Leaky showers are very common in New Zealand houses – both new and old. Why is this? Modern showers rely heavily on sealants and membranes and often the installation of those crucial components are not done correctly, or some case not done at all. The first signs of leaky showers is often swollen or deformed skirting boards near your shower. This may be on either side of the wall. If you have a tiled shower then signs of failure include cracks in the grout and/or a build-up of mould which keeps reoccurring after cleaning.
Leaky showers are often expensive to fix and usually require full replacement of the cubicle and sometimes includes framing replacement. Damage to underlying framing rapidly gets worse if the problem is not identified early and the cost esculates.
Call Property Check if you suspect you have a leaky shower or would like your shower checked for signs of leaks. We have special equipment and expertise to identify if your shower has leaky issues, or to find out what the extent of damage might be.
Are you unhappy or doubtful about the quality of your building work, or do you just want to make sure it is what you thought you were getting? Property Check offers the following services:
- Building work assessment
- Site inspection and investigation of building work and materials to provide evidence of issues and defects
- Detailed report on the issues
- Expert Witness