Waterproofing in Adelaide

Bathrooms, showers and balconies — see the work before you call

Waterproofing in Adelaide for bathrooms, showers, laundries and balconies — new membranes before tiling, and repairs where water is already getting through. Compare waterproofers by photos of finished work and ask about the membrane system they use.

2 businesses listed under Waterproofing in Adelaide.

Membranes and a moving clay slab

In Adelaide the usual cause of a failed shower membrane is not the product but slab movement from reactive clay, which opens hairline cracks that a rigid membrane can't bridge. Ask the waterproofer about flexible membranes, how corners and wall-to-floor junctions are treated, and whether a leak test is done before tiling. Keep the documentation for your records.

Before you hire a waterproofing in Adelaide

  • Photograph the leak, the floor and the shower or balcony drain.
  • Ask what surface preparation and membrane system the job includes.
  • Clarify who handles plumbing, tiling and any repairs to damaged flooring.
  • Ask for the written scope and the records supplied after the work.

Common questions

Should the shower be leak-tested before tiling in Adelaide?
It is good practice: flooding the shower floor for a period and checking for leaks shows up problems while the membrane is still exposed. Ask the waterproofer whether it is included.
Can you waterproof over old bathroom tiles?
Some repair systems can go over existing surfaces, but they do not solve every leak. The source and condition underneath need checking first.
When does waterproofing happen in a bathroom renovation?
After preparation and relevant plumbing rough-in, before the tiles and final fittings go in.

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