Leaking showers, failed silicone, broken doors: fixed.
Most shower problems are fixable without a full renovation. We pass your enquiry to a local Adelaide specialist who can diagnose the cause and quote the right fix.
Typical spend
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Range
$0k – $3k
Duration
1–5 days
Illustrative only. Shower Repair projects typically spend $0.9k, 0-week average build
About Shower Repair
Shower problems almost always feel worse than they are. Most Adelaide shower repairs can be done in a single visit for under $1,000. The trick is getting the diagnosis right before the fix.
Many shower repairs in Adelaide turn out to be silicone failures. The silicone bead at the floor-wall junction has failed, water is tracking along the slab, and emerging somewhere visible. Replacement silicone in a professional mildew-resistant grade resolves the issue for 3 to 5 years.
Another large portion is mixer cartridge wear. After 8 to 12 years of Adelaide's hard water, the ceramic disc in the mixer cartridge wears and starts dripping. Replacement cartridges cost $50 to $120 and take 30 minutes. Full mixer replacement is only needed if the body is damaged.
The rest are waterproofing issues, which are the ones that cost real money. If moisture mapping confirms membrane failure, the affected zone needs to be re-sheeted and re-membraned. A good specialist will aim for targeted repair rather than blanket replacement.
Common situations this work solves.
Recognise any of these?
- Water is appearing on the floor next to the shower, but not inside it.
- Silicone around the shower base has gone black and mouldy.
- The shower screen door has come off its hinge.
- The shower mixer is dripping or has lost pressure.
Here is what we do about it.
- Diagnostic inspection with moisture meter to find the actual leak source.
- Silicone strip-out and replacement with mildew-resistant grade 50-year silicone.
- Shower screen repair: hinge replacement, seal renewal, glass realignment.
- Mixer cartridge replacement or full tapware swap where required.
What a finished job can look like.
A visual sample of this speciality.
Shower Repair: your questions.
How much does it cost to repair a leaking shower in Adelaide?
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Cost depends on cause. Silicone-only repairs: $380 to $550. Mixer cartridge replacement: $240 to $420. Waterproofing touch-up repairs (without full renovation): $850 to $1,800. Full shower base reseal: $1,400 to $2,800.
How do I know if my shower has a waterproofing leak?
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Signs include: damp skirting beside the shower, ceiling stains below (upstairs bathroom), soft or swollen timber nearby, or water appearing outside the shower when no water has hit the floor. A moisture meter confirms in 10 minutes.
Can a shower be repaired without tearing up tiles?
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Often, yes. If the problem is silicone or a mechanical fitting (door hinge, mixer cartridge, drain cover), no tile removal is needed. If the waterproofing membrane has failed, some tile removal in the affected zone is usually required.
How long does shower repair take?
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Silicone-only or mechanical repairs: 1 to 3 hours on site. Waterproofing re-application in one zone: 1 to 2 days. Full shower rebuild without touching the rest of the bathroom: 3 to 5 days.
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