Leak Detection Job In Matraville

Bathroom Resealing and Leak Detection with Aqua Search

When water started showing up in the garage of this Matraville home, the homeowners called us straight away to investigate. Leaks are often hidden, so we enlisted the help of Aqua Search to help and carry out professional leak detection using pressure testing and moisture checks.

Why Shower Waterproofing Fails

Shower waterproofing is designed to act as a barrier beneath your tiles. When it fails, water leaks through the grout. The most common causes include:

• Ground movement
• Age
• Poor installation or insufficient coverage of the original grout
• Grout breaking down over time

What Was Causing the Leak?

Our testing showed that the home's pipes were in good condition and there were no active leaks. However, water was getting through the tiles in the shower due to failed waterproofing and grout. Over time, this water flowed downwards into the garage below.

How Our Plumbers Fixed It

Our certified plumbers carried out a full reseal of the shower base to stop the water from leaking.

This included:

• Removing old and worn-out silicone
• Cleaning and preparing all the shower's joints
• Applying new waterproof sealant
• Resealing around the corners and shower edges