A leaking or corroded shower drain needs replacing before it damages the ceiling below. Here is the Midland guide.
The drain parts
The shower drain includes the strainer, the body, and the seal to the pan. A failure here leaks around the drain.
The replacement
The old drain is cut or unscrewed out, and a new one is sealed into the pan and connected to the drain line.
The access
The drain is usually reached from below through the ceiling or an access panel.
The call
A pro handles the seal correctly. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Midland, this is a common fix for a stained ceiling below a shower.
Seal the shower
A new drain stops the drip below. Call 888-217-3585 and Midland, TX Plumber Connect will match you with a Midland pro.
Plumbing in Midland: what to know
In Midland, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Midland County — from Odessa, Andrews and Big Spring to ZIP codes like 79701, 79703, 79707 — 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 Midland?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Midland, TX Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Midland.