Shower Installation
Shower installation and valve replacement across the DMV. Serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia from Suitland, MD.
The difference between a great shower and a frustrating one is mostly hidden in the wall: the valve. Modern pressure-balanced and thermostatic valves hold temperature steady when a toilet flushes elsewhere in the house, which older setups famously do not.
We install shower systems across the DC metro, from a straight valve-and-trim upgrade to the plumbing side of a full renovation, working solo or alongside your contractor.
Shower work we handle
Whether the tile is staying or the whole enclosure is changing, the plumbing behind it has to be set correctly the first time, because it gets sealed behind a wall.
- Pressure-balanced and thermostatic valve installation
- Complete trim kits: heads, handhelds, body sprays
- Valve replacement behind existing tile where access allows
- Rough-in plumbing for renovations and new enclosures
- Conversions from tub-shower combos to walk-in showers
What to expect on the day
When we arrive, the first thing we do is listen and look, because the visible symptom is not always the real problem. We diagnose the actual cause, explain it to you in plain language, and give you an honest price before any work starts. You approve it, and only then do we begin. When the work is done, we test it, walk you through what we did, and leave the space clean. That is the same process on every job, whether it is a small repair or a major replacement.
Whatever the job, you get one licensed Master Plumber from start to finish, an honest price before we begin, and a plumber who cleans up after himself. Ready to get it handled? Request a free quote or call us at any hour. Want to see the kind of work we do? Take a look at our recent projects.
Set right before the wall closes
Shower plumbing is unforgiving: once tile goes up, every mistake becomes a demolition. We set valve depth, height, and alignment to the fixture manufacturer’s spec and pressure-test everything before a single wall closes.
Contractors like working with us for exactly that reason, and homeowners like not opening walls twice.
- Valve depth and alignment set to spec
- Pressure-tested before walls close
- Clean coordination with your tile or contractor
Why the DMV calls Jackson Plumbing
There are plenty of plumbers in the Washington metro. What sets us apart is not a slogan, it is how the work actually gets done. When you call, a real person picks up, 24 hours a day. When we come out, we give you a real arrival window instead of a vague promise to show up sometime. And when we diagnose the problem, we put an honest price on it before we touch anything, so there are never surprise line items on the invoice.
Brandon Jackson has spent nearly three decades in this trade, and he built the business around a simple idea: treat people the way you would want to be treated in your own home. That means explaining what is wrong in plain language, giving you honest options instead of the most expensive one, and leaving the space cleaner than we found it. It is why so much of our work comes from repeat customers and neighbor-to-neighbor referrals across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
We are a licensed Master Plumber, license PLM40000116, fully credentialed in Maryland (109495), Virginia (2710083375), and with WSSC (P-83640), plus ASSE certification and a BBB A-rating. That licensing matters: the code-sensitive work, the permitting, and the connections all get done right, so your plumbing passes inspection and holds up for years. Whether the job at your home is a quick repair or a major replacement, you get the same experienced plumber and the same honest standard.
It also means we stand behind what we do. If something we installed or repaired ever acts up, you call us and we come back, because our reputation across the DMV is worth more than any single invoice. That is the difference between a plumber who is here today and a plumber who has spent nearly thirty years building a name he intends to keep. We would rather do one job right and earn a customer for the next twenty years than rush through three and lose all of them.
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, and did great work.
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
My shower goes scalding when someone flushes. Fixable?
Yes. That is the signature of an old two-handle or non-balanced valve. A pressure-balanced valve holds the mix steady regardless of what the rest of the house is doing, and it is code for new installs for exactly that reason.
Can you replace a shower valve without redoing the tile?
Often, yes: through an access panel behind the wall or a cover plate designed for retrofit. We look at your specific setup and tell you before anything is cut.
What is the difference between pressure-balanced and thermostatic?
Pressure-balanced valves keep the hot-cold ratio steady. Thermostatic valves hold an exact temperature you set. Thermostatic costs more and feels more luxurious; both end the flush-scald problem.
Do you do the plumbing for full shower remodels?
Yes. We handle rough-in, valve setting, and fixture connections, coordinating with your contractor or working alone on the plumbing scope.
Can you convert my tub to a walk-in shower?
We handle the plumbing side of tub-to-shower conversions: relocating the drain, setting the new valve, and roughing in for the new configuration.
Need a plumber you can trust?
Honest work, a fair price, and no hidden fees. Call your 24/7 Master Plumber for the DMV.