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Leaking shower and balcony repairs in Ryde Without unnecessary tile removal

Ryde has many 1960s and 70s red-brick walk-ups, plus established homes and newer high-rise around Meadowbank, Top Ryde and Macquarie Park.

After: The same tiled area clean, with new white grout lines
No unnecessary tile removalLicensed & insuredSpecialist leak repairs

Walk-ups and strata buildings in Ryde

Older unit blocks often still have their original tiled showers and small balconies, where the grout and perimeter joints have worn out after decades of use. In strata buildings we can inspect and quote several lots or common areas in one visit, which saves the owners corporation time.

How we repair a leak without removing tiles

  1. Assessment. We look for where the water gets in, not only where it shows up, and check that the tiles are sound.
  2. Preparation. We clean the area and protect the surfaces around it.
  3. Remove what has failed. Deteriorated grout and failed silicone come out of the floor, corners and junctions.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

BeforeBefore: tiled balcony with black mould.
AfterAfter: clean tiles and new grout.
Tiled balcony: black mould staining before; clean tiles and new grout after
BeforeBefore: shower with mould along the screen.
AfterAfter: clean grout and screen silicone.
Shower: black mould in the joints and along the screen before; clean grout and screen silicone after

See our before and after photos

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

Questions from Ryde customers

Can you quote several units in the same building at once?

Yes, where access is arranged for each lot.

Is my small unit balcony worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually. If the tiles are sound, a regrout and seal costs a fraction of a rebuild.

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: West Ryde · Meadowbank · Eastwood · Epping · Macquarie Park · Gladesville · Putney

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

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