Waterproofing in Melbourne

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

Waterproofing in Melbourne for bathrooms, showers, laundries and balconies — before tiling in a renovation, or to stop a leak that is already showing as stains or mould. Compare waterproofers by photos of their membranes and finished wet areas.

4 businesses listed under Waterproofing in Melbourne — based in Glen Waverley and Carrum Downs.

Leaking showers in older Melbourne bathrooms

Shower recesses in many Melbourne homes from the 1970s to 1990s were built with older waterproofing methods, and a leak often shows up first as lifting floor tiles, swollen skirting or a damp wall in the next room. Ask the waterproofer to find the cause first; resealing grout may help for a while, but a failed membrane under the tiles means stripping and redoing the shower.

Before you hire a waterproofing in Melbourne

  • 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

Can a leaking shower be fixed without removing the tiles?
Sometimes — if the leak is from failed grout or silicone, resealing can stop it. If the membrane underneath has failed, the tiles have to come off. Ask how the waterproofer will test where the water is getting through.
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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