Toilets, Faucets, Sinks and Disposals in Middle Tennessee
- Licensed and insured plumbing, HVAC and electrical techs
- Tennessee Limited Licensed Plumber 5279
A toilet that runs all night, a faucet that drips no matter how hard you turn it, a disposal that hums and won't spin. Fixture problems are the ones you notice every day, and most of them come down to one worn part.
When it's time for something new, we install the fixtures you pick and connect them to the plumbing that's already there, or change that plumbing when the new layout needs it. Fixture trim-out in new homes and remodels is part of the new construction and renovation work Root House specializes in.
Signs you need fixtures help
- A toilet that runs, refills on its own or won't stop filling
- A toilet that rocks or leaks at the base
- A faucet that drips, sprays, or is hard to turn
- Weak flow from one faucet or showerhead
- A shower that turns hot or cold without warning
- A garbage disposal that hums, jams, leaks or won't turn on
- Water under the sink, or a musty smell in the cabinet
- Shutoff valves under the sink or toilet that won't turn or that drip
What we do
Toilets
Fill valves, flappers, wax seals, flanges and supply lines, plus new toilet installs, including taller comfort-height and dual-flush models.
Faucets and sinks
Cartridges, washers and supply lines; new kitchen, bathroom and utility faucets; and new sinks, drains and traps.
Showers and tubs
Shower valves and cartridges, including the valve that keeps the temperature steady when someone flushes (a pressure-balancing valve), plus tub spouts, showerheads and drains.
Garbage disposals
Clearing jams, fixing leaks and replacing worn-out disposals. If a new outlet or switch is needed, that electrical work is done by licensed and insured techs.
Fixture shutoff valves
Replacing stuck or dripping valves under sinks and toilets, so you can shut off one fixture without shutting off the whole house.
Appliance water lines
Water connections for ice makers, dishwashers and washing machines, including swapping old rubber washer hoses for braided ones.
New construction and renovations
Fixture trim-out for new homes, additions and remodels: setting toilets, sinks, faucets, tubs and showers once the finishes are in.
Repair or replace?
Most fixture problems are one worn part. A flapper, a fill valve, a cartridge or a seal is usually worth replacing, and we'll say so.
A new fixture makes more sense when parts are no longer made for it, when the body is cracked or corroded, or when you've been meaning to update it anyway. An older toilet can use far more water per flush than a new one, so replacing a failing one can also lower your water bill. We'll give you the price of the repair and the replacement, and you choose.
What it costs, and how we price it
What drives the price
- Repair or replacement, and which part failed
- The fixture you choose
- The condition of the shutoff valves, drain and supply lines it connects to
- Whether the new fixture fits the existing connections, or the plumbing needs to move
- What turns up under an old toilet or sink, such as a broken flange or a corroded drain
- For disposals, whether an outlet or switch is already in place
- The diagnostic visit
- Free. We come look, find the cause and explain it.
- Your price
- Firm price given before any work starts.
- How we price
- Priced per job. Each job is priced on its own.
- Why prices stay down
- Low overhead, and the work done right the first time with current methods, equipment and quality materials, so you are not paying for callbacks.
How a visit works
Call or text
Call or text (615) 426-9344 and tell us what's going on. A photo helps. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A free diagnostic visit
We come look, find the cause and explain it in plain words. The visit is free.
A firm price before any work starts
You get the price for the job before we begin, so you can decide with real numbers.
The work, done right the first time
Current methods, good equipment and quality materials. We keep overhead low and skip the callbacks, which keeps prices down.
Follow-up
If anything we worked on gives you trouble, call or text the same number.
Why does my toilet keep running?
Usually it's the flapper or the fill valve. A worn flapper lets water leak from the tank into the bowl, so the tank keeps refilling. A fill valve that's set too high or wearing out sends water down the overflow tube.
Both are small parts, and the repair is usually simple. It's worth doing soon, because a running toilet can waste a lot of water without making much noise.
What should never go down a garbage disposal?
Grease, coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels, pasta, rice and stringy scraps like celery and corn husks. They either clog the drain or wrap around the disposal.
Run cold water while the disposal runs and for a few seconds after. If it hums but won't turn, switch it off, and never reach inside.
Why does my shower suddenly turn hot or cold?
Your shower valve may not be balancing the pressure. Most newer shower valves adjust to keep the temperature steady when someone flushes or runs a faucet. Older valves don't, and worn cartridges in newer ones stop doing it well.
Replacing the cartridge often fixes it. If the valve itself is old, a new one may be the better fix, and we'll tell you which.
Common questions
Is the diagnostic visit really free?
Yes. We'll come look at the fixture for free, tell you what's wrong and give you a firm price before any work starts. You decide from there.
Do you install new toilets and faucets?
Yes. We install new toilets, faucets, sinks, showerheads, shower valves and disposals, and replace the shutoff valves and supply lines that go with them when they're worn.
How do I stop a toilet from overflowing?
Take the lid off the tank and push the flapper down, or lift the float to stop the water. Then turn the valve behind the toilet clockwise to shut it off. If that valve won't turn, shut off the main water valve. Then call or text us at (615) 426-9344.
My disposal hums but won't turn. What should I do?
Turn it off at the switch and keep your hands out of it. Many disposals have a reset button on the bottom and a socket for freeing a jam with a hex key. If that doesn't do it, call or text us.
Should I replace old shutoff valves?
If they are stiff, crusted or drip when turned, yes. Old valves tend to fail right when you need them. We can replace them with quarter-turn valves while we work on the fixture.
Can a new toilet lower my water bill?
Often, if yours is older. Toilets made before the mid-1990s often use 3.5 gallons or more per flush, and new ones use 1.6 gallons or less. Fixing a running toilet can make a difference too.
Do you set fixtures in new homes and remodels?
Yes. Fixture trim-out is part of the new construction and renovation work Root House specializes in. Plumbing, HVAC and electrical work is done by licensed and insured techs, so one call covers the whole house.
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Plumbing
Why is my toilet running on its own?
A toilet that runs on its own is usually leaking from the tank into the bowl. Most often the leak is past a worn rubber seal (the flapper). If water spills nonstop into the overflow tube, the fill valve isn't shutting off, often because the float is set too high. A snagged chain can do it too.
Plumbing
Why is my water pressure low?
Low water pressure usually comes from a clogged faucet screen (the aerator) or showerhead, a valve that isn't fully open, a failing pressure-reducing valve, a hidden leak, or old pipes narrowed by rust. First check whether it's one faucet, only the hot water, or the whole house. Each points somewhere different.
Work that holds.
Call or text for fixtures anywhere we serve in Middle Tennessee.