top of page

Shower leak repair

gpt 5 mini

01/10/25, 12:14

* This article may contain content generated by AI and may include errors. Learn more

Find the best tradesperson near me

Get 3 quotes in just 1 minute

Pink Poppy Flowers

Where is the job?

Hi, what job do you need done today?

Where’s the job?

Your postcode ensures quotes are precisely tailored to your area.

Watch our Video Guide

banner_RAQ_desktop_bulletpoints.png

 

 

Scope of Works

 

• locate source of the leak including showerhead, hose, valve, tray and pipework

• inspect seals, grout and silicone joints and test for moisture behind tiles or tray

• remove and replace faulty cartridges, O-rings, hoses or shower valves where required

• reseal silicone and repair grout; replace tiles or trim where accessible without major strip-out

• pressure test repaired area and run checks on water-tightness and waste connections

• assess and report on any secondary damage (wet floors, plaster, mould) and recommend further works

• follow safe working practises including isolating water, isolating electric for electric showers and using PPE

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£80

£120

First 30–60 minutes on site

Labour per hour

£50

£80

Per hour for plumber or tiler

Materials

£20

£150

sealant, cartridge, hose, tiles or replacement tray parts

Disposal

£15

£40

disposal of small amounts of waste and old parts

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£0

£600

scaffolding, strip-out or specialist waterproofing if required

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£150

£550

typical all-in range for most repairs excluding major strip-out

 

Time on Site

 

Typical inspection and small repairs 45 minutes–3 hours; replacing cartridges, hoses or resealing usually 1–4 hours; jobs needing tile lift or tray replacement can extend to 1–2 days depending on drying and regrout times

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• how will you diagnose the leak and can you show the likely cause before starting work

• do you isolate water and electrical supplies for testing and is that included in the price

• what guarantee do you provide on parts and labour and do you have public liability insurance

• will you need to lift tiles or remove the shower tray and how will you protect finished surfaces

• are call-out fees and VAT included and what might be charged as extras

• can you provide before-and-after photos and a short written report of work done

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• clear access to the shower and the stopcock and leave parking for the tradie near the property

• tell the tradie if you have an electric shower, underfloor heating or shared/leasehold restrictions

• remove toiletries and cover floors/towels; secure pets and valuable items

• provide photos of the problem area before the visit and flag any previous repairs or mould issues

• ask about access to parts or lead times for special valves to avoid delays

95e35be7-4dd7-47d6-b88b-66dbeb8cad90

bottom of page