Jun

Leaking Shower Inspections – Why They Matter

“Do you have to remove my tiles to complete the shower repairs?”

That’s one of the most common questions we hear from customers when they realise they need leaking shower repairs or shower sealing in Brisbane. Some are in love with their tile and worry that they can’t find the same tile to replace them if removed. Others simply don’t want the cost and time expenditure that comes with replacing bathroom tiles.

That’s why we’re always glad to tell our customers that there’s no need to remove tiles to professionally fix their leaking showers.

How is that possible? We make it possible by sealing the surface of the shower. If your leak is from the grout or perhaps a cracked or slightly damaged tile, then you can seal the top of the shower to hold water ineffectively. This is a long-term fix that is faster and more cost-effective than removing tiles to complete more complicated shower repairs.

Jun

Here’s Why You Should Only Use a Professional Shower Repairer!

“How much is this going to cost me?”

That’s the first thought that might cross your mind when your shower springs a leak. Your next thought might be something like, “I wonder if I can fix it myself. Can’t be too hard, right?”

It may seem like leaking shower repairs are simple and straightforward, but there’s a lot more involved than you might realise. Many homeowners believe they have solved their own problems when they have really created bigger problems that they will later discover. That’s when they will eventually contact a professional and pay far more for expert shower repairs.

That’s why we recommend that you leave those repairs to a professional trained to handle shower repair in Brisbane. Let’s look at why you don’t want to pick a leaky shower as your weekend project if you don’t have prior experience or knowledge of plumbing.

May

Termites In Bathrooms – What To Look For

When most of us think of leaking showers, we think of mould growth. However, there can be an even more severe consequence. Leaky showers, especially those that leak within the walls and damage structural supports, are a magnet for termites. Termites in bathrooms are hard to spot within the walls and can eat through damp wood at an alarming speed.

Apr

The Benefits of Pimpama Shower Sealing

Did you know…the best thing you can do for your Pimpama home protects it from structural damage? It’s common for homeowners to think of new flooring, windows, and landscaping when they’re ready for a home improvement project, but there’s equal if not more value in shower sealing.

Let’s say that again: Sealing your shower is equally if not more valuable than updating your carpet or landscaping your home for greater curb appeal.

It may seem like an overstatement, but it’s true. If you’re not quite sold, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of Pimpama shower sealing.

Apr

Helensvale Shower Repairs – The Value Of In-Person Quotes

You have a few options when you notice signs of a shower leak in your home. You can try to inspect and diagnose the leak yourself, possibly with the help of online videos and blogs. That may seem like your most convenient and affordable option because it eliminates a repair service, but you’re likely to miss some details of a leaking shower that a trained technician would notice.

Another option is to contact a local service providing leaky shower repairs and ask them for a shower repair quote over the phone or online. That may seem like the fastest option, but you may receive a bill that is much higher than the quote because the person offering the estimate had no knowledge of your shower.

That brings us to your third option: contact a leading repair service like Leaky Showers Helensvale to schedule an in-person quote. That’s your best option, and we’re going to discuss why right now.

Mar

Shower Leaking Behind Wall – How Can You Tell?

When it comes to our bathrooms, we rely on them for comfort, relaxation, and cleanliness. However, hidden issues can look behind a shower or bathroom wall and one such problem is a shower leaking behind the wall. Detecting this silent trouble promptly is crucial to prevent further damage and costly repairs.

Let’s dive in and uncover the mystery of a shower leaking behind the wall!

How to tell if shower is leaking behind the wall
Here are a few tell-tale signs of a shower leak behind the walls:

Discoloured or cracked tiles

How do the tiles look? Discolouration of any kind or any cracked tiles could indicate water is seeping through. This is true for tiles that are both inside and around the shower area.

Dirty silicone and grout
Take a peek behind the shower curtain or inside the shower stall. What does the grout look like? Are there any spots of black? Dirty, grimy silicone and grout sealing in the shower and around the tiles is most often a sign of mould growth. This means water is seeping behind the tiles and soaking them, so it doesn’t dry out.

Bubbling paint
Take a look at the ceiling in the bathroom and particularly in the shower area. Is the paint in good condition? If it’s peeling, this is bad news that there may be a shower leak. Bubbling and peeling paint in the shower area indicates moisture is getting into the ceiling or wall. The shower waterproofing needs to be redone to prevent a shower leak.

A musty smell
A shower that doesn’t smell great is usually full of problems. A musty-smelling bathroom indicates that mould and mildew is likely growing in areas you can’t see, behind the walls, floor, and ceiling. If left unattended, this can grow into a major structural problem with the building and attract termites. Wood can rot and cement can be compromised over time. You definitely want to fix this one!

Buckling floors
In line with peeling paint, structural damage like buckling floors in a bathroom are a sure sign that water is getting in where it shouldn’t. Water is either getting behind the flooring when it seeps out of the leaking shower or damaging the floor when the person who is done with their shower drips onto it after exiting the shower, and the water is seeping beneath the loose floor tiles. Either way, a damaged floor shows that the shower needs resealing or the flooring needs redoing, (or both). Time for a fix!

Watermarks on the ceiling below the shower
Where there is an upstairs bathroom, any type of watermarks on the ceiling below the bathroom is definitely a sign of water leakage. This means the legally required waterproofing on the floor of the bathroom and shower has been compromised. Australian regulations require that bathrooms and showers are sealed according to certain building codes and a home that has watermarks on the ceiling will need a complete bathroom overhaul to be safe and functional.

At Leaky Showers, we’re experts in fixing shower leaks. We also undertake waterproofing, shower repairs, and shower resealing. We get the job done to code with high-quality materials and extremely knowledgeable technicians. We offer our services right across south east queensland.

Mar

Repair Your Shower On A Budget With Leaky Showers

A bathroom upgrade is one of the best investments, aside from remodelling your kitchen, that you can do for your home. When it comes to remodelling your shower, you might consider it to be too expensive as this a major component of your bathroom. You may feel the need to replace old tile, and toss out your tub. By approaching this project from the right angle, however, you can certainly remodel your old shower while sticking to a budget that doesn’t put you in a place of unwanted debt. Here’s how.

Feb

4 Bathroom Maintenance Tips to Improve the Value of Your Home

Maintaining your home by repairing problems shortly after they arise, or before they even pop up, is a fantastic and straightforward way you can help preserve its value. Some of the most obvious repairs many Australian homeowners face include fixing wet and dry rot in a home’s timber, addressing rising dampness in the foundation and walls, and getting a new roof. Your bathroom might not come to mind as the first stop for repairs. However, as a primary place for damage, it should also be top of your list, especially when it comes to indoor maintenance. A bathroom that leaks can spell huge problems for your home.

Here are 4 excellent ways you can maintain your bathroom in tip-top shape to get the best value from your home over time.

Feb

Why Your Shower is Leaking and What to Do About It

Is your shower leaking? You might be worried but rest assured, you’re not alone. Leaky showers are a very common household problem. In fact, they occur so often they’re currently one of the top residential defects listed by Australian building inspectors.

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