A tub surround encloses the shower area, and the plumbing behind it must be right before the walls close. Here is the Beverly 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 Beverly Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Beverly pro.
Plumbing in Beverly: what to know
In Beverly, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Essex County — from Salem, Peabody and Lynn to ZIP codes like 01965, 01915, 01970 — 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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