Leaking shower repairs
Showers leaking into the next room or the ceiling below.
See how we fix leaking showersLeaking shower and balcony repairs in Strathfield and Burwood Without unnecessary tile removal
Strathfield mixes large Federation and interwar homes with older walk-ups and newer apartments along the Parramatta Road corridor. Many bathrooms here have tiles worth keeping.
No unnecessary tile removalLicensed & insuredSpecialist leak repairs
Keeping original and feature tiles
Older bathrooms, and those updated decades ago, often have sound tiles with failing grout and junctions. That's exactly what a no-tile-removal repair suits. In apartment buildings, a leak into the unit below needs the strata manager involved, and we write our quotes with that in mind.
Apartments in Burwood
Burwood is much denser than Strathfield. In the 2021 Census, 68% of occupied dwellings in its postcode were flats or apartments and 59% were rented. A leak there usually involves the unit below, the owners corporation and often a property manager, and our written quote is set out so each of them can act on it.
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 Strathfield customers
My bathroom has older feature tiles I want to keep. Can you still fix the leak?
Usually, yes. Keeping your tiles is what our repair is for.
Do you also cover the rest of the Inner West?
Yes, including Leichhardt, Stanmore and Marrickville.
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: Burwood · Homebush · Concord · Enfield · Croydon · Ashfield · North Strathfield
Get a free quote in Strathfield
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 Strathfield
Call or SMS 0412 000 893.