Steps to repair a leaking shower head

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A leaky shower not only wastes water and makes a constant dripping noise, but it also increases utility costs. Even while it can appear to be a minor issue, it could eventually result in structural issues and mould. The showerhead can leak for a number of reasons:

  • The accumulation of filth, dirt, or lime scale
  • Defective inner seals
  • Worn-out washers
  • Defective O-rings
  • Old fittings and incorrect installations

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The steps to fix a leaking shower are as follows:

  • Shut off the water supply and rotate the showerhead counterclockwise to remove it. You can shut off the main water supply if you are unable to locate the shut-off valve.
  • Inspect for any accumulations of minerals or dirt. To soften the mineral and dirt deposits, soak the shower head in vinegar for around 8 hours. To get rid of the buildup, use a brush or a pin to clean the shower head. Finally, rinse the shower head.
  • Check the O-ring or washer for wear by removing the shower handle. All of the rubber washers should be changed at once. For various types of faucets, a different washer kit is required.
  • Check the diverter valve if the shower is still dripping. The diverter valve leak might be located based on the temperature of the water that is leaking. Check the washers and O-rings by unscrewing the tap's handle. If the washers are worn out, replace them.
  • Turn the water supply on and check to see if the shower head is still dripping. It's time to call a plumber for help if the shower is still dripping.

In case of a shower leak, try the instructions above. You can do your own plumbing in Australia, but there are strict regulations. When you attempt to do it yourself, there is a danger that you may void your insurance and violate the law if there is a much bigger issue that necessitates a plumber.

At Saba Seal, we repair leaking showers without removing tiles. Get a fresh new look on your shower, bathroom kitchen or balcony and enjoy peace of mind with a life time guarantee. Call us today at 1300 557 222 or book online for a free quote.

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Nycole Cooper
Nycole Cooper
00:29 14 Jul 24
From first contact everything was seamless and professional, Vivyan guided me through the quote and booking process. And then we met Sam who was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, caring and GENUINE. So a big tick for excellent customer service skills and work ethics. It has been over two months now since we had the first bathroom done and it is still as great as when it was first done. No leaks now and we are getting ready to book our other bathroom in for some TLC from Saba Seal. Highly recommend. Thank you Vivyen and Sam :)
David Hanna
David Hanna
12:48 17 Apr 24
Sam was amazing with his job quick and easy. I totally recommend this company, have had no issues ever since.
Emily Li
Emily Li
04:15 21 Aug 23
Thank you, Sam and Vivyan, for promptly arranging to fix the bathroom leak issue on-site. When I requested quotes online from two companies, Vivyan's response was timely and decisive. Sam's on-site visit was very punctual, and the bathroom grouting was done beautifully. Highly recommended.
Andrew Lam
Andrew Lam
12:16 09 Aug 23
Sam was very courteous and efficient, doing a great job in sealing a shower and patching up a balcony. He was thorough, did a very tidy and presentable job, and was pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended.
Jeff Younis
Jeff Younis
11:12 09 Aug 23
Sam and his team have always done great work when we have engaged them for properties we own as well as properties we manage.
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07:09 03 May 23
Quick work and quicker response to any concerns we had which was appreciated. Shower looks heaps better. Like night and day.
Chris T
Chris T
04:11 20 Apr 23
Had the walls and floor of my 10 year old shower regrouted/sealed and it has fixed the leak I was having. Professional, friendly and easy to deal with plus excellent after sales service when I had a question. Would highly recommend!
David Dell
David Dell
09:33 13 Feb 23
Great company to deal with , honest , ontime and quality work
Nadine Bechara
Nadine Bechara
02:59 10 Feb 23
Great service lots of information answered before they came to the job. Very professional team. Thankyou vivyan and sam
Jeff Ryan
Jeff Ryan
00:16 23 Jan 23
Very happy with the service and a well done job with the shower.
Candice Azar
Candice Azar
09:48 18 Jan 23
We recently had Saba Seal complete our bathroom renovation and they were easy to deal with, finished on time and did exactly what was discussed. Can't thank them enough!
Fred El-harris
Fred El-harris
21:42 23 Dec 22
I was a bit skeptical at first, thinking this won't fix the leaking showers as the water was starting to destroy the underflooring under the house, so I read some of the reviews and decided to give them a try. Vivien returned my calls within the same day and booked in Sam to do the Job. They were both amazing. The result was also perfect.... the floor under the shower under the house is bone dry. Sam, you are a gentleman and hard worker, Thanks for fixing both of our showers. Vivien, you are a gem, Thanks for looking after this and organising everything. Most importantly, thank you for fixing the problem and prolonging the use of the existing bathrooms. Very hard to come accross trades people who can do a great job and are also organised, punctual, polite and professional. Keep up the great work!!!
Neil Galbraith
Neil Galbraith
11:25 20 Nov 22
Easy process, competitive quote and good job. Recommended!
Matthew Gillard
Matthew Gillard
07:39 10 Aug 22
Had our second shower resealed. No more leaking showers! Great service.
Marilynne Newman
Marilynne Newman
10:24 01 Aug 22
I’m very happy with the work that was done
Sandra Mills
Sandra Mills
02:58 29 Jul 22
Saba Seal took our bathrooms from EEWW to WOW! The tradesman who did the job even stayed until after 6pm on a Friday in order to complete the task -almost unheard of.
Belinda Trimble
Belinda Trimble
07:29 27 Jul 22
Excellent service. Fast response and were able to complete quickly. Satisfied customer. Would recommend.
Willow Tree
Willow Tree
04:55 20 Jul 22
Resealed and regrouted 2 bathrooms and they both feel like brand new again! Nice guy that does great quality and efficient work. His administrator was really helpful informing me about the process, preparation and finding suitable times across the 2 bathrooms so we were not without a bathroom. Highly recommended.
REGIL ABRAHAM
REGIL ABRAHAM
09:05 13 Jul 22
Thank you Sam and Vivyan for your prompt response.Special thanks to Sam for his excellent workmanship.You totally deserve 5 stars for this.I appreciate your honest opinion with regards to my enquiries.Loved your work.Highly recommended. Best wishes!
Bobby Suherman
Bobby Suherman
04:20 12 May 22
I had my shower completely fixed/redo for the best price possible, amazing job and kudos to Sam the tradie his job is really well done and very professional and also thanks to Vivyan for making it all possible!!i would give 10 stars if i could!! high reccomend
tracie rogers
tracie rogers
03:56 03 May 22
Fabulous job, highly recommend Saba Seal
Sylvia Caruso
Sylvia Caruso
07:31 27 Apr 22
Both my bathrooms had shower leaks! So happy I came across Saba Seal. Wasn’t ready to do new bathrooms, and this was the most cost effective fix. The showers came out better than expected. Really happy with both of them.Thankyou to Vivyan for choosing lovely tiles that compliment my old tiles..and thankyou Sam for a job well done.Highly recommend
P. D.
P. D.
16:28 13 Apr 22
Vivyan and Sam were such an absolute pleasure to deal with, from start to finish.As soon as I submitted my inquiry online to have our shower floor fixed I had Vivyan call me straight away within minutes to confirm the work that could be done and completed.Saba Seal were able to have the work done for us within days of the request.Sam came out and completed the work and did such a fantastic job, it looks like a brand new bathroom. Such a professional.Very reasonably priced for the work that had to be completed.I will be sure to use Saba Seal again and recommend them to everyone.Thank you for the work undertaken.
Kathie Woisin
Kathie Woisin
07:02 09 Apr 22
Friendly team, responsive!
Gay Parsons
Gay Parsons
04:29 31 Mar 22
Easy to deal with, good communication, a good job regrouting and sealing the shower.
Leone Vuke
Leone Vuke
04:57 13 Mar 22
Excellent service all round …punctual courteous professional… thank you to Sam for fixing my leaking shower screen when another two companies failed to do so. Thank you to Vivyan for her communication and advice. Recommended!
Dno Bechara
Dno Bechara
13:47 28 Feb 22
Very prompt and extremely professional. Very pleased with the work completed.
Cindy Zhu
Cindy Zhu
07:03 01 Feb 22
Excellent bathroom seal👍
mike doheny
mike doheny
05:40 24 Dec 21
Great to deal with and good job
Peter Jenssen
Peter Jenssen
11:59 01 Oct 21
Waterproofed two showers one of which was leaking. Arrived on time, completed work in the time said. Showers as new again.Recommended!
Lalli Reddy
Lalli Reddy
11:02 10 Sep 21
Thank you so much Sam and Paul for a fantastic job.From the quotation to the job of sealing and grouting the floor of my mums shower was done very professionally today. Very approachable, polite and job well done as promised.Well done guys. Will definitely recommend to my friends and family.
lesley whitehurst
lesley whitehurst
22:46 27 Aug 21
Thank you Sam and Paul. The whole process of getting our showers resealed and removing the old damaged grout was professional and very well organised.You explained clearly beforehand what work was required, and then did the work efficiently, with care and to a high standard.As well having confidence in the quality of the work, it looks amazing too.
Jody Howison
Jody Howison
12:25 14 Jul 21
I found them to be very reliable and very easy to work with very happy with the resultsA great fix to my leaking showerThank you
Penelope Pen
Penelope Pen
13:51 13 Jul 21
New tiles on our shower floor carefully colour matched with our existing wall tiles, old mouldy grout removed, regrouted and sealed all in 1 day. Great workmanship, very little mess or disruption in comparison to a full renovation. Very pleased with the result. Can’t wait to use my new shower!
Tony Papa
Tony Papa
05:17 08 Dec 20
Highly recommended!Very easy to communicate with. Were on time. No hidden costs. Done an amazing job sealing our newly renovated bathroom!
Ian McDougall
Ian McDougall
09:34 01 Sep 20
Arrived, explained and did the job with professional enthusiasm and care at the agreed quote. Highly recommended.
Penelope Stone
Penelope Stone
21:52 10 Aug 20
I used Sabaseal to reseal and regrout 2 shower recesses where the grout after 25 years was wearing thin or missing (mould was also becoming a problem) putting my shower at risk of water damage. Sabaseal explained the process of repair and that the sealing product used came with a lifetime guarantee.. Simon who did the repair arrived on time , was professional , took care not to damage the tiles and created little mess while doing the job and cleaned up afterwards. . The result is fantastic and the showers now look new. My dealing with the company waa smooth and contact was easy. I recommend Sabaseal.
Robert Edwards
Robert Edwards
08:50 21 May 20
On time,polite,clean and professional
Melissa Alvarez
Melissa Alvarez
10:08 15 Aug 19
Great workmanship, reliable and efficient. Good job on my shower, which wasn't in a great shape beforehand.
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