Bathroom & Shower Leak Detection
There are many ways in which a shower can leak.
Symptoms of a leaky shower include: Leaking shower roses may indicate that the taps are not closing fully and should be serviced. Shower floor waste may be leaking from the bathroom or apartment above, dripping onto the ceiling below. It is possible that the shower’s water proofing membrane has a hole.
“Leaking showers” exhibit all of these symptoms. Leak detectors and even handymen may find the cause; however, most are not licensed plumbers and cannot fix the problem.
Paul’s Plumbing can find the source of the leak, and then provide the best solution for the repair. You can trust our leak detectors to handle your leaking shower with ease because they are also experienced and licensed plumbers.
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Common causes of a leaking shower?
Water may enter the wall through tap penetrations that haven’t been silicone shut.
- Dripping shower heads are caused by taps that don’t fully shut off, allowing water to pass through and out. Usually, all that is needed is a tap service.
- Shower combos have become damaged or split in the wall, ceiling, or floor.
- Cracked tiles. can allow water to penetrate the waterproofing membrane.
- Tap Penetrations. Water may enter the wall through tap penetrations that haven’t been silicone shut.
- Shower Grout. shower leaks through the grout between the tiles – tile grout decays over time due to harsh cleaning and acidic chemicals, resulting in shower leaks.
- Leaking shower membrane – water becomes trapped beneath the membrane and can travel into adjoining rooms or hallways.
- Water leaking behind tiles – the reason can vary greatly, but is typically caused by another problem outlined here.
- Leaking shower waste It is common for water to drip into the ceiling of the below floor as a result of a leaking shower floor waste. You may also see stains or mold on the ceiling below.
- Water leaking behind tiles – the reason can vary greatly, but is typically caused by another problem outlined here.
- Silicone. Silicone that has become old or had come may allow water to pass through, around, and under
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Here are some reasons why leaking showers can be so problematic
Significant water damage to your household.
There are numerous health risks associated with mold build up.
Excessive water consumption and high water bills can be attributed to shower leaks.
As a result of leaking showers, termites are provided with an ideal living environment
We have a friendly team of fully qualified, licensed, and insured plumbers ready to fix your leaking shower as soon as possible.
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How We Find find leaks in a wet area?
Paul’s Plumbing has developed a method for testing leaking shower and wet areas that is systematized and highly accurate. By using industry-leading equipment and methods, we ensure our customers will receive the most accurate and detailed results.
Some of our methods and equipment we use:
- In wall pipework and combinations, pressure testing is performed
- Inspection of in wall pipes with a visual camera
- Imaging & testing with a thermal gun
- Measurement of moisture using electronic instruments
- Testing of shower grout and shower water proofing membrane with hot dye
- Wash down testing on shower screen and tiles
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