Do You Need To Fix Your Leaking Shower
When you think about how often you use your showers and how little upkeep is usually done on it, it’s little wonder, shower leaks occur.
A bathroom is one of most used rooms in a house and combined with hot water usage it’s also a room that can damage with lots of mould, cracks and leaks very easily.
Leaking showers are often something ignored but ignoring leaks for too long can cause significant long-term damage to walls, flooring and structural damage in our home.
At O’Brien Plumbing North Wollongong, our team are experts in leak detection and will repair your shower quickly and effectively. We service throughout the Illawarra region and guarantee great workmanship at affordable prices.
Get in touch with us today. Contact us online or call us by phone
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Leaking Shower Repair
Often people think they can grout a leak themselves to fix one leak, but usually by the time you’ve discovered a small leak the damage can be hidden and much more extensive than first thought. Our experienced Wollongong plumbers know the importance of shower leak repairs.
We will thoroughly inspect your entire shower for further damage done and discuss the job in detail and provide the best solutions for a competitive price.
The Importance of Shower Sealing Properly
It’d difficult to keep showers dry for long periods and the areas exposed to hot water can become damaged as they retain moisture which causes mould, and eventually leaks.
When leaks occur, even small ones, water damage can quickly spread to inside the wall structures and floor structures, causing extensive damage.
While the tiles themselves will be waterproof, the grout between tiles is porous and will absorb water as it starts getting old, mouldy and damaged.
How Extensive Can Shower Leak Damage Be?
If you leave leaks for too long or not get sealing done by an expert, you’ll likely have the following ongoing problems:
- Damage to walls and ceiling
The water trapped behind sealant can quickly spread into adjacent rooms which can damage the paint on walls and ceilings and damage the building structure. There’s no point fixing other rooms for damage if you still haven’t fixed the leaks in the shower first causing the problem.
If you ignore to stop the shower area leak, eventually you will need to attend to extensive structural damage. Constant exposure to moisture will damage the studs and walls behind the bathroom walls, and wood will rot.
Different types of moulds can form in the porous grout ranging in colour from black and green to orange and pink. These will discolour the white surface of the tiles and grout.
Several health concerns can occur from the mould when breathing in mould fragments or spores. Mould can inflame the airways, causing nasal congestion, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and throat irritation. Over prolonged periods of exposure to high levels of indoor dampness, it can be extremely serious and even reduce lung function and cause chronic health problems such as asthma.
Common Signs of Shower Leaks
There are several ways to spot signs of leaks. These can be:
- Swelling skirting boards
- Dampness or mould build-up
- Musty smell – wet carpet and wallpaper
- Mould in cupboards, on ceilings and walls
- Cracked tiles in the bathroom
- Peeling paint: ceiling, bathroom or exterior wall
- Missing grout in the shower seal
- Stained timber under the house or subfloor
Get In Touch For Expert Shower Repairs
You can trust O’Brien Plumbing Wollongong to make the best assessment to save you on time and money.
If we believe it’s a standard job and we can repair it quickly, we will get it done at the time. However, in cases where it requires more time to make the necessary repairs, we will make it safe temporarily and return in business hours to complete the job to save you on time and money.
For all your plumbing and leak repairs, you can count on O’Brien Plumbing in Wollongong, our team are available day or night for 24/7 emergency plumbing repairs. Contact us today, request a quote online or call us by phone.
Call Us (02) 4284 3358
