Shower Repairs

Our shower leak repair services address multiple leak sources. Above-floor leaks include shower mixers, roses, arms, and hose connections. Water visible during shower use indicates fixture problems.

Below-floor leaks prove more serious, water migrating through compromised waterproofing damaging structural elements, ceiling cavities, and adjoining rooms. Waterproofing failures occur from age, poor initial installation, building settlement cracking membranes, or tile movement damaging waterproof layers. Water penetrates through grout, silicone joints, or tile cracks reaching timber or plasterboard beneath causing rot, mold, and expensive structural damage.

Early leak detection proves critical. Signs include dampness on walls outside showers, water stains on ceilings below bathrooms, musty odours indicating hidden moisture, loose tiles near shower areas, and peeling paint or bubbling wallpaper in adjacent rooms.

Blocked shower drains commonly result from hair, soap residue, and body products accumulating in waste pipes. Hair combines with soap creating dense blockages restricting water flow. Over time, minor slow drainage worsens to complete blockages causing shower flooding. Professional clearing using specialised equipment proves necessary for stubborn blockages.

Shower mixers control water temperature and flow. Common mixer problems include dripping when turned off indicating worn washers or cartridges, temperature fluctuation during use suggesting cartridge wear or pressure imbalance, inability to achieve desired temperature from internal component failure, and single-lever mixer stiffness or looseness indicating cartridge or spindle wear.

Shower base repair addresses cracks, poor drainage, and structural problems. Acrylic and fiberglass bases develop stress cracks from inadequate support underneath or impact damage. Ceramic tile bases crack from substrate movement or poor installation. Poor drainage results from incorrect base installation. Re-leveling or waste realignment restores proper drainage preventing water pooling.