Find where a shower leak is really coming from, and repair the cause, whether it is the valve, drain, pan, grout or wall.
A stain on the ceiling below the bathroom, a soft spot near the shower or a musty smell are all signs of a leak, but they do not tell you where it is. Water travels along framing and pipes before it shows up, so the damp spot can be several feet from the source. The leak could be the drain, the pan, the valve, a cracked tile, failed grout, a worn door seal or a pipe connection inside the wall. Guessing leads to repeat repairs. In Nashville, a systematic approach to leak detection saves time and avoids tearing out walls that were never the problem.
We start with a visual inspection and moisture meter readings, then test the likely sources one by one: running the shower with the door open or closed, plugging the drain to test the pan, checking the valve and spout, and watching for changes. Once the source is found, we repair it, whether that means regrouting, replacing a seal, fixing a drain connection or rebuilding the pan. If plumbing inside the wall is leaking, we explain what a plumber must do. We also check for hidden water damage and explain what we find.
We isolate each possible source with controlled water tests so repairs target the real leak.
Meters show how far water has traveled and whether the area is still wet.
A fix at the source prevents repeat damage and unnecessary demolition.
Leaks inside supply pipes need a plumber, and we tell you when that is the case.
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BeforeAfterSpot obvious causes.
Map the damp area.
Isolate the source.
Fix the cause.
Know the full picture.
Next steps explained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want or what is wrong with the shower, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the shower, check the floor and walls for moisture and note repairs and options.
You get a plain written scope with materials, waterproofing and schedule, and help choosing tile and fixtures.
We protect your home, remove the old shower and repair any hidden damage so the new one has a sound base.
We set the pan, waterproof, tile or panel the walls, install glass and fixtures and test every connection.
We clean up, walk the finished shower with you, fix touch-ups and explain how to care for each surface.
Signs include ceiling stains below, soft or spongy floors, a musty smell, peeling paint nearby, loose tile or water that appears when the shower is used.
Often yes, using water tests and moisture readings. Sometimes small access holes are needed.
We test each part separately. A plugged-drain test checks the pan, while spray tests check the walls and door.
We handle shower valve and trim problems. Pipes inside walls may need a plumber, and we coordinate.
Active leaks cause damage over time, so deal with them soon. Shut off the shower until the source is found.
Shower Pan Leak RepairDiagnose and fix a leaking shower pan, from a failed drain flange to a cracked base or worn…Explore 
Water-Damaged Wall and Subfloor RepairReplace soft, stained or rotted wall board, framing and subfloor around showers and tubs, then rebuild with waterproof…Explore 
Shower Drain Repair and ReplacementFix slow, leaking or smelly shower drains and replace worn drain bodies, covers, strainers and linear drains.Explore 
Shower Tile RepairRepair for cracked, loose, hollow or stained shower tile, with matching replacement and a check for the water…Explore Tell us about your shower and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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