A tub surround encloses the shower area, and the plumbing behind it must be right before the walls close. Here is the Fort Lauderdale guide.
The valve
The tub-shower valve and its rough-in depth are set to match the finished wall thickness.
The overflow
The tub drain and overflow connect below the tub before the surround is installed.
The access
Leave or plan an access panel behind the valve for future repairs.
The call
Rough it in before the walls close. Call 888-217-3585 and Fort Lauderdale Plumbing Experts will match you with a Fort Lauderdale pro.
Plumbing in Fort Lauderdale: what to know
In Fort Lauderdale, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Broward County — from Wilton Manors, Oakland Park and Lauderdale Lakes to ZIP codes like 33311, 33304, 33305 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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