When it comes to emergency bathroom repair, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure that your bathroom remains safe and functional. One such step that you should take immediately is ensuring that your bathroom doors seal properly. Leaks, whether caused by water, soap, or steam, can be quite damaging to your bathroom’s structure. In fact, some leaks can even be fatal! Water entry through your bathroom floor tiles (common in older properties), or a faulty shower head, can lead to a number of different problems, including structural damage to your floor tiles, walls, or shower stall, and a potential health risk to you and your family.
“A slow leaking shower is hard to notice, as usually the damage is situated close to the floor finish. Serious cases will often result in damage to plastering, the floor or the ceiling in the adjoining room below your shower. Fortunately, most shower repairs are fairly straightforward and won’t require any major plumbing repairs.
Bathroom repair jobs that involve leaking showers are best left to professionals, who have all the relevant experience, tools, skills, and equipment to carry out the work efficiently and effectively. Any bathroom repairs requiring the removal of sub-floor (which would be a very risky and time-consuming job) should only be carried out by a qualified professional, who will usually use a camera to film the damage, and then take the necessary steps to repair it. If you choose to tackle the task yourself, always remember to wear protective clothing, and to follow all instructions to the letter! Although it may be tempting to try to tackle a leaking shower on your own, it’s worth being aware of the potential risks – so if nothing else, get the advice from a bathroom surgeon to make sure that your job is done safely and securely.