Shower Leak Repair Melbourne

Swollen skirting? Musty smell? A stain on the ceiling under the ensuite? Let’s clean up your holy mess.

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Call 0426 204 244 · WhatsApp your photos for a free phone estimate.

What we fix

• Failed grout and silicone. Cracked, missing or mouldy joints that let water behind the tiles
• Leaking shower bases and hobs. Cracked bases, failed puddle flanges, water tracking under the hob
• Membrane failure. Re-waterproofing done properly when the original membrane has given up (see waterproofing Melbourne)
• Leaking mixers, breeches and wall pipes. Drips inside the wall you can’t see until the damage shows
• Floor waste and drain leaks. Loose or poorly sealed wastes letting water into the subfloor or ceiling below
• Screen and door leaks. Water escaping past screens onto the bathroom floor
• Water damage. Floors, skirting, cabinetry and the room next door, assessed and documented

Not sure it’s the shower?

Typical signs: swelling or flaking skirting boards outside the bathroom, loose or drummy tiles, mould along the bottom of walls, a musty smell that won’t quit, or a stain on the ceiling below. If you can’t pin it down, our leak detection Melbourne team can track it without guesswork.

How it works

1. Call or WhatsApp 0426 204 244 and tell us what you’re seeing and where.
2. Send photos and videos. The shower, the grout and silicone up close, any stains or swelling nearby, and the ceiling below if it’s upstairs.
3. Written scenarios. Before we come out you get a free phone estimate and your options in writing: the quick fix (regrout/reseal), the proper fix (repair or re-waterproof), and what we’d do if it were our own house.
4. We fix it. We find the source, repair it and send you before-and-after photos.

Do you have to rip out the tiles?

Not always. If it’s grout, silicone or a leaking mixer, the tiles can usually stay. If the membrane underneath has failed, patching the surface just hides the problem until it comes back worse. We’ll tell you straight which one you’ve got, and we won’t upsell you a new bathroom.

Insurance: good to know

A sudden burst pipe in the wall is often covered. A slow leak from worn grout or a tired membrane usually isn’t. Either way we can give you clear photos, a written cause report and an itemised quote your insurer can use, and we’ll be honest about which bucket your leak falls into.

📸 WhatsApp photo box

Send 3–5 photos or a short video to wa.me/61426204244: the whole shower · grout/silicone close-ups · any stains, swelling or mould nearby · the ceiling below (if upstairs) · your suburb. We’ll reply with next steps and a ballpark.

Areas we cover

We work from our showroom at Unit 10, 236–244 Edwards Road, Reservoir, and cover Melbourne plus roughly 2 hours around. Regular stops include Malvern, Toorak, South Yarra, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Brighton, Armadale, Balwyn, Ivanhoe, Doncaster, Essendon, Preston, Reservoir, the Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the Yarra Valley.

FAQ

Do you have to rip out the tiles?

Not always. If regrouting and resealing will do the job, that’s what we’ll recommend. If the membrane has failed, we’ll show you why a proper re-waterproof is needed.

How do I know the leak is from the shower?

Swollen skirting, loose tiles, mould, musty smells or stains below or beside the shower are the usual clues. Send photos and we’ll tell you what we think.

Can you give me a price without coming out?

Often, yes. WhatsApp photos and videos and we’ll give you a free phone estimate. Some leaks need testing on site to confirm.

Is a leaking shower covered by insurance?

Sudden events like a burst pipe often are. Gradual leaks from worn grout or membranes often aren’t. We provide the photos and cause report either way.

How long does re-waterproofing take?

Usually several days, including cure times for the membrane and tiling. We’ll give you a written timeline before we start.

Can I keep using the shower in the meantime?

Short showers are often fine for minor grout leaks, but if water is getting into floors or the ceiling below, stop and call us. Ongoing leaks cause rot and mould.

Will silicone fix it?

Fresh silicone can fix a failed joint. It won’t fix a failed membrane or a leaking pipe in the wall, so we fix the actual cause.

Are you licensed?

Yes. We’re licensed plumbers, fully insured, and we issue compliance paperwork where required.

Stop the drip before it becomes a renovation

Call 0426 204 244 or WhatsApp photos for a free phone estimate. Let’s clean up your holy mess.

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