Start with conditions, not a product
Supply-valve condition, drain alignment, and rough-in compatibility all belong in the conversation before a fixture is installed.
Build a complete scope
- What the supply is for this build era, and whether copper is pinholing
- Whether the failure is a fitting, a valve, or the pressure regulator
- How basement ceilings and finished walls are opened and restored
- Freeze protection for hose bibs and unheated runs at this frost depth
- Permits on a replacement, testing after the work, cleanup, and warranty
Sterling Heights context
Fixtures original to Sterling Heights' 1950s-70s construction wave often use rough-in spacing and shutoff hardware that differs from current fixtures, which can add supply-line adjustment work to what looks like a simple swap.