Shower Repair Service By Accredited Plumbers

Our plumbers have found that the most common cause of modern showers continuing to drip water or leak after being fully turned off is a faulty shower cartridge or worn valve. Prolonged use can wear out the washers or O-rings, resulting in an ineffective seal.

A plumber can usually replace these parts with relative ease. However, purchasing the correct part is essential as there are hundreds of different types available.

High water pressure can be another reason for showers to leak. Even if the cartridge or valve is in good working order, high pressure can force water through to the shower head. Adjustment of a pressure-reducing valve can resolve this problem.

If a shower is leaking through a bathroom floor, it is essential to get it fixed quickly. Depending on your insurance policy, a quick response can be the difference between an “escape of water” or “trace and access” claim being successful or not.

Unless the source of the leak is precisely known, you should book a trace and access leak detection specialist to investigate the problem. They will use a range of non-invasive techniques that will pinpoint the exact source without causing damage to the bathroom.

They can locate leaks in concealed water supply pipes, drainage pipes, valves, and mixers, as well as damaged seals around trays, screens, and doors, or tiles and grouting.

If a shower leak is actively dripping while not in use, you can drain the system by turning off your mains water stop valve and then turning on the kitchen sink or bathroom basin taps.

A shower cartridge is a type of valve located within the shower controls. It adjusts the temperature and flow of the water. Hundreds of different shower cartridges are available for purchase from various brands.

There are two main types of shower cartridges:

1. Pressure balance cartridges – maintain the balance between the hot and cold water supplies, helping to prevent surges in either that would otherwise result in water temperature fluctuations.
2. Thermostatic cartridges – allow for a precise setting of the water temperature that the cartridge maintains; they typically include a device that prevents accidental temperature increases.