Leaking Shower Repairs in Sydney
Can A Leaking Shower Be Fixed Without Removing The Tiles?
Yes. In most Sydney bathrooms the water is getting through the grout and silicone on the surface of the shower, not from behind the wall, so we regrout and reseal it with every tile left exactly where it is. Leaking Showers Sealed has been doing this work for more than 26 years, from North Richmond and the Hawkesbury across to the Hills District, the North Shore and Western Sydney.
Here is how we find the leak, what we do about it, and how to tell when it is a job for a different trade.
- No tiles removed: no demolition, no dust sheets through the house, no replacement tiles to match.
- Most showers in a day: a standard residential shower is a one day job, and you can use it again 24 hours later.
- Licensed and insured: NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence 89111C, verifiable on the NSW Fair Trading public register.
- Backed in writing: 10 year grout warranty and 5 year workmanship guarantee.
Call 1300 815 512 and we will look at the shower and give you a fixed quote before anything starts.
How We Find Where The Water Is Getting Through
A shower leak almost never shows up where it starts. Water stains on the ceiling below the bathroom can come from a grout line two metres away, so the first job is finding the entry point rather than sealing over the top and hoping.
We check the wall to floor junction first, because that is where most showers fail. It takes the most water, it copes with the most building movement, and it is the joint people scrub hardest. From there we go over every grout line and silicone joint, the corners, the recess shelves, and the seals around the tap body, the screen track and the waste. Recesses in newer homes are worth a close look on their own, because that is often the part the original tiler rushed. Then we tell you what we found.
Regrout, Reseal, Or Replace The Silicone
Not every leaking shower needs the same job.
Small tile repairs, like one cracked tile in the field, are handled as part of the job.
Why We Use Epoxy Grout
Standard cement grout is porous. It absorbs water, which is why it darkens, grows mould in the joints and eventually breaks down. Epoxy grout does not absorb moisture, it resists mould and staining, and it flexes with normal building movement instead of cracking away from the tile.
Andreas is Ardex Academy accredited and we use Ardex EG15 epoxy on shower work. It is slower to install properly, and it is why we are comfortable putting a 10 year warranty on the grout.
When A Leaking Shower Is Not A Grout Problem
Most of the showers we look at are surface seal failures, but not all, and it is worth knowing the difference before you book anyone.
- A pipe or waste leak: if the shower has been dry for days and the damage is still spreading, that points at plumbing. A licensed plumber is the right person for that, and we will tell you to call one.
- A failed waterproofing membrane: the membrane sits behind the tiles. If it has gone, the tiles have to come up, and that is work for a licensed waterproofer and tiler under AS 3740 rather than a surface repair.
- Building movement: if the structure is shifting enough to keep opening the same joint season after season, resealing is a short term answer, and you should know that before you spend the money.
We would rather tell you on the day than take the job and have you ringing us back in six months.
Ready for a Leak-Free Bathroom?
Shower leaks do not fix themselves,and the longer you wait, the more damage they cause. Whether you need resealing or regrouting for your shower or bathroom, our expert technicians deliver fast, reliable and affordable results.
Before & After Results
See the difference professional resealing and regrouting can make.
We transform bathrooms by restoring grout lines, eliminating leaks, and preventing mould growth, all without removing tiles.
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Signs Your Shower Is Leaking
If any of these are happening at your place, water is getting somewhere it should not be.
- Water stains, bubbling or a sag in the ceiling below the bathroom
- Damp, swollen or lifting skirting boards and door frames near the bathroom
- Paint peeling on the wall backing onto the shower
- Mould that keeps coming back in the same joints no matter how often you clean it
- Loose or hollow sounding tiles underfoot in the shower base
- A musty smell that does not clear with the fan running
- Water pooling on the floor outside the shower recess
- Grout that is cracked, crumbling, missing, or has gone dark and soft
Rotting timber, water marks on the ceiling and deteriorated grout are the three that tell you it has been going on a while.
Leaking Shower Repairs Across Sydney
We work out of North Richmond and cover a defined patch of Sydney rather than the whole basin. That is how we hold to one day jobs and turn up when we say we will.
- North Richmond and the Hawkesbury: Richmond, Windsor, Kurrajong and Bligh Park.
- The Hills District: Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Dural and Rouse Hill.
- The North Shore: Mosman, Chatswood, Lane Cove and Willoughby.
- Western Sydney: Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown and Liverpool.
Not sure whether you are in it? Call 1300 815 512 with your suburb and we will tell you on the spot.
Licensed, Insured And More Than 26 Years On The Tools
Leaking Showers Sealed is owned and run by Andreas Jagle, who holds NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence 89111C. You can check that number yourself on the NSW Fair Trading public register before you let any trade into your bathroom. The business is fully insured and Ardex Academy accredited.
More than 26 years in Sydney bathrooms means we know how showers fail here: the movement in a brick veneer, the recess joints never filled properly, the silicone somebody painted over.
Worth Reading Before You Book
The 3 Signs Of A Leaking Shower
If you notice any of these, it is likely that you have a leaking shower.
Why choose Leaking Showers Sealed?
Fast, Reliable Service
Our shower sealing process is quick, typically completed within a day, so you can get back to using your shower the next day.
No Tile Removal
Avoid the hassle, mess, and cost of removing and replacing tiles. Our method preserves your bathroom’s aesthetic.
Prevents Mould Growth
Mould-resistant and long-lasting results using high quality epoxy grout and premium sealants built for Australian Conditions
25 Years Of Experience
We are Licensed, insured and trusted by thousands of homeowners to repair their leaking showers and bathrooms across Sydney
Avoid Costly Renovations
Compared to full renovations, our leak detection, regrouting and sealing service is more affordable and delivers long lasting results
10 Year Warranty
What we do will last! We stand behind the products that we use. We know our workmanship is great