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Leaking shower & balcony repairs Without removing your tiles

Sydney specialists in non-invasive leak repairs, regrouting and remedial waterproofing where suitable.

White-tiled shower after regrouting and resealing by 1 Choice, with the original tiles kept
No unnecessary tile removalLicensed & insuredSpecialist leak repairs

Shower and balcony leaks fixed

BeforeBefore: Grey diagonal-pattern shower base with dark stained grout and joints
AfterAfter: The same shower base with renewed grout and sealant

Leaking shower repairs

Water coming through to the next room or the ceiling below usually gets in through worn grout and failed silicone. We cut it out, regrout, reseal and treat the joints, so in most cases your tiles stay where they are.

See how we fix leaking showers

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How our non-invasive repair works

  1. Inspect. We look for where the water gets in, not just where it shows up. The inspection is free.
  2. Prepare. We clean the area and remove deteriorated grout and failed sealant.
  3. Regrout and reseal. We regrout as specified and reseal the corners, junctions, hob, sill and drain surrounds we can reach.
  4. Treat. Where it's appropriate, we apply the specified remedial treatment and tell you when the area is ready to use.

Suitability depends on what the inspection finds, the condition of the tiles and substrate and the agreed scope. Water can travel a long way, so where it shows up isn't always where it gets in. If tiles need to come up or the leak is from a pipe, we'll tell you before you spend anything. Read when a no-tile-removal repair isn't the right choice

Before and after: real jobs by our team

These are photos from our own jobs. No stock images.

BeforeBefore: pale blue shower with yellow-stained corner joints.
AfterAfter: the same shower with new grout and white sealant.
Shower: stained corner joints before; renewed grout and sealant after
BeforeBefore: terracotta balcony with dark, dirty grout.
AfterAfter: the same balcony regrouted and sealed.
Tiled balcony: dark, dirty grout before; renewed grout and a sealed finish after
BeforeBefore: white shower base with stained corners and a worn hob.
AfterAfter: the hob restored and the joints resealed.
Shower base and hob: stained corners and worn hob edges before; hob restored and joints resealed after
BeforeBefore: narrow tiled side path with heavy black staining.
AfterAfter: the path cleaned and regrouted.
Tiled side path: heavy black staining before; cleaned tiles and renewed grout after
BeforeBefore: brown mosaic shower floor with stained grout.
AfterAfter: clean grout and resealed junctions.
Mosaic shower floor: stained grout and edges before; clean grout and resealed junctions after
BeforeBefore: terracotta-look bathroom floor with discoloured grout.
AfterAfter: the same floor with fresh grout.
Bathroom floor: discoloured grout before; fresh grout after

See our before and after photos

What our customers say

Real 5-star Google reviews, word for word.

Great job by 1 Choice Building Maintenance. They regrouted my shower area and sealed around the bath tub today and did excellent, professional work. I’m very happy with the result and would recommend them.

Nick P.Google review

They were prompt, efficient, friendly and professional. Explained clearly their process and fixed my leaking showers. Would happily recommend to others.

Ruth G.Google review

They did a great job and have fix leaking water from the shower room and it look nice as well. I recommend for every one need to fix leaking shower.

Thanh G.Google review

Great team members, very friendly and on time. Finished the job fast and cleaned up well leaving no mess. Would 100% recommend 1 choice building maintenance.

Ben B.Google review

Niki and her team were very professional, responsive and punctual, they did an excellent job re grouting my bathroom. Highly recommend.

Sheida M.Google review

I wanted to give a big thanks to George and Niki for their outstanding service today and also they're prompt response. What a awesome professional team. My bathroom looks new.

Milagros C.Google review
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Why Sydney chooses 1 Choice

  • In Sydney since July 2002. More than 20 years fixing leaking showers and balconies.
  • Licensed and insured. 1 Choice Building Maintenance Pty Ltd holds NSW contractor licence 151702C and is insured.
  • Free quote in writing. Every quote sets out the area, the method and what's excluded.
  • Product warranty. The sealing product we use carries a manufacturer's product warranty of up to 25 years, under the manufacturer's terms.
  • We come to you. A mobile service across Sydney and Greater Sydney, seven days a week.

Areas we cover

We come to you anywhere in the Sydney metropolitan area, including Parramatta, Merrylands, Greystanes, Smithfield, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, Mount Druitt, Penrith, The Hills, Hornsby, the Northern Beaches, Strathfield, Leichhardt, Stanmore, Marrickville, Liverpool, Campbelltown and the Sutherland Shire. See all the areas we cover

Common questions

Can every leak be fixed without removing tiles?

No. It works when the tiles are sound and water is getting through the grout and joints. If tiles are loose, the floor falls the wrong way or a pipe is leaking, we'll tell you what's needed instead.

Is the quote really free?

Yes. Every inspection and quote is free, wherever you are in Sydney.

What warranty applies?

The sealing product we use carries a manufacturer's product warranty of up to 25 years, subject to the manufacturer's terms and correct application. It covers the product, not every possible source of water. Read our warranty information.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. 1 Choice Building Maintenance Pty Ltd holds NSW contractor licence 151702C and is insured.

Do you fix plumbing leaks?

No. If the inspection points to a pipe, tap or valve, we'll tell you to call a plumber.

Get a free quote

Call or SMS 0412 000 893 seven days a week. You can also send us photos of the leak.

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The property

The leak

Where does the water show up, and when? After a shower, after rain or all the time?

One wide shot of the whole area, then close-ups of the grout, corners and where the water shows up. JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP, up to 8 MB each.

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