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Shower Leak Detection BrisbaneWe find the exact spot before anything gets ripped out.
Damp carpet, lifting tiles or a stain on the ceiling below? 1300 FINDLEAK tests leaking showers in Queenslanders, homes and apartments across Brisbane and Ipswich with thermal imaging, moisture mapping, UV dye and water tests, marks exactly where the water is getting out, and gives you a written report your waterproofer, builder or insurer can quote from. From $398 inc. GST for the first hour, with a 24/7 phone line.
Real job, one minute
Other trades wanted to rip out the whole bathroom. We found the leak instead.
- Thermal imaging tracked the water under the floor
- Dye and water tests confirmed the exact failure point
- A targeted repair, not a $30,000 renovation
Shower leaking right now?
- Stop using the shower. Every shower pushes more water into the floor, walls and the room or unit below.
- Pull back wet carpet or rugs, move anything that can stain, and run a fan or air conditioner so the area starts to dry. In Brisbane humidity, mould can start within days.
- If water is coming through a ceiling near a light fitting, switch off the power to that circuit. In a unit, let your body corporate manager and the owner below know.
- Take photos for your insurer, then call us on 1300 346 353. Don't regrout or reseal yet, as it can hide the leak during testing.
Why shower leaks are so hard to find in Brisbane
Water from a leaking shower rarely appears where it gets out. It can escape through cracked grout or silicone, a failed waterproofing membrane under the tiles, a loose floor waste or puddle flange, or a pipe and mixer inside the wall, then travel along the slab or timber frame before it shows up as damp carpet in the hallway or a stain on the ceiling below.
Brisbane homes add their own problems. In raised timber Queenslanders and post-war homes, a leaking shower soaks the floor joists and bearers and often shows up as rot or staining under the house, and wet timber attracts termites. In inner-city apartments and townhouses from New Farm to South Brisbane, a leak often shows up in the unit below first. Warm, humid weather means mould grows quickly behind tiles and in wall cavities. We test each part of the shower separately so only the failed part is repaired.
Shower and bathroom leaks we find in Brisbane
Failed waterproofing membranes
Water getting under the tiles through a torn, lifted or missing membrane, found with moisture mapping and thermal imaging.
Floor waste and puddle flange leaks
Loose or poorly sealed floor wastes let water bypass the membrane. A UV dye test shows exactly where it goes.
Cracked grout, silicone and shower bases
Water through tired grout, silicone and cracked bases, confirmed with controlled water tests on each part of the shower.
Leaking pipes and mixers in the wall
Damp that appears even when the shower isn't used often means a pipe or mixer. Pressure testing confirms it.
Water under the house or into the unit below
Wet joists under a Queenslander, or stains below an upstairs bathroom or the unit above, traced back with thermal imaging.
Damp skirting, carpet and door frames
Wet carpet, swollen skirting or mould beside the bathroom, mapped with moisture meters to find the source.
Watch: test your shower before you rip out the tiles
Oliver from 1300 FINDLEAK explains in 15 seconds why non-invasive leak detection is the smartest first step. A shower can rot floors, walls and framing long before damp shows on the surface, so we pinpoint the failed membrane, seal or pipe first, before any tiles come off, and you only fix it once.
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How much does shower leak detection cost in Brisbane?
Covers the first hour on site in metro Brisbane and Ipswich, inc. GST. Most showers are tested within the first hour.
For extra time, if needed, such as two bathrooms or a leak from the unit above. We'll tell you before going past the first hour.
Thermal imaging, moisture mapping, UV dye and water testing of each part of the shower, pressure testing of the pipes, and a written report with photos.
*If we can't find the leak, you don't pay for the inspection. Ask for details when you book or read our guarantee terms. See Brisbane leak detection pricing
How it works
- Call or book
Call 1300 346 353 for a free phone quote, or book online. Stop using the shower until we test it. - We map the moisture
Moisture meters and thermal imaging show how far the water has spread through the floor, walls and ceiling. - We test each part
Controlled water and UV dye tests on the floor waste, base, walls and screen, plus a pressure test of the pipes, show exactly where water gets out. - You get a report
We mark the leak, explain the cause and give you a written report with photos your waterproofer, builder, body corporate or insurer can quote from.
Signs of a shower leak and how we find it
| Sign | Likely cause | How we find it |
|---|---|---|
| Damp or mouldy carpet beside the bathroom | Failed membrane, floor waste or door sill | Moisture mapping, thermal imaging and dye testing |
| Wet or rotting timber under the house, or a stain in the unit below | Leak through the shower floor or a pipe in the wall | Thermal imaging and water testing of each part |
| Grout or silicone that keeps cracking | Movement in the base or a failed membrane underneath | Moisture readings and controlled water tests |
| Hollow or lifting floor tiles | Water trapped under the tiles | Moisture mapping and thermal imaging |
| Damp wall even when the shower isn't used | Leaking pipe or mixer in the wall | Pressure testing and thermal imaging |
| Musty smell or mould behind tiles | Long-running slow leak | Moisture mapping and dye testing |
Shower leaks, insurance and your water bill
A leaking shower floor or wall usually only leaks while the shower is running, so it rarely shows on your water bill. A pipe or mixer leaking inside the wall runs all the time and can push your bill up. Our report tells you which one you have.
Urban Utilities supplies water across Brisbane and Ipswich and offers concealed leak financial assistance to eligible customers whose bill has been pushed up by a hidden leak. Leaks on your side of the meter are the owner's responsibility, so a clear record of the cause matters. Our report shows where the leak was and what caused it. Read our guide to high water bills and hidden leaks.
Homeowners, unit owners, body corporates and insurers
We work for homeowners, unit owners, landlords, property managers, body corporate managers, waterproofers, builders and insurance loss adjusters across Brisbane, Ipswich and the Redlands. In apartment buildings we test each source, including the unit above, and our report shows whether the leak is in the lot or common property.
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Shower leak questions
Will you pull up tiles to find my shower leak?
No. We find the leak first with thermal imaging, moisture mapping, UV tracer dye and controlled water tests on each part of the shower: the floor waste, base, walls, screen and the pipes in the wall. We mark exactly where water is escaping, so only the failed part needs to be repaired.
How much does shower leak detection cost in Brisbane?
From $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site in metro Brisbane and Ipswich, then $168 per hour if more time is needed. Most showers are tested within the first hour. The price includes thermal imaging, moisture mapping, dye and water testing, and a written report with photos.
How do I know if my shower is leaking?
Common signs are damp or mouldy carpet or skirting next to the bathroom, tiles that sound hollow or lift, grout or silicone that keeps cracking, a musty smell, swollen door frames, and a stain or bubbling paint on the ceiling, in the unit below or under the house. If you see one of these, stop using the shower and book a test before the damage spreads.
Is it the grout, the waterproofing or a pipe?
It can be any of them, which is why we test each part separately. Water through cracked grout or silicone usually means a tired seal or a failed membrane underneath. Damp that appears even when the shower hasn't been used points to a pipe or mixer leaking in the wall. Our report tells you which one it is.
Do you repair shower leaks as well?
Yes, if you'd like us to. Our first visit is about finding the leak: we mark it, explain the cause and give you a report. Many plumbers, waterproofers, builders and body corporate managers then do their own repairs. If you want us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades.
My shower is leaking into the unit below. Who pays?
It depends on where the leak is. A failed membrane or pipe inside your lot is usually the owner's responsibility, while some building elements are common property managed by the body corporate. We test each source, including the unit above where needed, and our report shows where the water is coming from so the owners, body corporate and insurers can sort out responsibility.
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