Why leak detection comes first
A wet hallway wall doesn’t always mean the shower floor has failed. Water can also come from a cracked wall joint, a worn tap spindle or a pipe behind the tiles. Sealing the wrong spot wastes money and lets the damage keep spreading.
That’s why every job starts with a diagnosis: electronic moisture meters to map how far the damp has travelled, a thermal imaging scan to trace the leak path, and a plumbing pressure test to confirm whether the pipework is holding pressure.
What the check looks for
Failed floor perimeter joints, where the shower floor meets the walls and hob, are the most common culprit. We also look at cracked or missing wall grout, degraded silicone in vertical corners, and moisture around the waste and niche.
If it turns out to be a pipe
If the pressure test shows a drop behind the wall, we show you the thermal reading on the spot so a plumber can fix the pipe before any sealing is done. You won’t be sold a reseal that can’t stop a plumbing leak.
Signs your shower may be leaking
- ✓Peeling or bubbling paint on the wall outside the shower
- ✓Swollen or stained skirting boards and door frames
- ✓Damp or musty carpet next to the bathroom
- ✓Dark, crumbling or missing grout lines on the shower floor
- ✓Mould that keeps coming back along the floor joints
- ✓Loose or drummy tiles near the shower base
Fixed, upfront pricing
Every package includes the moisture check, thermal imaging and pressure test: $599 for a standard single shower (900×900 or 1000×1000 mm) and $799 for a double or walk-in shower, all-inclusive. See the full pricing or learn more about our leaking shower repairs across the Illawarra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is leak detection included in the price?+
Yes. Thermal imaging, a moisture check and a plumbing pressure test are included in both the $599 single-shower and $799 double/walk-in packages.
Do you need to remove tiles to find the leak?+
No. The diagnosis is non-destructive. We read moisture through the surface and trace the leak path with thermal imaging.