Anderson Township at a glance
Anderson Township is a civil township in southeastern Hamilton County, bounded by the Ohio River to the south and the Little Miami River to the north and west. It was mostly farmland and forest until after World War II. From the 1950s into the early 1990s the population grew by about 1,000 people a year, and the housing reflects each stage of that growth.
Because the township grew over several decades, two houses on neighboring streets can have very different bathrooms. That is why the installer asks about the home's age and any past remodels.
Three zip codes, three eras of homes
The township is served mainly by the 45230, 45244 and 45255 zip codes, which also take in some neighboring areas. The American Community Survey shows how different they are:
- 45230: median year built 1967, 74.7% owner occupied, median home value $262,100
- 45244: median year built 1982, 80.7% owner occupied, median home value $382,100
- 45255: median year built 1981, 65.7% owner occupied, median home value $303,800
So a call from 45230 is more likely to involve a 1960s bathroom, while 45244 and 45255 lean toward early 1980s homes.
Shower doors in Anderson Township, OH: 1960s bathrooms
Bathrooms from the 1960s were often tiled in place with a mortar bed, and some have shower openings in sizes no stock door fits. Walls may also have shifted over the years. Custom-cut frameless glass or a fixed glass shower panel can be measured to the opening as it is, instead of forcing a standard size.
Early 1980s homes and heavy glass doors
In 45244 and 45255, many homes have had at least one bathroom update, and some already have a hinged glass door. Heavy glass doors put steady load on their hinges, and a door that sags, drags or drips at the corner usually needs adjustment or new hardware. Shower door hinge repair is often the fix.
If the glass is chipped or the old framed door is beyond saving, shower door repair and replacement covers the next step.
Common Anderson Township shower door jobs
Calls from the township tend to include:
- A 1960s tiled shower that needs a door cut to an odd-size opening
- A hinged glass door that sags, drags or drips at the corner
- A framed door from an earlier update that is now corroded at the bottom
- A remodeled primary bath ready for frameless glass after the tile is done
In 45255, where a larger share of homes are rented, landlords sometimes call about getting a door working before a move-in. The same line handles those calls.
What to have ready when you call
- The opening width at the top, middle and bottom, and the height
- A photo of the opening, and a close-up of the hinges if the door sags
- Your zip code (45230, 45244 or 45255)
- Whether the tile is original
Call (513) 206-9091 or request a quote.
Common questions
Which zip codes count as Anderson Township?+
Mainly 45230, 45244 and 45255, though those zips also include some areas outside the township. All of them use the same phone line.
My 1960s shower opening is an odd size. Can I still get a glass door?+
Usually. Frameless doors and panels are cut to the measured opening, so an odd size is not a problem. Out-of-plumb walls are handled at measuring time.
Why does my glass door sag?+
Glass doors are heavy, and over time hinges loosen, wear or slip. Adjusting or replacing the hinges often fixes it without replacing the glass.
Should I replace the door before or after retiling?+
After. The glass is measured to the finished tile, so a new door ordered before retiling may not fit.
Can I get a price over the phone?+
You can talk through options and what affects cost. A firm number comes after measuring, since size, glass and hardware set the price.