Leaky Bathtub Shower? Regrouting May Fix the Problem for Low Money!
Leaky Bathtub Shower? Regrouting May Fix the Problem for Low Money!
We get calls from folks all over the Greater Boston area with concerns about leaking showers and bathtub surrounds. A typical homeowner has already called a plumber, but the plumber has not been able to find any leaks in the pipes. But they notice that some of the grout lines are cracked or missing. Can this cause the leaking? Will regrouting and recaulking solve this problem for sure?
Yes, and ….likely.
A lot of water can go through a grout line on a wall, enough to damage the backing material if it’s made of plaster, sheetrock, and even supposedly water resistant greenboard. While the water alone won’t damage any brand of cement board that I know of, cement board without waterproof coatings will allow water to pass through to other building materials, especially if it’s a lot of water. That’s not good for your house, especially wood that holds up the floor and walls.
When we regrout these tubs, it solves the entire problem most of the time. Almost no one calls us back to replace the entire shower and most report that the regrouting worked just fine.
But it’s also possible that the leaking is due to structural defects in the way the shower was built, which no amount of regrouting can even affect. So it’s not a surefire method, but it’s definitely a lot less money than replacing an entire bathtub shower, for sure! And it only takes one day to do the work.
If you’re concerned about leaks, why not just fill out this quote form and get your valid quote on regrouting your tub shower now? It’s fast and you have no obligation, but it may solve your problem for good. If you’d rather talk to a real person, give us a call at 617-500-9271.
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