A leaking shower can cause a whole heap of frustration, a big mess and can cause damage to the surrounding area. A few things none of us want to really deal with especially when they come with a dent in your pocket! There are multiple reasons as to why your shower could be leaking and it’s usually not a plumbing issue. Once the source of the leaking shower is identified, it should be an easy problem to fix once you get the professionals in.
Here are some pointers that will indicate that your shower is leaking:
If your shower leak is coming from your tiles, it’s important to determine which tiles it’s coming out of. In order to do this, your shower needs to be completely dry.
Firstly, you’ll need to check if the leak is coming from the shower floor. You’ll need to completely cover the drain with great duct-tape. Find a spare bucket and fill it up from a different source of water which could be a different bathroom or kitchen. Fill the shower up until it reaches the level of the doorsill. Let the water sit. If you start to see water leaking from your ceiling or in another space, your shower floor is the issue. If you see no leak, the source of your leak will be from elsewhere.
Another way tiles could cause the leak is the grout in the tiled shower walls. To determine if this is the cause of the shower leak, you’ll need to check one wall at a time by spraying water on isolated areas. As you’re going, it’s important to keep an eye out for any leaks. If the grout is cracked or there’s even a small hole in the grout, this could be the problem.
If your shower head keeps dripping and causing damage, your faucet could be the problem. This can be fixed by replacing the washer, o-ring or rubber seal. They could possibly just become worn out overtime and this is the issue.
To determine if your drain is the issue causing the leak, you can tape the drain and let water flow out. If you see any leaks then your drain is the issue.
Although this reason isn’t usually common, your leaking shower could be because a plumbing joint is loose or creates a leak.
A leaking shower isn’t usually a DYI at home job. It requires professionals to inspect your specific situation and provide a solution that will last long term. This will save you money and also time in the long term and your problem is guaranteed to be fixed.
If you’re looking for shower repair specialists, Saba Seal is the team dedicated to you. We repair leaking showers without removing tiles and are the only Australian sealer that offers lifetime warranty. That’s how proud we are of the quality of our work. Give our friendly team a call today on 1300 557 222 for your leaking shower repairs.
