Leaking Shower Repair Sydney
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When it comes to resolving leaking showers, finding the right solution is crucial to protect both your home and your peace of mind. At Network, we pride ourselves on delivering dependable, long-lasting shower leak repair services across Sydney. With over 40+ years of hands-on experience, our team has the knowledge and skill to handle everything from minor leaking shower issues to more significant plumbing faults, ensuring your bathroom remains a safe and functional space. We also offer affordable leaking shower repair solutions, making cost-effectiveness a key benefit of choosing our services.
We specialise in a wide range of repairs, meaning we cater to every aspect of your leaking shower problem. Whether you’re dealing with cracked grout, deteriorating silicone, loose tiles, or shower heads that refuse to stop dripping, our plumbers identify the root cause and provide targeted shower leak repair solutions in Sydney.
One of the hallmarks of our service is non-invasive repair techniques. Unlike traditional methods that require tiles to be removed, our advanced waterproofing system allows us to fix leaking showers without disturbing your bathroom’s appearance. Many leaking shower repairs can be completed in just a few hours without removing tiles. This not only saves you time and stress but also significantly reduces the overall cost of repair.
Why Customers Choose Our Leaking Shower Experts
Leaking showers can interfere with your daily life and even increase your utility bills. That’s why our team is committed to providing dependable shower leak repair solutions that offer real value. Here’s why Sydney residents trust Network Plumbing:
- Cost-Effective Repairs: Our solutions are designed to solve problems without unnecessary expenses, including avoiding tile removal.
- Minimal Disruption: We aim to repair leaks efficiently, ensuring your day-to-day life isn’t interrupted.
- Enhanced Longevity: By using the best materials and modern waterproofing systems, we guarantee strong, lasting results.
- Friendly & Professional Team: With a reputation for excellent customer service, our plumbers ensure your experience is as smooth as our repairs.
Our Process for Shower Leak Repair
At Network Plumbing, we take pride in our detailed approach to shower leak repairs. Here’s what you can expect when you work with us.
We perform a comprehensive inspection of your bathroom, focusing on wall grout, tiles, and water shut-off valves. Before starting any leaking shower repair, we locate and turn off all water shut-off valves, including those built into fixtures, to prevent damage.
Using the latest tools like cameras, we pinpoint water seeping areas and identify root causes.
We remove damaged grout, reseal wet areas, and replace silicone, ensuring complete waterproofing. For plumbing repairs, we use a deep socket wrench to remove faucet handles and nuts, allowing us to access and inspect components such as o-rings, rubber washers, the diverter valve, and the entire shower head for damage. We also check and replace the shower arm if necessary. Issues like a leaky faucet, a leaky showerhead, or a shower head leaking are addressed by inspecting and replacing worn components to restore proper function and prevent further leaks.
We test water pressure and flow to confirm the leak has been completely fixed. A comprehensive shower repair includes testing all components for leaks and proper function.
More Than Just Repairs
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While we focus on fixing current leaks, we’re also passionate about preventing them. Whether through regular grout maintenance, resealing, or annual plumbing inspections, we work with you to safeguard your bathroom against future issues. Ensuring that shower systems remain in top condition not only protects your property but also prevents unnecessary costs from recurring problems.
If you’re dealing with a leaking shower in Sydney, contact Network Plumbing today for expert diagnosis and fast, affordable shower leak repair you can rely on.
Essential Bathroom Maintenance Tips
Grout and silicone seals are crucial for keeping water contained within showers, bathtubs, and sinks. Over time, these materials can crack, wear away, or discolour, leaving room for water to seep into walls or floors.
Why It Matters:
Damaged grout allows water to penetrate surfaces, causing mould, rot, and structural damage. Replacing water-damaged walls or subflooring is expensive and disruptive.
How to Maintain:
- Inspect grout lines between tiles for cracks or gaps. Replace damaged sections with fresh grout.
- Check silicone seals around bathtubs, shower bases, and sinks. If they’re peeling or mouldy, remove and reseal the area with waterproof silicone caulk. Use a smooth edge or tool to ensure a watertight finish.
- Consider sealing grout annually to improve water resistance and durability.
Water shut-off valves control water flow to your bathroom’s main fixtures, like sinks and toilets. They’re critical in preventing flooding if a pipe bursts or a fitting fails.
Why It Matters:
Faulty shut-off valves can delay your response during emergencies, increasing damage. Ensuring their functionality keeps you prepared for unforeseen issues.
How to Maintain:
Locate shut-off valves for your bathroom (usually beneath sinks, behind toilets, or near your water heater).
Turn them off and on every few months to prevent them from sticking due to infrequent use.
If they feel stiff or won’t turn, consult a plumber to replace faulty valves.
Why It Matters:
Unchecked water damage can weaken your home’s foundations and lead to health hazards caused by mould and mildew.
How to Inspect:
- Examine ceilings, walls, and floors for water stains, bubbling paint, or warped materials.
- Sniff for musty odours, often indicating moisture build-up.
- Check around the base of toilets, under sinks, and near showers for pooling water or damp areas.
- If you notice sudden spikes in water bills, it could be a sign of hidden leaks that need immediate attention
Having your plumbing system checked by a professional annually can highlight issues before they escalate. Pipes, water heaters, and drains all benefit from regular expert reviews.
Why It Matters:
Qualified plumbers have the tools and expertise to detect hidden problems, such as corroded pipes or slow leaks, which are easy to overlook during casual inspections.
What to Expect During an Inspection:
- Checking water pressure to ensure it’s within safe limits.
- Examining pipes for corrosion, blockages, or leaks.
- Assess the water heater for signs of wear or impending failure.
- Testing drainage systems to confirm they flow freely.
Why It Matters:
Soap scum, hair, and mineral deposits often clog drains, slowing water drainage and increasing maintenance costs over time.
How to Maintain:
- Install a drain cover to catch debris like hair and prevent blockages.
- Clean drain covers weekly and pour hot water down drains monthly to dissolve residue.
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can corrode pipes. Instead, use baking soda and vinegar as an eco-friendly alternative.
WHAT TO DO IN A HOT WATER EMERGENCY
- Call Network's Emergency Plumbers
- Turn Off Your Power Supply
- Isolate The Cold Water
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Aircon servicing was thoroughly completed and is now running much better than before. Will save this one for next time.
Prompt efficient service. The plumber arrived on time, explained the issue and gave clear options to fix it. Very happy with the work.
Phil & Harry Very happy with the job , everything left clean and tidy thanks guys
Quick and excellent work with a clear description of what was needed and the cost.
Very handsome fellow named Spencer, cleaned my drained. Give that man a raise!
The plumber was on time, honest, polite and didn’t beat around the bush
On time and budget. Ryan did a great job.
Mandy was great in the office too. She was lovely on the phone and via emails and gave us the confidence that things will get fixed.
Phillip - promo & very knowledgeable & extremely efficient - a wonderful lad thx you so much
Phil arrived promptly and was excellent and quick and left everything clean and tidy. Lynne
Excellent service. The electrician (Reece) arrived on time, worked efficiently, and explained everything clearly. I’m very satisfied.
Reece delivered a professional service today helping us out with a light issue of ours. Was very honest and polite. Would 100% recommend.
Thank you to Will for coming so promptly to fix my electricity network so that I now have access to internet again as well as a better understanding of the work required to make my home compliant with the requirements to have safe electricity in my 1887 home.
Thank you Danny and Phil for your amazing work and being very good tradesmen, took me through the job and were great people. Will recommend to everyone 👍
Phi & Danny thank you two for the fabulous work you did on the reline. 10 out of 10!
Andrew Monty did a great job on the installation of our new hot water system, would highly recommend Network for their efficiency and customer service
Thank you to Phil and Shaun who did an excellent job fixing the plumbing on our driveway! Very happy with the service and their friendliness! Thank you again! 😀
Thanks Danny and Adrian for your amazing work and great efforts and Danny being so good with our dog. Will recommend
Fantastic service from Joey and Billy K, much appreciated boys
Phil and Shawn. Happy with the relining installation. job really well done
Spencer was fantastic. Although the quote to fix our toilet was a bit out of our price range, he still took the time to explain the problem, talk us through what needed doing, and advise which parts to source. Really honest, knowledgeable, and generous with his time. Very grateful and would definitely recommend.
Very happy with Phillip's work repairing the flush mechanism on an in-wall cistern. Super calm, polite and professional (as are all the plumbers we have had from Network).
Happy with the service provided
Very happy and thankful for the great work done by Penny and Phil
Tom did a phantatic job servicing my aircon eliminating the slight whistling sound. He also explained really well why regular services are so important. Money well spent.
Great job installing new air conditioning system on a heatwave day. Tom, Aidan and Jay were lovely and went the extra mile.
Ryan was fast and efficient. Will definitely use again.
Quick and understanding about my monetary situation
Ryan was extremely helpful today, he was very competent, very polite and very knowledgeable. We are very happy with the service we received from Ryan. He was very thorough in explaining what needed to be done.
Andrew from Network- plumbing did an excellent job. Exceeded my expectations. Totally recommend him for your future plumbing needs.
Spencer was first rate. Came out, identified the problem and sorted solution. Rated EXTREMELY reasonable. Couldn’t be happier.
Oliver , Liam , tempany we amazing. Totally professional and just great of people. Well done.
Happy with Phillip and Bill who completed thre job promptly on a hot day.
Matt and Zac were most professional, completing the job in good time and to the standard I expect from Network Servicesw.
great
Great install by Andre, Lockie and Jad. Not an easy job for them but they rose to the challenge.
Great job done by the boys . Trent came Did my quote and Will came to fix the toilet . Very good at communicating skills and explaining things . On time and very professional thanks boys
Monty, Bill and Will were all fantastic to deal with. Professional - helpful - polite - punctual - efficient - all the things you hope for when dealing with trades especially for a large and urgent job a day before Christmas in our case! Highly recommend. Thanks again guys!
Excellent service! Thanks for coming out so quickly and doing a great job. Will definitely recommend you!
We struggled to have any plumber who wanted to take on the job. Then Ryan came along. We were quoted on the spot and we were booked in straight away. Matt came by to do the job for us, he was so nice and informative. Professional and efficient and nice to boot. I can't remember the receptionist's name but she knew exactly what I was talking about. So helpful. Thankyou.
Phillip did a brilliant job, friendly, professional, and got the job done efficiently.highly recommended👍
Just had some Downlights upgraded with Network Reece could not be more helpful and professional
Ryan, Phil & Oliver were very professional, helpful & fixed my several problems.
Great work by Oliver Jake and Phil. Everything works perfectly
Matthew was swift to respond and diagnose the issue with our lack of water pressure. Initial estimates indicated the need to temporarily bypass a section of piping until we could locate the blockage before performing a more permanent solution. During testing for pipe location it was determined a faulty isolation valve was the culprit negating the need for the temporary solution and significantly reducing the cost of the solution. Matthew was courteous and professional throughout and once diagnosed correctly was a swift fix, would highly recommend.
Over two days of working outside to unblock a private stormwater easement affecting four properties on the same easement, Phil and Matthew brought us success. Happy to have them anytime. Great workers. Network you certainly have the right people for the job.
Network Plumbing is excellent! Another emergency blocked loo! So close to Christmas I didn’t think the issue would be resolved and I would have cancel planned celebrations . One phone call and Tim arrived within 3 hours resolving the problem. Tim is absolute gentleman! Every person I deal with at company is so professional. It says a lot about the owner, Scott who staff speak so highly of and respect . I cannot recommend this company more highly. Number 1 in my opinion!! Thank you for coming my rescue again Network plumbing. Kerrie-Ann
Phillip and Shaun. Very happy with the service
Phillip and Chase have done a marvellous job here today. Arrived on time, worked very efficiently and finished in very good time. Did a beautiful job!! Thanks chaps!! Hope we don’t need you again but would really welcome you if we do!!
I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with Network Plumbing. The plumber, Spencer, was polite, prompt and professional. He communicated my plumbing issues so I understood my options and then followed through with quotes and action. Excellent service! 👍
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have more burning questions about leaking taps, a blocked toilet or your plumbing system? Here are some plumbing solutions.
If your shower is leaking, the first step is to limit water use and arrange a professional inspection. Even small leaks can cause damage behind walls, under floors, or into adjoining rooms.
A licensed plumber can assess whether the leak is coming from the shower fittings, waterproofing, pipework, or valve, and explain the safest way to fix it before damage spreads.
Leaks underneath a shower are often caused by failed waterproofing, cracked grout or tiles, leaking shower valves, or damaged pipes behind the wall. In many Sydney homes, the leak isn’t visible until water appears in adjacent rooms or downstairs ceilings.
Because multiple components can cause the same symptom, proper diagnosis is essential before repairs begin.
A shower that drips when turned off usually indicates a worn internal valve, cartridge, or washer. These components control water flow, and when they wear out, water can slowly pass through even when the tap appears closed.
Left untreated, this can lead to hidden leaks behind walls. Replacing the correct internal component resolves the issue properly.
Water leaking through a wall is a strong sign of a hidden plumbing or waterproofing failure. Common causes include leaking shower pipes, failed seals around mixers, or deteriorated waterproof membranes behind tiles.
This type of leak should be addressed promptly, as ongoing moisture can cause structural damage and mould growth.
The most common leak points in showers include:
• The shower valve or mixer
• Pipe connections behind the wall
• Waterproofing beneath tiles
• Grout and silicone joints
• Shower bases and drains
Many of these leaks aren’t visible from the surface, which is why professional leak detection is so important.
A well-installed shower typically lasts 15–25 years, depending on materials, water quality, and maintenance. Internal components like valves and seals may need replacement sooner, especially in high-use households.
Regular maintenance and early repairs can significantly extend the life of the shower.
Yes, especially if the dripping continues when the shower is off, or if you notice water damage nearby. Dripping showers are often early warning signs of valve or pipe issues that can worsen over time.
A plumber can identify whether the issue is minor or something that needs immediate attention.
Plumbers use specialised tools such as pressure testing, acoustic listening devices, moisture meters, and CCTV inspection to locate leaks behind walls or under floors without unnecessary damage.
This allows us to pinpoint the source accurately and plan the most effective repair.
Signs of a worn shower valve include:
• Dripping when the shower is off
• Difficulty turning handles
• Inconsistent water temperature
• Reduced water pressure
• Noises when turning taps
These symptoms usually indicate internal wear that needs professional attention.
Yes – plumbers regularly locate and repair leaks behind walls. Once the leak is identified, we explain the repair approach clearly and aim to minimise disruption to your home while ensuring the issue is properly resolved.
Yes, replacing a shower valve involves working with internal plumbing behind the wall and must be done correctly to prevent future leaks. A licensed plumber ensures the valve is installed to Australian standards and sealed properly before closing the wall.



