Lets us see inside the drain line before we quote. Root intrusion, scale, and collapsed pipe all look different on camera, and each needs a different repair.
Bathtub repair New Braunfels TX done right the first time
When your tub leaks, drains slow, or the faucet drips, you need bathtub repair New Braunfels TX homeowners actually trust. We handle everything from a bathtub fix New Braunfels TX to full drain and faucet replacement. One call solves it.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is the job?
Drain repair
Camera inspection plus clearing or repairing a clogged or damaged drain line.
- 1. Fixture fix Gasket, cartridge, or drain shoe replacement on an accessible tub.
- 2. Drain repair Camera inspection plus clearing or repairing a clogged or damaged drain line.
- 3. Line replacement Failed section of drain or supply line cut out and replaced, planned in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe look inside before we quote
- Flat priceYou hear the number before we start
What is included in a bathtub repair visit
Every bathtub repair call includes a full diagnosis, a flat written price, the repair itself, and a leak test before we leave.
Work order
Bathtub Repair- Full drain and overflow inspection: We pull the overflow plate and strainer, inspect the gasket and drain shoe, and check the P-trap connection. This is where most tub leaks start, and it takes about 20 minutes to rule in or out.
- Faucet and valve diagnosis: We test the tub faucet for drips, check cartridge wear, and inspect the supply lines and shutoff valves. If the cartridge is the problem, we replace it with the correct Moen, Delta, or Kohler part.
- Camera inspection when needed: If the drain is slow or backing up, we run a sewer camera to see what is actually in the line. Root intrusion, scale, and collapsed pipe all look different on camera, and the fix is different for each.
- Code-correct parts and materials: We use plumber's putty, Teflon tape, and drain assemblies that meet Uniform Plumbing Code. No hardware-store shortcuts that fail in six months. Parts are included in the quoted price.
- Leak test and cleanup: Before we leave, we fill the tub, run the shower, and watch the drain and overflow for leaks. Then we wipe down the tub, haul off old parts, and walk you through what we did and why.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We inspect the drain, overflow, and faucet, then explain what we found and what it takes to fix it.
Bathtub repair at your home
Most home tub calls are one-visit repairs. Here is what we handle.
Leaking overflow
Gasket and drain shoe replacement with a full leak test.
Slow or clogged drain
Snake, jet, or camera the line and clear the blockage.
Dripping faucet
Cartridge, seat, and O-ring replacement on the existing valve.
Water at tub base
Drain shoe and P-trap inspection and repair.
Bathtub repair for businesses
Hotels, gyms, and rental properties need tubs working on a schedule that keeps units in service.
Hotels and motels
Guest room tub repairs scheduled around occupancy.
Gyms and locker rooms
Shower and tub drain clearing to keep facilities open.
Rental properties
Fast turnaround on tenant tub issues to reduce vacancy.
Bathtub repair New Braunfels TX: what the job really involves
A tub leak is water where water should not be, and in a slab home that gets expensive fast. Fixing it properly the first time protects the floor, the foundation, and your water bill.
Bathtub repair New Braunfels TX is the trade of diagnosing and fixing the tub itself, its drain assembly, overflow gasket, faucet, and the supply or waste lines feeding it. That means pulling the overflow plate, checking the wax ring or gasket seal, snaking or hydro jetting a clogged drain, and replacing worn cartridges inside a Moen or Delta valve. Sometimes it is a cracked drain shoe or a failed P-trap under the slab.
In New Braunfels, we see the same handful of failures over and over. Hard Hill Country water eats faucet cartridges and leaves scale in the drain. Older homes near Gruene and Downtown have cast iron drains that rust through. Newer builds in Veramendi and Vintage Oaks often have PVC drain assemblies installed with too little support, so the shoe cracks. If you are searching for bathtub repair in New Braunfels TX near me, that is usually the list you are dealing with.
- What it is
- Diagnosing and repairing the tub, drain, overflow, and faucet.
- When it helps
- Leaks, slow drains, drips, or water pooling at the tub base.
- What you get
- A flat-priced repair, code-correct parts, and a leak test.
What to expect on a bathtub repair call
No mystery, no runaround. Here is exactly how a bathtub fix New Braunfels TX job runs from the first phone call to the final test.
Tools and methods we use on tub repairs
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Clears grease, scale, and roots that a snake cannot reach. We use it on tub drains that keep clogging after a standard snaking.
First-line tool for a simple clog. Most tub drains clear in under an hour with a snake, and we only escalate to jetting if the clog returns.
Finds leaks that are not visible, like a cracked drain shoe under the tub or a pinhole in a supply line behind the wall.
Used to open drain fittings and to make clean PEX connections when a supply line needs replacing. Both stay on the truck.
When to call for bathtub repair
A homeowner in Gruene notices the ceiling below the tub is stained after every shower.
We pull the overflow plate, find the failed gasket, replace it, reseal the drain shoe, and leak-test the assembly.
HomesA rental property manager in Downtown New Braunfels has a tenant reporting a slow tub drain that backs up weekly.
We run a sewer camera, find root intrusion 18 feet out, and clear it with a hydro jetting machine.
BusinessesA Vintage Oaks homeowner has a tub faucet that drips day and night and has left a rust ring in the tub.
We replace the cartridge, seats, and O-rings on the existing valve, then polish the tub surface and check the shutoffs while we…
HomesA homeowner in Veramendi is remodeling and wants the old tub replaced with a new one before the tile goes in.
We remove the old tub, set the new one level, connect the drain and overflow to code, and pressure-test the supply side…
Homes
How bathtub repair runs in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on some of the hardest water in Central Texas, and that shapes almost every tub repair we do. The calcium in the water eats faucet cartridges faster than in softer-water cities, scales up drain lines, and shortens the life of rubber gaskets.
Downtown New Braunfels
Older homes with cast iron drains and original tubs. Camera inspection is standard here before we quote a drain repair.
Gruene
Mix of historic homes and newer builds. We see failed overflow gaskets and aging copper supply lines on the older properties.
Vintage Oaks
Larger homes with multiple tubs. Hard water scale is the most common cause of slow drains and dripping faucets here.
- Downtown New Braunfels
- Gruene
- Vintage Oaks
- Veramendi
- River Chase
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoOverflow gasket leak in Gruene
Before: A homeowner in Gruene had a stained ceiling below the tub that got worse after every shower. Two previous plumbers had resealed the drain without fixing the actual gasket.
After: We pulled the overflow plate, replaced the failed gasket, resealed the drain shoe with plumber's putty, and leak-tested the assembly. Job took two hours and the ceiling has stayed dry for months.
Root intrusion in a Downtown rental
Before: A rental property in Downtown New Braunfels had a tub that backed up every week. The tenant was ready to move out and the owner had already paid for three snake jobs with no lasting fix.
After: We ran a sewer camera, found root intrusion 18 feet out, and cleared it with a hydro jetting machine. We then quoted and completed a spot repair on the damaged section. The drain has not backed up since.
Dripping Kohler faucet in Vintage Oaks
Before: A Vintage Oaks homeowner had a tub faucet that dripped constantly and left a rust ring in the tub.
After: We replaced the cartridge, seats, and O-rings on the existing Kohler valve, polished the tub surface, and checked the shutoffs. The drip stopped the same day and the water bill dropped back to normal.
Tub problems we solve for New Braunfels homeowners
Most tub calls fall into a handful of categories.
Tub leaks into the room below when you shower
Water soaks the subfloor and ceiling below, and in a slab home it can wick into the foundation. Mold follows within weeks.
Tub drains slowly or backs up with standing water
Standing water is a slip hazard and a sign of a deeper clog. Left alone, it turns into a full backup that floods the bathroom floor.
Tub faucet drips constantly and stains the tub
A steady drip wastes thousands of gallons a year and etches a rust stain into the tub finish that never comes out.
Water pools around the base of the tub
Water at the tub base means the drain shoe or the P-trap below is leaking. It rots the subfloor and can soften the tub surround.
Why fixing the tub now pays off
A slow drain or a drip under the tub is not a cosmetic problem.
Stop hidden water damage
A leaking overflow gasket can send a cup of water under the tub every shower.
Same-day drain relief
Most clogged tub drains clear in under an hour with a drain snake or hydro jetting machine.
Protect your slab and foundation
Central Texas soil moves when it gets wet.
Restore full water pressure
Scale buildup and worn cartridges choke flow down to a trickle.
What you get on a tub repair
Clear records you can keep and share.
Findings summary
What failed and why, explained in plain terms.
Camera footage
Shared with you when a drain line inspection is done.
Flat-price quote
The number before we start, in writing.
16 years fixing tubs in Comal County
Comal Crest Plumbing has been repairing bathtubs in New Braunfels since 2010.
Gasket condition
We pull the overflow plate and read the gasket for cracks, hardening, or water staining.
Drain camera view
We run the camera and read the line for roots, scale, or a collapsed section.
Cartridge wear
We open the faucet valve and check the cartridge, seats, and O-rings for wear.
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What New Braunfels homeowners say
Our tub started leaking into the ceiling of the room below every time we showered. Comal Crest came out the same afternoon, found a failed overflow gasket, and had it fixed in under two hours. They showed me the old gasket and explained why it failed. Flat price, no surprises, and the ceiling has stayed dry since.
Slow tub drain for months, and two other companies just snaked it and left. Comal Crest ran a camera and found root intrusion about 18 feet out. They quoted the repair, did it the next day, and the tub drains faster than it has in years. Worth every dollar.
We manage several rental units and had a tub faucet dripping in one of them. Comal Crest replaced the cartridge and checked the shutoffs while they were there. Tenant was happy, we were happy, and the invoice matched the quote exactly. They are now our go-to for tub issues.
Frequently asked questions about bathtub repair
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(737) 707-1110A gasket or cartridge swap sits at the low end. A drain shoe replacement or a P-trap repair under the slab pushes toward the top. If we find a cracked drain line with the sewer camera, we quote that separately before starting. You always get the number before we begin.
Comal Crest Plumbing has handled bathtub repair in New Braunfels TX since 2010.
The three most common causes we see in Texas are a failed overflow gasket, a cracked drain shoe, and a worn faucet cartridge. Hard water accelerates all three. If the leak only shows when the tub drains, it is almost always the gasket or shoe. If it drips constantly, it is the cartridge or a supply line. We diagnose it in under 40 minutes.
Yes. We keep drain snakes, augers, and a hydro jetting machine on every truck, so most clogged tub drains clear the same day you call. If the camera shows root intrusion or a broken pipe, we will schedule the follow-up repair and give you a written price. Call before noon and you usually get a same-day slot.
Other services we handle
Other services from the same team.
- Sink InstallationKitchen, bath, and utility sinks installed with new supply lines, a proper P-trap, and sealed drains.
- Sink RepairClogged P-trap, leaking basket strainer, or a sprayer that lost pressure.
- Garbage Disposal InstallationWe install disposals with the correct mounting ring and wiring, run water to test the seal, and make…
Get your bathtub repair New Braunfels TX scheduled today
(737) 707-1110A leaking or clogged tub does not fix itself, and every day you wait adds water damage. Same-day slots available.
Call Comal Crest Plumbing
Reach us at (737) 707-1110 any time, day or night. For standard repairs we book same-day slots and call ahead with a real arrival window. For emergencies, we dispatch immediately. You can also email [email protected] and we will get back to you the same business day.