…
HomesA rental property owner in Veramendi gets a tenant complaint about a shower that will not shut off.
We schedule a same-day visit, shut off the supply, replace the failed cartridge, and check the valve body for scoring.
BusinessesAfter a February freeze, a homeowner in River Chase finds water running down the inside of the shower wall.
We shut off the main, open the wall at the leak point, and replace the split section of supply line with PEX…
HomesA homeowner in Vintage Oaks is tired of a shower handle that is stiff and sprays water sideways.
We pull the trim, replace the scaled cartridge, clean the valve body, and check water pressure at the shower head.
Homes
How shower repair runs in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on hard Hill Country water and expansive clay soil, and both take a toll on shower plumbing.
Downtown New Braunfels
Older homes with original galvanized or polybutylene supply lines. Shower valve failures here often trace back to corroded pipe, not the cartridge.
Gruene
Historic homes with tight wall cavities. We plan shower repairs carefully to avoid disturbing original tile and framing.
River Chase
Homes on clay-heavy lots where shower pans crack after wet-dry cycles. Pan liner and drain flange repairs are common here.
- Downtown New Braunfels
- Gruene
- River Chase
- Veramendi
- Vintage Oaks
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoGruene ceiling leak stopped
Before: A homeowner in Gruene had a wet ceiling stain below the upstairs shower that got worse every week. A previous company guessed at the drain and resealed it, but the leak continued. The ceiling drywall was soft and starting to sag.
After: We ran leak detection and found a failed pan liner joint, not the drain. We repaired the liner, resealed the drain flange, and tested with a 20-minute hot-water run. The ceiling below stayed dry, and the homeowner patched the drywall two days later.
River Chase freeze repair
Before: After a February freeze, a River Chase homeowner found water running down the inside of the shower wall. The supply line behind the wall had split, and the framing was soaked. They shut off the main and called us the same morning.
After: We opened the wall at the leak point, replaced the split copper section with PEX, and pressure-tested the run for 15 minutes. We checked the rest of the bathroom supply lines for freeze damage and found none. The wall was patched and the shower was back in service the same day.
Vintage Oaks valve replacement
Before: A Vintage Oaks homeowner had a shower handle that was stiff and sprayed water sideways. Two cartridge swaps by another company had failed within 18 months. The valve body was scored and the cartridge was scaled with calcium.
After: We replaced the valve body and installed a new Moen cartridge and trim. We flushed the line to clear debris, checked water pressure at the shower head, and confirmed smooth handle operation. No drip, no spray, and the fix has held for over a year.
Shower problems we fix in New Braunfels
Most shower calls fall into a handful of categories.
Shower drips constantly even when the handle is off
A steady drip wastes hundreds of gallons a month, stains the pan, and usually means the cartridge or seat has failed.
Water stains on the ceiling below the shower
Water showing up below the shower almost always means a pan liner, drain flange, or supply line failure.
Shower drains slowly or backs up
A slow shower drain is often hair and soap scum, but in older New Braunfels homes it can be root intrusion in a clay sewer line.
Shower sprays sideways or the handle is hard to turn
A worn mixer valve or mineral-scaled cartridge makes the handle stiff and sends water where it should not go.
Why homeowners call us first
A shower that leaks wastes water, rots framing, and drives up your bill. Fixing it correctly the first time costs less than the damage it prevents.
Same-day service available
Most shower repairs are a two-to-four-hour job, and we keep same-day shower repair New Braunfels TX slots open for active leaks.
Leak found, not guessed
We use leak detection equipment and a sewer camera to confirm where water is actually coming from before we cut drywall.
Code-correct parts and methods
Every repair follows the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code, with copper pipe, PEX tubing, or CPVC matched to what is already in…
Written pricing before we start
You get the price in writing before a wrench turns.
What you get on a shower repair job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written findings
What failed and why, in plain language
Repair photos
Before and after shots of the work area
Written quote
Scope and price before any work begins
16 years of licensed plumbing experience
Comal Crest Plumbing has been fixing showers in Comal County since 2010.
Valve body condition
We check for scoring and mineral scale that causes repeat cartridge failures
Pan and drain seal
We inspect the liner and flange for the leaks that show up on ceilings below
Water pressure
High pressure wears cartridges fast, so we measure it at the shower head
Is your New Braunfels area covered?
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- 78132
- 78130
- 78131
- 78135
Towns we serve.
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What New Braunfels homeowners say
Our shower started dripping into the closet below and I was sure we needed a full tear-out. Comal Crest found a failed pan liner joint, repaired it, and resealed the pan in one afternoon. That was six months ago and it is bone dry. They quoted the price before they started and it did not move.
The cartridge in our Moen shower valve had been replaced twice by another company and it kept failing. Comal Crest checked the water pressure, found debris in the line, flushed it out, and put in a new cartridge. No drip since. They actually explained why it kept happening instead of just swapping parts again.
After the last freeze, our shower supply line split behind the wall. They came out same day, shut it down, opened the wall, and replaced the section with PEX. Clean work, drywall patched, and they tested everything before they left. Fair price and no runaround.
Frequently asked questions about shower repair
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(737) 707-1110A cartridge swap sits at the low end. A valve body replacement or a pan leak that requires opening the wall lands at the high end. Behind-the-wall supply line repairs and tile work push the number higher. We quote in writing before we start, so you know the number before a wrench turns.
We handle cartridge and valve replacement, drain and pan leaks, shower arm and head swaps, and behind-the-wall supply line repairs. We serve Gruene, River Chase, Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Creekside, and the surrounding Comal County neighborhoods. Call and we will get a plumber to your door.
In Texas, most shower leaks trace back to hard water eating rubber seals, ground movement cracking a pan or opening a grout line, or a freeze event splitting a supply line behind the wall. New Braunfels water is heavy with calcium, so cartridges and O-rings fail faster here than in soft-water cities. If water shows up on the ceiling below, stop using the shower and call us. We will find the source with leak detection equipment before we open anything.
Yes. Shower valve repair New Braunfels is one of our most common calls, and we stock Moen, Delta, and Kohler cartridges and trim on the truck so most valve jobs finish in a single visit. We shut off the supply, pull the trim, inspect the valve body for scoring, replace the failed parts, and pressure-test before we close it up. Most valve repairs take about two hours.
Related services
Other services from the same team.
- Bathtub InstallationTub installs mean moving drain lines, setting the overflow, and getting the rough-in right.
- Bathtub RepairA tub that drains slowly or leaks at the overflow is usually a worn gasket or drain shoe.
- Sink InstallationKitchen, bath, and utility sinks installed with new supply lines, a proper P-trap, and sealed drains.
Book shower repair New Braunfels TX today
(737) 707-1110A leaking shower gets worse, not better. Water behind the wall rots framing, feeds mold, and drives up your bill every day. Written pricing before we start.
Call Comal Crest Plumbing
Reach us at (737) 707-1110 any time, day or night. For standard repairs we book same-day slots and call ahead with a real arrival window. For emergencies, we dispatch immediately. You can also email info@comalcrestplumbing.com and we will get back to you the same business day.