A leaking shower not only causes headaches but it can cost a fortune to repair if it is not attended to quickly and correctly. In the past shower repairs would mean the tiles would have to be removed and a waterproof membrane applied to ensure a water-tight seal. Nowadays, there are remedies which do not require any tile removal or changing any of the original aesthetics.

It’s a fact, buildings move. Tiny shifts in underground stability or building settlement can cause cracks in your shower or bathroom. There are other causes, but a crack in the wall and floor junctions or in between grouting and tiling causes massive problems to the wall and floor behind them. By using the DiaOSeal system developed by Shower Repairs Plus, they can repair, re-seal and provide a water-tight shower or bathroom with a very long lasting finish. The DiaOSeal Hydro-barrier is a clear liquid that seals the tiled area, stops further leaks and is totally non-invasive.

Having a bathroom which has mould and mildew is not pleasant, although having a bathroom which leaks water onto woodwork, carpets and through ceilings can cause monumental damage. By fixing a leaking shower as soon as possible is the best and cheapest way to keep your house from severe damage.

Once the area is treated, the specialist DiaOSeal sealer is impenetrable by water, stops further leakages; it treats and seals the shower eliminating the failed membrane as well as being retaining its strength against chemical cleaners.

Do you require a service from Shower Repairs Plus? Inspect the taps and tap penetrations behind the flanges for water penetration or leaks. If the sealant is cracked, missing or look in poor condition, reseal the penetrations immediately. Check all of the fixtures and fittings. If a shower is on the first floor, check the ceiling below. If it is sagging, swelling or staining, you have a leak.

In tiled areas, checking the condition of the grout is vital in keeping a shower cubicle free from leaks. Any hair line cracks encourage the formation of efflorescence and carbon calamite. This is when the water seeps through to the cement work and dissolves the lime leaving white scaly salt deposit behind.

Dealing with a leaking shower is vitally important to be performed earlier rather than later. Any signs of damage or leaks, such as staining, cracks in the grouting, efflorescence and damaged walls, means water is leaking.

Silicone and cheap store purchased sealants can crack and age over time. Visually check the area yourself, but have Shower Repairs Plus carry out a compressive service on the shower and have it backed by a 12 written guarantee against leakage.