Shower Repair and Replacement Perth

Most leaking shower repairs start from around $350, depending on the size of the shower and the cause of the leak. A worn showerhead can be sorted from around $90 and a tap or mixer from around $180. We quote a fixed price upfront after assessing the shower, so you know the cost before we start.

In most cases, yes. If the waterproofing membrane underneath is still sound and the leak is coming from failed grout or perished silicone, we can reseal and repair the joints without ripping out tiles. If the membrane itself has failed, surface work only delays the problem and a full reseal or retile is the proper fix. We will tell you honestly which one you need.

Common signs are water stains on the ceiling or wall below the bathroom, paint blistering, skirting boards that swell or lift, a musty smell, mould around the shower, or tiles that sound hollow or move underfoot. If you spot any of these it is worth getting it checked quickly, because a slow leak can cause expensive damage behind the scenes.

A reseal or a tap, mixer or showerhead replacement is usually done in the one visit, often within a couple of hours. Bear in mind that fresh silicone needs around 24 hours to cure before the shower is used. Larger jobs like a base or full shower replacement take longer, and we can usually book you in within 1 to 2 business days.

A leak from failed grout, silicone or a worn fitting is almost always a repair. If the base is badly cracked, the waterproofing has failed, or the shower is old and giving you repeated problems, a replacement is usually the better value over time. We give you a straight recommendation rather than pushing the bigger job.

It is usually a blocked or worn showerhead, a faulty mixer, or a restriction in the pipework. Sometimes it is as simple as cleaning mineral build-up out of the head. We diagnose the real cause rather than guessing and get the flow back to where it should be.

It is best not to. A leaking shower keeps pushing water into the wall cavity and subfloor, which leads to mould, rotting timber and, in some cases, damage to the rooms next door. The longer it runs, the bigger and more expensive the repair becomes, so it is worth fixing early.

For any work involving the plumbing, taps, mixers, drains or pipework, yes. In Western Australia that work must be carried out by a licensed plumber. Drip Hunters holds plumbing licence PL8883 and all work meets Australian Standards.

Wipe or squeegee the walls and base after use to clear standing water, keep the area well ventilated to cut down mould, and check the grout and silicone now and then for cracks. Catching a small crack early is far cheaper than fixing the water damage it causes later.

Yes. We are based in Port Kennedy and cover the full Rockingham to Mandurah corridor, including Baldivis, Secret Harbour, Safety Bay, Warnbro, Waikiki, Kwinana, Bertram, Lakelands, Meadow Springs, Singleton and the surrounding suburbs.