Bathtub Installation
Bathtub installation across the DMV. Serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia from Suitland, MD.
A tub is the heaviest fixture in the bathroom and the least forgiving to install. It has to be dead level, properly supported, and connected to drain and overflow lines that will never be seen again once the surround goes up.
We install tubs across the DC metro: standard alcove tubs, deep soakers, and freestanding tubs with their exposed, no-room-for-error plumbing.
Tub work we do
From a like-for-like replacement to the centerpiece freestanding tub in a renovation, the fundamentals are the same: support, level, connections, and sealing, all done before anything is closed in.
- Alcove tub replacement, old tub out and hauled away
- Deep soaker and jetted tub installation
- Freestanding tubs with floor-mounted or wall tub fillers
- Drain, overflow, and trap assemblies set and tested
- Proper bedding and support so the tub never flexes
What to expect on the day
You get a real arrival window when you call, and we keep it. Once we are in the door, Brandon does not rush to a quick fix. Quality over quantity is how he runs the business, so he takes the time to track down the cause instead of treating a symptom that comes back next month. You hear the diagnosis and the price, and you give the go-ahead before any tools come out. When the job is finished, we test it, tell you what we did, and sweep up behind ourselves.
One licensed Master Plumber handles your job from the first look to the last test, and the price is set before anything starts. If that is the kind of plumber you have been looking for, send us a note about the problem or call any hour of the day. You can also browse photos of jobs we have finished to see the work for yourself.
Support now or cracks later
A tub set without proper bedding flexes under every use, and flexing is what cracks tubs, breaks seals, and opens leaks into the floor below. We bed and support every tub the way its manufacturer specifies.
Then we test the drain and overflow with real water before the surround closes, because finding a leak now costs nothing and finding it later costs a ceiling.
- Bedded and supported to manufacturer spec
- Drain and overflow water-tested before close-in
- Freestanding filler work done clean
Why the DMV calls Jackson Plumbing
Plenty of companies in the Washington metro can send someone to clear a drain. Fewer can send a licensed Master Plumber. Brandon holds Master Plumber license PLM40000116, and he is the one who diagnoses your problem and does the work from start to finish. You get a straight explanation and a price before anything starts, from a plumber who knows the codes.
Customers describe Brandon as knowledgeable and professional, and one called him one of the best plumbers they had ever met. Those reviews come from nearly three decades of doing the job the same way: he listens first, explains what he finds, and recommends what you actually need rather than what costs the most. Much of our business is repeat work and referrals across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and those reviews explain why.
A lot of plumbing work needs a permit, and a permit needs a properly licensed plumber behind it. Jackson Plumbing is a licensed Master Plumber, license PLM40000116, with Maryland license 109495, Virginia license 2710083375, and WSSC credential P-83640, plus ASSE certification and a BBB A-rating. So when your job calls for a permit and an inspection, we handle both correctly, and the work holds up for years after the inspector leaves.
When the owner is the plumber, there is nobody else to blame if a repair fails. Brandon knows that, and it is why he stands behind everything we touch. If a part we put in or a joint we made ever causes a problem, you call and we come back. That trust took years to earn, and he is not going to trade it for a shortcut on your job.
Honest pricing, no hidden fees
The part people dread most about calling a plumber is the bill, because too many outfits hide fees, pad the invoice, or quote one number and charge another. We do not work that way. You get a clear, honest price before any work begins, and that is the price you pay. No surprise line items, no mystery charges, no upsell to the most expensive option when a simpler fix will do. If we think a repair will hold, we tell you, even when a replacement would earn us more. That kind of straight dealing is rare in this trade, and it is exactly why our customers keep calling and keep referring their neighbors. When you are ready to get it handled, call (202) 840-1998 any hour, or tell us what is going on and Brandon will get right back to you.
See Why Clients Recommend Us
Brandon Jackson is one of the best plumbers I have ever met. He is professional, honest…
Celestine RobinsonGoogle ReviewsHe is a man of his word. He shows up when he says he is coming and he cleans up behind himself.
T. T.Google ReviewsTheir service was prompt, professional, and reliable. The pricing was fair, with no hidden fees.
Wesline ReynaGoogle ReviewsBrandon was extremely knowledgeable and professional from the moment he arrived.
M. Owens JonesGoogle ReviewsStraight Answers
How long does a tub replacement take?
A straight alcove swap typically runs a day on the plumbing side. Renovation installs depend on the project’s pace, and we coordinate with your contractor’s schedule.
Can my floor support a big soaker tub?
A filled soaker plus a person is a lot of weight. We check what is under the floor and tell you honestly if the joists need attention before the tub goes in, not after.
What is involved with a freestanding tub?
The drain comes up through the floor at an exact spot, and the filler mounts to floor or wall with its plumbing exposed. Everything shows, so everything has to be precise. That is plumber work, not guess work.
Do you haul away the old tub?
Yes. Old tubs, including cast iron ones that take some persuading, leave with us.
Can you reuse my existing drain location?
When the new tub’s drain lines up, yes. When it does not, we relocate the trap and drain to match. We tell you which situation you have before work begins.
Need a plumber you can trust?
Straight answers and fair prices from a Master Plumber who cleans up after himself. Call any hour.