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Pricing guide

Costs vary mainly with the underlying cause — surface grout, mould or loose tiles are typically simpler than leaks that affect the waterproofing or substrate. If exact tile matching or specialist procurement is needed, or if membrane replacement is required, the job usually becomes more involved and may require additional visits. Diagnostic time and how accessible the area is can also affect the final scope.

  • Severity of leak and waterproofing

    Local grout or seal repairs are usually less involved than jobs that require repairing or replacing the waterproof membrane.

  • Tile matching and sourcing difficulty

    If matching tiles are not on-site and must be sourced or cut, procurement time and possible extra visits typically increase the job scope.

  • Grout, caulk and mould remediation

    Surface mould cleaning and local regrouting or resealing is generally simpler than remediation that uncovers substrate damage.

  • Substrate condition and access

    Damaged or hard-to-access substrate beneath tiles often requires more work and can escalate the repair regime.

  • Need for additional trades or visits

    If plumbing repairs or full membrane replacement are needed, the scope commonly broadens and may require coordinating other trades or follow-up visits.

Fix shower tile problems

Estimated range

$295 – $1,095

Default scope: One wall or floor area (roughly 1-2 square metres)

What moves this estimate

  • Severity of leak and waterproofing: Local grout or seal repairs are usually less involved than jobs that require repairing or replacing the waterproof membrane.
  • Tile matching and sourcing difficulty: If matching tiles are not on-site and must be sourced or cut, procurement time and possible extra visits typically increase the job scope.
  • Grout, caulk and mould remediation: Surface mould cleaning and local regrouting or resealing is generally simpler than remediation that uncovers substrate damage.
  • Substrate condition and access: Damaged or hard-to-access substrate beneath tiles often requires more work and can escalate the repair regime.

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Frequently asked questions

Do tilers need a licence for shower repairs?
This trade requires a licence where licensing is mandatory; you should confirm the tiler holds the appropriate licence for shower and waterproofing work. Licensing helps ensure the worker is qualified for regulated aspects of the job.
Will waterproofing be included in the repair?
Tilers can typically diagnose leaks and carry out local waterproofing remediation, but if a full membrane replacement or significant plumbing work is needed the scope will usually escalate to a different regime. In such cases additional work and visits may be required.
What if matching tiles can't be found?
If an exact match cannot be sourced, the tiler may propose alternative options such as a matched replacement strategy or a broader retiling/design solution. Sourcing difficulties often add procurement time and may require extra visits before installation.
How many visits will the job usually need?
A single diagnostic visit often covers small repairs like grout or local tile replacement when matching tiles are available. However, jobs that need specialist sourcing, membrane replacement or involvement of other trades will typically require additional visits.
How accurate is the instant estimate?
Our estimates are built from research across thousands of local jobs and real pricing data. Use them as a guide when speaking to tilers — your actual quote will depend on your specific job.
How many quotes will I get?
We'll match you with up to 3 tilers initially. If you'd like more options, you can request additional matches.
Do I pay anything to get quotes?
No — the service is 100% free for homeowners.
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