Shower Repair in Ottawa — Valve & Cartridge Issues

Shower stuck on one temperature, hard to turn, dripping after shutoff, or not behaving consistently?
Many shower problems come from the valve and cartridge area, but symptoms can also point to pressure or fixture-level issues.
I start by confirming what you’re experiencing (drip, temperature control, handle movement, flow changes) and checking the shower under normal use.
Then I inspect what can be accessed safely and identify the most likely cause without guessing.
When the issue is a worn or seized cartridge, I replace it cleanly and test the valve for smooth control and proper shutoff.
If the problem appears to be outside the safe scope of repair (for example, hidden leaks inside the wall), I explain it clearly and recommend the next step.
Service is available across Ottawa and nearby areas including Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, and Orléans.

What’s included: shower troubleshooting and repair focused on common valve and cartridge issues, handle problems, inconsistent temperature control, dripping after shutoff, and basic fixture-level checks. Work may include cartridge replacement when the valve type is identified and a compatible cartridge is available, followed by water-on testing and verification of normal operation.

When this service helps: the handle is stiff or loose, the shower is stuck too hot or too cold, the valve drips even when turned off, temperature control is inconsistent, or you have flow problems that seem localized to the shower (not the whole home).

Process & result check: I confirm symptoms first, isolate water as needed, inspect accessible parts, and identify the valve/cartridge type. If cartridge replacement is appropriate, I remove the old cartridge carefully, clean and prep the valve body where required, install the new cartridge, and run full function tests (temperature range, shutoff, and leak check).

Valve & Cartridge Replacement (When Applicable)

What it solves: constant dripping, hard-to-turn handles, stuck temperature, weak or inconsistent flow caused by a worn or seized cartridge.
How it’s handled: trim is removed, the cartridge is extracted (even if tight or corroded), the valve body is cleaned and lubricated where appropriate, and the new cartridge is installed with proper seals. The shower is then tested to confirm smooth operation and leak-free shutoff.

Important notes & limits: this service focuses on shower repair at accessible points and common valve/cartridge issues. It does not include opening walls, full valve-body replacement, replacing in-wall piping, or repairing active leaks inside the wall. If the valve body is cracked, inaccessible, obsolete, or the issue requires licensed plumbing under local rules, I will explain it and recommend using a licensed plumber for that portion.

Work is performed by FixItAll Handyman Services in Ottawa. Ruslan completes the work personally. I’m a fully registered and insured sole proprietor in Ontario, and I keep the scope clear — the plan is explained before work begins, and results are verified with water-on testing before the job is considered complete.