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Showers & Tubs


Shower Drain Repair Experts In The Los Angeles Area

Every service you need for your bathroom pipes, showers and tubs can be found at Ritz Plumbing Bath Service. We can make your bathroom more reliable, modern and aesthetically pleasing.

Diagnosis
Our services include first and foremost, diagnosis of problems. You want to know why things are not working as they should. We will discover the issue – even if the cause is not obvious. Then, we will explain it in terms you can understand.

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Fixing Leaks
The need to take care of leaks is very common. We are skilled at tracking down and fixing any leaks, including in those in your bathtub, shower, sink or connecting pipes.

Repairs
No matter what the repair you need in your bathroom, we will fix it if you choose. Certain items may become so damaged or worn that they will never work well again. In those cases, repair is out of the question.

Choosing Replacements
In some cases, we might decide together that the problem is beyond repairing and some replacements should be done instead. It is not unusual for an older home to have a bathroom sink or tub faucet that no longer functions properly. Whenever needed, we can help you choose excellent replacement parts.

Installations
We will install all new items professionally so they will work properly in the future. We have all the right tools and all the experience needed to replace old fixtures and pipes, or to put in new ones altogether.

Remodeling
You may be planning an all-out remodeling job for the bath or baths in your house. We will act as your consultants in planning the setup of the rooms. We will help you choose reliable parts that will also match your decorating scheme the way you have envisioned it.

Special Features
We can also install those extra special design features for a remodeling project. Whirlpool baths and rigs for steam rooms are just a couple of the special services we offer.

Green Bathrooms
We can equip the baths in your home with water saving measures and make them more energy efficient. For instance, we can help you with water conservation by installing new low-flow showerheads. You might also choose tankless water heaters to save on both water and energy.

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Drain Cleaning
Stopped up drains can be a nuisance and even cause a health threat. We understand that you need these situations to be resolved quickly. Therefore, we are available to come to your home and clear out any clogged drains in your bathtub as needed

We will keep this part of your home in excellent repair. We will also consult with you to help you find all the fixtures, knobs and other bathroom items that will suit your tastes yet still be long-wearing and reliable. Then, we will install everything to your specifications based on what you want for your home. We will make sure that you can use all your bathroom amenities in comfort and convenience.

Symptoms and Signs You Need Plumbing Help
Symptom: Your sink drains slowly or gurgles when it drains.
A plumber can help you efficiently and effectively. The P-trap may need to be cleared. If so, that section of the pipes needs to be disassembled, cleaned and put back together. On the other hand, your problem might be a clogged drain. This is a messy job, and it is a task that should be done carefully to avoid damaging the pipes.

Symptom: You have a pool of water in the cabinet under your bathroom sink.
If there is actually standing water below your sink, The P-trap may be rusted and need to be replaced. If you do not get the pipes fitted back into place and sealed securely, the problem will continue to occur. Using a plumber will avoid this problem.

Symptom: Faucets drip constantly.
You probably know that your faucet has worn or damaged seals or valves. A plumber can repair it quickly if it is a high quality faucet. However, replacement of the entire faucet system might be the best option in some cases.

Symptom: Water comes out from the showerhead in an irregular pattern, or has restricted flow.
In some cases, you might be able to clean out a minimally corroded showerhead yourself using chemical cleaners. If the problem is severe, a plumber will be able to take it apart and clean it thoroughly and put it back together. He will also know when it needs to be replaced.

Symptom: You have water on the floor when you take a shower even though you have a tub enclosure.
This could point to several different problems. It might be that the doors need to be caulked or sealed. If they are warped or damaged, they might need to be replace. Still, it could be something related more to the pipes and fixtures, like a crack in the tub or a showerhead with a wild stream of spray. Unless you stumble on the solution right away, it is a good idea to find a plumber to help you out.

Symptom: Your water bill takes a dramatic jump.
Plumbers can find the location of any leak. If it is in your bathroom, it might affect any of your fixtures or the pipes connecting them. The plumber will help you decide what the next step will be based on the situation.

Recent Job Reviews

Ritz Plumbing Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 customer reviews

Faucets & Sinks

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Customer Symptoms:

A distressed homeowner contacted us complaining of a leaking sink. He said that the problem had been ongoing, and he had tried to tighten washers in an attempt to fix it.

Issue:

While the homeowner considered himself a handyman around the house, the technician was dispatched to assess the situation. After checking to ensure the washer seat was clear of debris and that the fixture was tightly mounted to the sink, the technician discussed a full faucet replacement.

Resolution:

The homeowner did not want to lose any more money on excess water bills so he agreed to a replacement. The technician turned off the water supply to the home, unbolted the current faucet from the sink and set it to the side. He removed any remaining caulk before setting the new faucet on top of the base. Before applying new caulk, he made sure that the spray hose would line up in the new faucet. It was a tight fit, and the technician had to tweak the fixture so that the hose would be in sync. He then tightened the nuts to ensure that the new faucet was securely mounted on the sink. After reconnecting the water lines and turning the water on in the home, he tested the unit to make sure the installation was successful.

Sewer Repair

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Customer Symptoms:

A homeowner contacted us with reports of a clogged sewer. Before we sent a technician to her home, she was able to tell us that she had recently purchased her home and that it was a few decades old.

Issue:

Armed with this information, the technician asked the homeowner if she knew if she had clay tile pipes in her sewer system. She was not certain, but the technician explained that the roots of the trees in her yard may often be drawn to the warmth and moisture in the sewer lines; clay pipes provide a great way for roots to access the water.

Resolution:

After using a camera to view the pipes, the technician verified that the system was, indeed, made of clay and that the roots had been growing into the loose joints and tiny cracks that had developed over time. Fortunately, the damage had only been done in one area of the pipe, under a particularly large tree, so the technician was confident that he could cut through the roots to remove the clog. However, he suggested that the homeowner consider replacing her pipes with newer PVC or concrete pipes to prevent the situation from reoccurring in the future. The homeowner said she would consider it and contact us to schedule a future appointment.

Drain Cleaning Repair

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Customer Symptoms:

A client called us to ask us if there was any way to unclog the drain in her garage. The strainer was not completely secured on the drain hole when she had been sweeping the garage early, and she reported that she had accidently swept leaves and grass clippings into the pipe.

Issue:

The technician was dispatched to her location to assist her and to determine if the drain needed to be cleaned or if the clog was due to a blockage that was beyond repair.

Resolution:

Our technician first removed the strainer from the drain and fed a cable into the drain pipe. He was then able to plug in the power augur near the drain. The technician set it to function in a clockwise motion and turned on the unit before pushing into the drain. Once he located the source of resistance, he repeatedly pulled the cable out and placed it back into the drain until he was able to successfully break up the clog. He ensured the drain was clean by pouring three buckets of hot water into the pipe.

Installation of Gas Line

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Customer Symptoms:

A business owner called to report that his company was not able to have hot water at his location. He was unsure of the cause, as the hot water had been working the previous day.

Issue:

The technician met the owner to discuss the possible causes of the hot water malfunctioning. After ruling out leaking pipes, the technician determined that the gas line was either clogged or needed to be repaired.

Resolution:

Our technician used an inline camera to detect the source of the issue and found that both the pilot light needed to be relit and that the gas line required replacement. He explained to the customer that over time, the gas lines can become corroded and worn, thus negatively affecting the ability to provide hot water. While the customer was surprised that the technician needed to install a new gas line, he was relieved that we were able to solve the problem before a serious gas leak occurred.

Low Water Pressure

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Customer Symptoms:

A landlord received complaints from multiple tenants in his building that the water pressure was very poor.

Issue:

Although he attributed the first report as merely a problem with a single faucet in the apartment and had previously called a repairman to inspect the unit, after he received calls from every client, he realized that the whole building needed to be checked.

Resolution:

The technician needed to narrow down the cause of the low water pressure. He first checked the water meter to ensure that it was turned on the whole way and that the repairman had not turned it back. He found that the meter itself was not completely on and mentioned this to the client. The client remembered that he had called a repairman to look at one apartment after he received the first call and realized that the repairman may have forgotten to turn it back on the rest of the way. The client thanked the technician for being thorough and narrowing down the cause of the low water pressure so quickly.

Repiping a House

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Customer Symptoms:

Our company received a call from a customer who was suffering from defective galvanized pipes throughout his home. He requested that we send a technician to repipe his entire house to ensure that his property and family would be safe from leaking pipes or other subsequent water damage.

Issue:

In order to completely repipe the home, we needed to bypass the existing distribution system starting at the middle point between the interior and exterior pipes and finishing at different fixtures such as faucets and sinks throughout the house.

Resolution:

As our technician began to work, he noticed that the old pipes had developed many pinhole leaks that were resulting in mold growth in the walls. The technician reassured the homeowner that he did the right thing by calling a plumber because if he had let the problem go much longer, he would have been faced with expensive damages. In addition to replacing the pipes, the technician also repaired the places in the drywall where he had previously accessed the system.

Dishwasher Repair

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Customer Symptoms:

A frustrated homeowner contacted us with a claim that her dishwasher simply wasn’t getting her dishes clean. With four young children and an always-hungry husband, she was becoming increasingly frustrated with doing dishes three times to get them clean.

Issue:

The customer had acknowledged that she had tried different soaps and tablets in an effort to clean her dishes, but nothing was working. The technician assessed the unit and determined that the dishwasher may not be receiving the proper amount of water.

Resolution:

To confirm his suspicion, the technician checked the electrical valve in the unit. This water inlet valve should open up to allow hot water into the unit when it is working properly. However, the technician found that the valve had failed, thus resulting in the lack of water to clean the cookware. The valve was old and beyond repair, so our technician was able to remove it and replace it with a new model. The homeowner already had dishes waiting to go, so the technician remained in her home to verify that the cycle would be completed properly.

24 Hour Plumbing

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Customer Symptoms:

We received a call from a client who was experiencing flood-like waters in her basement. She did not know where the water was coming from and was concerned for the protection of her valuables and furniture.

Issue:

We know how important emergency issues can be so our 24 hour plumber responded within the hour. We surveyed the situation and determined that the excess water was the result of a clogged sewer drain. We asked the customer if she had been experiencing delaying flushes or prolonged refilling times when she used her toilet, and she reported that she had experienced difficulty earlier that day.

Resolution:

We used state-of-the-art equipment and technology to locate the source of the problem. Our technician found that the best method to find the clog was to thread a camera into the drainage system rather than begin digging in areas simply to guess where the issue began. After locating the clog, the technician was able to quickly and efficiently restore the sewer system with minimal damage to the customer’s property. She was happy to know that we took the effort to accurately find the troubled area before we started to rectify the problem.

Sump Pump Installation

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Customer Symptoms:

We received a call from a client requesting that our technicians install a sump pump in her home. She had been experiencing a leaking basement and had a feeling that the old sump pump was to blame.

Issue:

We verified that the sump pump did, in fact, need to be replaced. The client was more than willing to allow us to complete the task because she did not want to have any more water leaking into her basement as she was making plans to furnish it.

Resolution:

Our technician determined where the utility, sewer and water lines were and designated a spot away from this area at the lowest point of the basement. The technician dug a whole to the manufacturer’s recommended depth and put the liner into the hole. He then filled the hole with gravel and attached the discharge pipe to the sump pump. He finished the job by caulking to guard against leaking and adjusting the float valve on the sump pump.

Sprinkler Repair

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Customer Symptoms:

A business owner had contacted us with concerns that his current sprinkler system was not functioning properly. The sprinkler heads would spray water wildly at some times or they would not work at all.

Issue:

He claimed that the sprinkler heads were not directing water correctly and that they appeared to be clogged. We examined the heads and looked for broken and cracked plastic casing to verify that we needed to replace them. We explained to the customer that over time, the heads can become worn due to constant use, weather elements and careless lawn mowers.

Resolution:

Our technician was able to turn off the water system and dig a three-foot diameter ditch around the sprinkler heads. He removed the sprinkler head from the riser using a wrench. The technician attached a new sprinkler head by screwing it back onto the riser. Before he filled the hole, he turned the water supply on to test the system and set the sprinkler pattern to the customer’s needs.