Is your shower leaking? You might be worried but rest assured, you’re not alone. Leaky showers are a very common household problem. In fact, they occur so often they’re currently one of the top residential defects listed by Australian building inspectors.
A leaking shower seal can cause great structural damage to your bathroom, which can be costly to repair. So, if you suspect any leaks from your shower seal, you should take swift action and address the issue through shower sealing to reduce the extent of the damage.
But how exactly can you tell that your shower seal is leaking? What are the warning signs?
Let’s find out.
There’s nothing quite like a hot shower to start or end your day. However, if your shower has “issues” or needs repairs, getting in can be more of an annoyance than the relaxing experience you were hoping for.
While this is true for many people, making simple shower repairs can restore your shower and your ability to relax and unwind. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common and easy repairs we are ready to help with.
A leaky shower is a problem few people want. It can lead not only to property damage and decay but also to personal injuries. Plus, who wants water stains appearing on their dining room ceiling? Neither do you want your home to become victim to a slow leaking drip in your walls that goes undetected for years? The damage of rot and mould will surface someday, and by that point, it likely spells trouble.
Property prices are at an all-time high and look set to continue to rise. Across Australia, there is a lack of homes for sale which is pushing prices up and home sales are happening at lightning speed. As a property investor, we’re sure you are aware of the housing boom and we want to ensure you are in a position to maximise your profits today and in the future.
One thing that can quickly and suddenly ruin your investment property success is the humble bathroom shower. Yes, the place where people (should) wash every day, can also wash away any profits from your property.
Here’s a look at how a leaky shower can destroy your investment property and why you should invest in a leaking shower repair before it’s too late!
For most people, the idea of redoing their shower is something that only surfaces once there is visible damage. Mould accumulates, water seeps in, and a musty smell sinks in. There could even be dripping (yikes!). You can see that something probably, (read: “definitely”), needs fixing. So, what’s next? A bit of new grouting should do the trick, right?
Recent reports from Chubb show that between 2014 and 2018, a 72% increase in water damage claims among Australian households has been noted. The average amount per claim has also increased. In 2014, the average property claim related to water damage was noted as $17,627. Just four years later, this amount had increased to $30,361 on average. Another important finding is that 34% of Chubb’s property-related claims account for water damage.
At Leaky Showers Yatala, we are proud of our renowned shower repairs without removing tiles. Our skill and experience have seen us tackle many bathroom horror stories and saved many showers from those pesky leaks and damp problems. We love getting you back in your hot shower (once we’re gone, of course!) and enjoying the luxuries of a crack-free, perfectly sealed wet area. Your worries have evaporated, and your smile tells us so.
You don’t need to be Einstein to know your shower should be waterproof. But, you may not know that tiles and grout alone don’t withhold the water that hits your shower every day. Waterproofing has regulations that must comply with Australia’s building code and Australian standards, which state any wet area must be waterproofed.
We’ve spoken about the damage a leaky shower and poor waterproofing can do to the structure of your home in previous blogs. But what exactly is waterproofing, and why is it so important to have it completed by a licensed professional? Read on to discover more from the experts in shower waterproofing Coomera!
The shower. It must be one of the most used household utilities ever. On average, Australian’s spend 7 minutes in the shower, with a third of us showering twice a day. If you live in a busy household, that is a whole lot of ‘shower action’ going on every single day. Great to hear you’re clean and smelling good, but how’s your shower going?