A Shower Man Melbourne tradesperson arriving at a home with his tool case

Is your shower leaking?

Fix a Leaking Shower

Permanent solutions, not re-grout band-aids.

Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159: a visual assessment of accessible areas, consultation and quotation for Melbourne homeowners considering professional rebuilding or rectification works.

Call 1300 287 188
  • Family-Owned Since 2010
  • In-house shower team
  • Police-checked specialists
or Book Your $159 Shower Assessment & Quote

“Sub floor shower leak requiring replacement of shower base and wall tiles. Very impressed with the professionalism and quality of work. From Jess in the office to Dane and all the other trades everything ran seamlessly.”

Phil H. · Google review
Pakenham shower before: old cramped framed showerBefore
Pakenham shower after: wider grey-tiled shower with a new screenAfter
Pakenham
  • Family-Owned Since 2010. A family-owned Melbourne business proudly serving our community since 2010. Started by Erol & Amanda. Still run by Erol & Amanda.
  • All of our team are permanent employees, not subcontractors.
  • The Shower Man Melbourne has full public liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance (Workcover) to keep our team safe. Certificates of currency can be provided upon request.
  • The Shower Man Melbourne supplies a fixed-price contract for every job, which includes a detailed scope of work.
  • 7A Exchange Drive, Pakenham 3810 (by appt. only)
  • Every shower we rebuild comes with a 10-year waterproofing warranty in writing.

Warning signs

Is your shower showing one of these signs?

These signs can help you decide whether to arrange a visual assessment. They do not diagnose the cause or prove that every shower needs the same work.

  1. Water staining at the base of a wall next to a bathroom

    Water marks near the shower

    Damp patches, swelling skirting or staining beside a shower can mean moisture is travelling beyond the tiled area.

  2. Floor tiles with a cracked, opened-up grout line

    Loose, hollow or cracked tiles

    Tile movement can be a visible symptom of moisture or movement underneath, but it needs an on-site assessment before a repair is chosen.

  3. Mouldy silicone and wall damage beside a shower screen

    Mould that keeps returning

    Recurring mould around grout or silicone can be a maintenance issue or a sign that moisture is getting behind the surface.

  4. Damaged acrylic shower base with holes cut around the waste

    A cracked or moving shower base

    A crack, flexing or a sunken area may point to a base or support issue. The visible crack does not reveal the full scope on its own.

  5. Close-up of failed, crumbling grout in a dark-tiled shower corner

    Dark or discoloured tiles

    Changes in colour around lower walls or floors can be worth investigating, especially when they appear with other moisture symptoms.

  6. Shower floor opened up, showing a decayed, wet subfloor

    Soft flooring or moisture nearby

    Soft, warped or damp finishes are visible concerns to discuss when planning rectification. They do not establish the leak source.

Permanent solutions

Why Re-Sealing & Re-Grouting Won’t Fix a Leaking Shower

Re-sealing and re-grouting only renew the visible joints. They cannot repair failed waterproofing, wet substrate, damaged framing, a moving base or faulty drainage hidden behind the leak.

Re-Seal or Re-Grout the Leak

  • Treats the symptom: It focuses on the visible joint rather than confirming where the water entered.
  • Leaves hidden damage: Wet substrate, timber and failed waterproofing remain behind the tiles.
  • Can fail again: Movement and moisture can quickly reopen newly finished joints.
  • Creates a second bill: You may pay for surface work now and a proper rebuild later.

Assess and Rebuild the Failed System

  • Review visible concerns: Visually assess accessible areas and discuss the proposed complete shower rebuild.
  • Remove failed materials: Open the affected area so concealed moisture and damage can be addressed.
  • Renew waterproofing and drainage: Rebuild the layers that contain and direct water.
  • Finish with confidence: Retile and complete the agreed shower scope with applicable written coverage.

How we work

Your problem-to-project journey.

  1. Tell us what is happening

    Choose the warning sign that best matches your shower, call us, or read about the visual assessment and rectification quote.

  2. We visually assess and discuss rectification

    A specialist visually assesses accessible areas, discusses visible concerns and provides a quotation outlining proposed rectification works.

  3. Agree on the right pathway

    The findings guide a targeted shower repair or rebuild, a partial renovation, or a complete bathroom renovation.

  4. Our in-house team protects your home

    We coordinate the work, protect the route to your bathroom, keep you informed, and clean the work area as the project progresses.

  5. We check, clean and hand over

    The finished work is checked and cleaned before we walk you through the result, care information, documentation, and applicable warranty.

As a general guide: shower rebuilds take 12 working days, ready for use 24 hours after completion. Every job is different.

Your first step

Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159

For a leaking, cracked, moving, deteriorating, or otherwise failing shower that needs an in-home assessment before the work is chosen.

Why we don’t offer “free quotes”

The visit allows time to discuss your project and visually assess accessible areas. It cannot establish a leak source or confirm concealed conditions.

For a leaking shower or signs of waterproofing failure or non-compliant construction, our minimum rectification service is a complete shower rebuild.

Please check before booking if

  • You need leak detection, testing or a formal inspection, insurance or legal report
  • You only want a cosmetic regrout, reseal or product recommendation
  • The work is unrelated to a shower leak, failure or bathroom project
  • The property is outside Melbourne or the South East Melbourne service area

Not sure whether your situation fits? Call us before booking and we’ll help you choose the right next step.

Call 1300 287 188
$159In-home specialist visit

A visual assessment, consultation and quotation for proposed rectification works.

Included

  • Visual assessment of accessible shower areas
  • Discussion of visible construction and waterproofing concerns
  • Recommended rectification and concealed-condition limitations
  • A quotation outlining proposed rectification works

Not included

It does not include leak detection, diagnostic testing, leak-source identification, invasive investigations or written inspection, insurance or legal reports.

The $159 fee is paid in full online to secure your booking.

Select the Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159 in the shared booking form.

“We didn’t feel under any pressure to add items.”

Ray M. · Google review

Recent jobs in the south-east

Before and after

Rowville ensuite before: old white-tiled showerBefore
Rowville ensuite after: bigger rebuilt showerAfter
Rowville
Knoxfield ensuite shower beforeBefore
Knoxfield ensuite shower after: rebuilt and re-tiled with a new framed screenAfter
Knoxfield

Google reviews

What our customers say

Geela’s new shower with a black-framed screen

“We are very happy with our new shower, it looks great, and more importantly after using it several times the leak is definitely gone. They are very professional and thorough. Highly recommend them. Thank you Amanda, Yong and the team! Thank you ShowerMan!”

Geela C. · Google review

Piet’s renovated shower with a framed glass screen

“Had to renovate our shower due to a cracked poly base. Riley came out to quote and give suggestions on what would best work for the area. The team were friendly and the renovation was done promptly and professionally. The area now looks amazing. Shout out to Yong the tiler whose attention to detail was amazing. Definitely recommend The Shower Man Melbourne for a professional and awesome looking job.”

Piet B. · Google review

Tracey’s refitted shower

“…I am 100% satisfied with my shower refit. I'm very happy that I chose them to refit my leaky shower.”

Tracey W. · Google review

“We had our leaky shower rebuilt and retiled by The Shower Man. The shower looks great, and we were impressed by their communication and professionalism. We always knew when they were coming and what to expect next, and they always left the work area tidy at the end of each day.”

Julia W. · Google review

Service area

Servicing Pakenham and Melbourne’s south-east

The Shower Man assesses suitable leaking-shower projects across Melbourne and South East Melbourne. Please confirm your suburb before booking, particularly if you are outside the South East corridor.

Pakenham & surrounds

Pakenham, Officer, Beaconsfield, Cora Lynn, Maryknoll

Casey

Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Cranbourne (incl. North, East and West), Lynbrook

Knox / Dandenong corridor

Rowville, Knoxfield, Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave

Peninsula

Frankston, Mornington

Not sure if we cover you? Call 1300 287 188.

FAQ

Common questions

Not sure whether your situation fits? Call us before booking and we’ll help you choose the right next step.

Call 1300 287 188

The $159 assessment

What does the Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159 include?

The visit includes a visual assessment of accessible shower areas, consultation about visible construction and waterproofing concerns, and a quotation outlining proposed rectification works. It does not include leak detection, diagnostic testing, leak-source identification, invasive investigations or written inspection, insurance or legal reports. The $159 fee is paid in full online to secure your booking.

Why can’t I get a free quote from photos or a quick look?

Photos cannot confirm concealed conditions, and neither can a visual site visit. Hidden waterproofing, substrate and structural conditions may only become apparent during agreed rebuilding works. The paid visit gives us time to visually assess accessible areas, discuss your project and prepare a rectification quotation with appropriate scope limitations.

Can you provide a leak detection or inspection report?

No. This is a visual assessment and rectification quote for customers considering engaging us for rebuilding works. We do not undertake diagnostic testing, invasive investigations or provide formal inspection, insurance or legal reports. If you need those services, arrange an appropriate independent provider.

What is your minimum rectification service for a leaking shower?

Where a shower is leaking or shows signs of waterproofing failure or non-compliant construction, our minimum rectification service is a complete shower rebuild. Please only book if you are considering engaging us to carry out the recommended works.

Your shower rebuild

Does the rest of my bathroom stay in place?

Usually, yes. A shower rebuild is designed around the shower recess, so suitable flooring, vanity, bath, toilet and finishes elsewhere in the bathroom can normally remain. Concealed moisture or structural damage cannot be confirmed until agreed works expose it and may require a revised scope.

What happens if damage extends beyond the shower?

If opening the shower reveals a concealed condition that could not reasonably be confirmed beforehand, we explain it clearly and agree any change to the scope before additional work proceeds.

Do you offer re-sealing or re-grouting?

No. We don’t offer either. Re-sealing and re-grouting don’t fix leaks; they mask them.

Our team and service area

Do you use subcontractors?

No. Every trade on your job is on our payroll. All work is performed in-house directly by the Shower Man Melbourne team, with the exception of asbestos removal and electrical, which is outsourced as we are not qualified to complete electrical work or removal of asbestos-containing material.

Which areas do you service?

The Shower Man assesses suitable leaking-shower projects across Melbourne and South East Melbourne. Please confirm your suburb before booking, particularly if you are outside the South East corridor.

Who answers the phone when I call?

A person. Landline, office team, Pakenham. Not a mobile number that’s going to be disconnected the day your job’s finished.

Ready to understand what your shower needs?

Book the Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159 for a visual assessment of accessible areas, consultation and a quotation outlining proposed rectification works.

Call 1300 287 188

or Book Your $159 Shower Assessment & Quote

  • Family-Owned Since 2010
  • In-House Qualified Team
  • Pakenham Showroom

Select the Professional Shower Assessment & Rectification Quote – $159 in the shared booking form.