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I have a fully contained shower behind the wall. The grout in the shower is brand new, and the wall where the shower is mounted on shows no sign of water damage. Recently (the last 2 days) have seen water leakage from the foot of the wall pictured above, where the shower is behind that wall. Where the cracks are on the frame is also where the water leaks out onto the floor - the water looks clean (not dirty shower water).
I had some plumber coming over for a quote and they have quoted a replacement of the whole shower unit - which I think is excessive as the shower looks brand new. My property has only been 7-8 years old.
Could I have some opinion on the issue I might have causing this leakage?
Hello @vinguyen236
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your shower leaking.
If the grout lines are new, did your handyperson change the silicone seals at the side and did they seal the shower grout and tiles? If they did not, I suggest changing the silicone seals and using CPC 220ml Shower Plug Sealant to seal the tiles and grout.
However, if after these repairs you still get a leak, odds are your tiled floor has been compromised, this means that the shower and tiles will need to be removed. The waterproofing will need to be re-applied and your shower reassembled.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Eric
Hello @vinguyen236
There are only two possible sources of water coming from your shower. It is either a plumbing leak or a shower leak. If it is a plumbing leak water will continuously come out of your wall. If it is a shower leak it will only come out when someone is in the shower, that's why I suggested to refresh your silicone seals and seal your shower.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
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