Leaking shower repairs
Showers leaking into the next room or the ceiling below.
See how we fix leaking showersLeaking shower and balcony repairs in North Sydney Without unnecessary tile removal
Most homes in North Sydney, Neutral Bay and Cremorne are apartments. In the 2021 Census, flats and apartments made up between 73% and 80% of occupied dwellings in each of their postcodes, so a leaking shower or balcony is rarely just one owner's problem.
No unnecessary tile removalLicensed & insuredSpecialist leak repairs
Walk-ups and towers side by side
Around the North Sydney centre the apartments are mostly towers, while Neutral Bay, Cremorne and Kirribilli have many older walk-up blocks. In the walk-ups, original showers and small balconies wear out at the grout and perimeter joints. In the towers, building management sets the rules on access, lifts and working hours, and we plan the job around them.
Parking and access
Street parking is tight across the lower North Shore. Tell us about visitor parking, loading docks or building rules when you book and we'll plan the visit around them.
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 lower North Shore customers
Do you cover Neutral Bay, Cremorne and Kirribilli?
Yes. This page covers the lower North Shore, from Kirribilli and McMahons Point to Neutral Bay and Cremorne.
My flat is rented out. Can you deal with my tenant and property manager?
Yes. We arrange access with the tenant and send the written quote to you or your property manager.
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: Neutral Bay · Cremorne · Kirribilli · McMahons Point · Milsons Point · Crows Nest · Wollstonecraft · Mosman
Get a free quote in North Sydney
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 North Sydney
Call or SMS 0412 000 893.