Bathtub Plumbing in Dallas–Fort Worth

Tub plumbing has parts most people never see: the overflow, the waste and overflow gasket behind the tub wall, and the trip lever linkage that operates the stopper. Those are usually the culprits when a tub will not hold water or leaks when filled.

A tub that only leaks when full points to the overflow. A tub that leaks whenever water runs points to the drain or the supply.

Symptoms and problems

• • The tub will not hold water
• • A leak that only appears when the tub is full
• • Water dripping into a room below during a bath
• • Water coming from the spout while the shower runs
• • Slow tub drainage

Common causes

• • A failed overflow gasket or loose overflow plate
• • A worn stopper mechanism or misadjusted linkage
• • A cracked tub shoe or corroded drain assembly
• • A worn diverter in the tub spout
• • Hair buildup in the drain and trap

Typical solutions

• • Replacing the waste and overflow assembly
• • Adjusting or replacing the stopper linkage
• • Replacing the tub spout or diverter
• • Clearing the drain and inspecting for leaks under test

When to get professional help

Leaks that reach a ceiling below need to be found precisely — the visible drip is often far from the source.