Leaking shower repairs
Showers leaking into the next room or the ceiling below.
See how we fix leaking showersLeaking shower and balcony repairs in Chatswood and Lane Cove Without unnecessary tile removal
Chatswood is one of Sydney's high-density centres, with apartment towers in the middle and established houses in the streets around them.
No unnecessary tile removalLicensed & insuredSpecialist leak repairs
High-rise leaks in Chatswood
In a tower, a leaking shower or balcony usually affects the unit below, and the work has to fit around building rules on access, lifts and working hours. In the houses nearby, older bathrooms often have sound tiles with failed grout and silicone. That's the situation a no-tile-removal repair is made for.
Lane Cove units and homes
Lane Cove is close to an even split. In the 2021 Census, 54% of occupied dwellings in its postcode were flats or apartments and 40% were separate houses. Its older unit blocks often still have original showers and small balconies where the grout and perimeter joints have worn out.
How we repair a leak without removing tiles
- Assessment. We look for where the water gets in, not only where it shows up, and check that the tiles are sound.
- Preparation. We clean the area and protect the surfaces around it.
- Remove what has failed. Deteriorated grout and failed silicone come out of the floor, corners and junctions.
- Regrout and reseal. New grout goes in as specified, and we reseal the corners, hob, door sill, drain surround and other junctions we can reach.
- Remedial sealing. Where it suits the job, we apply the specified sealer to the new grout and joints.
Not every leak can be fixed this way. If tiles are loose, the floor falls the wrong way, the membrane has failed across a large area or a pipe is leaking, we'll tell you before you spend anything.
Before and after from our jobs
Real photos from our own jobs across Sydney.
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Why choose 1 Choice
- Leak repair specialists since 2002. Leaking showers and balconies are our main work.
- Licensed and insured. 1 Choice Building Maintenance Pty Ltd holds NSW contractor licence 151702C and is insured.
- A written quote first. It sets out the area, the method and what's excluded.
- Clear about warranty. The sealing product carries a manufacturer's product warranty of up to 25 years, under the manufacturer's terms. It covers the product, not every possible source of water.
Our services
Leaking balcony repairs
Balconies leaking into the room or unit below.
See how we repair leaking balconiesRegrouting and grout repairs
Cracked or stained grout replaced, epoxy grout, silicone and grout cleaning.
Read about regrouting and sealingStrata leak repairs
Inspections and repairs for strata and building managers.
See our strata serviceQuestions from Chatswood customers
Can you work within my building's approval process?
Yes. Tell us what the building manager or strata needs, such as access times, lift bookings or paperwork, and we'll plan around it.
Do you also cover North Sydney and Hornsby?
Yes. See our North Sydney page and our Hornsby page.
Repairs, warranty and quotes
Will you need to remove my tiles?
Not if the tiles are sound and the water is getting in through the grout and joints. If the inspection shows something else, we'll explain what's needed and why.
How much disruption is there?
A repair is measured in days, not the weeks a renovation takes. There's no demolition, and you can use the area again after 24 to 48 hours, as your technician advises.
What does the warranty cover?
The sealing product carries a manufacturer's product warranty of up to 25 years, subject to the manufacturer's terms and correct application. It is a product warranty, not a promise that nothing will ever leak. Read our warranty information.
How does the quote work?
The inspection and quote are free. You get a written quote with the area, the method and what's excluded before any work starts.
Nearby: Willoughby · Artarmon · Lane Cove · Roseville · Naremburn · St Leonards · North Sydney
Get a free quote in Chatswood
Tell us what's leaking. Photos help us prepare, but you can leave them out. We'll call you back to book a time.
Get a free quote in Chatswood
Call or SMS 0412 000 893.