Leak and waterproofing repair in Sydney
In short
JY Interior traces leaking showers, bathrooms, laundries and balconies to the source and rebuilds the waterproofing, then repairs the damage, in Sydney houses and apartment buildings.
What's included
- Finding where the water is getting through
- Removing tiles and failed waterproofing
- New waterproofing to the Australian Standard for wet areas (AS 3740)
- Retiling and regrouting
- Repairing damaged ceilings, walls and skirting
- Painting to finish
Signs of a leak
- Stains or bubbling paint on the ceiling below
- Swollen skirting or door frames next to the bathroom
- Grout that keeps cracking or tiles that sound hollow
- Mould or a musty smell that keeps coming back
- Water on the floor outside the shower
How a leak repair runs
- 1 Inspection We look at where the water is showing and trace it to the source.
- 2 Written quote What's wrong, what we'll do and what it costs.
- 3 Strip-out Tiles and failed waterproofing removed.
- 4 Waterproofing New membrane applied and left to cure.
- 5 Retiling Tiles laid and grouted.
- 6 Make-good Ceilings, walls and skirting repaired and painted.
What affects the cost
Every job is different, so we quote in writing after we have seen it. These are the things that move the price.
Leak repair questions
Can you fix a leaking shower without a full renovation?
Often, yes. If the leak is in one area we can repair that section. If the waterproofing has failed across the whole floor, a rebuild is the lasting fix. We'll tell you which after we inspect.
Do you work in apartment buildings?
Yes. We work with strata and building managers on access, and can send photos and a report for the owners corporation.
What if water is coming through right now?
Call us on 0456 448 889 rather than filling in the form, so we can get to it sooner.
Got a leak?
Tell us where the water is showing and add a photo. If it's coming through right now, call us.