This time of year can be perfect for home renovations. With warmer weather in full swing, for many people, the desire to upgrade either indoor or outdoor spaces in your home can be strong. If you have an older home, restyling your kitchen, adding an extra bedroom or home office, or finally splurging for your own pool might be top of the list. A lot of people are also turning to bathroom and shower renovations. In fact, throughout 2021 Australians engaged in a record number of home alterations.

Are you considering a new shower in the new year? Make sure you get it done right and water-tight.

Why Your Bathroom is a Great Room to Renovate
Renovating your bathroom can be a great decision. Research shows that not only are bathroom renovations popular, but they can significantly raise the value of your home.

A survey done by 3Gem Market Research showed that about 60% of Australians ranked the bathroom as one of their top three rooms for home renovation in 2021. When you spend money on renovating your bathroom, some estimates claim you can recuperate up to 70% of your investment if and when you sell your home. A new bathroom really can be a great decision! You get to enjoy a refreshed, modern, spa-like look while adding long term value to your home.

The Dangers Older Showers Present
If you have the time and the skills to do it, you might consider a DIY shower replacement. If you find yourself Googling “rebuild my shower” keep a few things in mind. What many people don’t realise is that older showers can have leaks. This can present extra challenges in your renovation. Sometimes shower leaks are in corners and other places that are hard to detect. Your leaks can occur around the shower door or curtain, the showerheads and faucets, through the tile, around the drain, and on your surrounding bathroom floor.

While a bit of water splashed here and there isn’t cause for alarm, significant water exposure can build up over time to cause dangerous structural damage to your home. Long term leaks can also result in rotted wood. If this is something you are facing, you definitely want to get it fixed by the right people.

When to Rebuild Not Repair
When facing a leaky shower, simply replacing a few tiles or the showerhead may not solve the problem. In fact, an entire shower rebuild is often required for many bathroom renovations.

Some signs of water damage in your bathroom can include:

  • Peeling and flaking paint
  • Chalky wood
  • Loose tiles
  • Curling flooring
  • Mold on the shower wall or floor
  • Water stains on the bathroom ceiling
  • Water stains in the room below
  • A musty smell

If you’re facing any of these signs of water damage in your bathroom, a shower rebuild is in order. A professional shower renovation will ensure that proper waterproofing techniques and products are applied to your home. This will ensure your home is up to Australia waterproofing codes, which is a legal concern for every building in the country. Make your home safe this summer while giving it a new boost!

At Leaky Showers, our team of trained professionals has 20 years of experience in shower rebuilds. Specialising in the Queensland area from Burleigh Heads to Bracken Ridge, we offer a free pressure and moisture test with each quote and all our work is guaranteed. For Brisbane shower rebuilds turn to Leaky Showers, the preferred local shower repair company of real estate and strata title agents in the area.

Contact us today to get started on a new shower for the new year.