If you’ve got a leaking shower in Perth and you’re trying to work out what it’ll cost to fix, this guide gives you an honest breakdown of the options — no vague ranges, no “it depends” without explanation. Just a clear comparison of what each approach costs and what you actually get for your money.
Option 1: Silicone Re-seal (DIY or Tradie)
Typical cost: $50–$300
Replacing the silicone around the shower base and corners is the cheapest fix and usually the first thing tried. A hardware store tube of silicone costs $10–$20; a tradie might charge $150–$300 for labour.
When it works: If the silicone is the only failure point — cracked, peeling, or dried out — a fresh bead can stop the leak and typically holds for 12–24 months before it degrades again.
When it doesn’t: If water has already penetrated behind the tiles or the grout lines are compromised, silicone alone won’t fix it. You’ll be repeating the job within a year.
Option 2: Re-Grouting
Typical cost: $300–$800 depending on shower size
Scraping out old grout and applying fresh grout is the standard tradie recommendation for leaking showers.
When it works: On newer showers where the substrate is still dry and grout is the only failure point.
When it doesn’t: When water has been getting in for a while and the substrate is already wet. New grout on a wet substrate re-cracks within months, and you pay again.
Option 3: Professional Epoxy Sealing
Cost: Provided after free assessment — contact us for a fixed quote
Professional-grade epoxy sealing is a permanent fix for leaking showers. It addresses the root cause — waterproofing the substrate from the inside — rather than patching the surface. A standard shower reseal is completed in a single visit, with the shower back in use within 24–48 hours, and includes a 10-year written warranty.
Compared to a full retile: A full shower renovation in Perth typically costs $5,000–$15,000 or more, takes 1–2 weeks, and requires a complete strip-out. Epoxy sealing achieves a permanent waterproof fix at a fraction of that cost, with zero demolition.
Option 4: Full Shower Renovation / Retile
Typical cost: $5,000–$15,000+
A complete retile involves removing all existing tiles, replacing the waterproof membrane, re-tiling, and re-fitting all hardware. It’s the most disruptive and most expensive option.
When it’s genuinely necessary: When tiles are hollow, the substrate is severely damaged, or the shower needs structural work that sealing cannot address. In these cases, a retile is the right answer — and we’ll tell you honestly if that’s what your shower actually needs.
Getting an Accurate Quote
The most reliable way to know what your specific shower will cost is a free assessment. We’ll inspect the shower, confirm whether epoxy is the right solution, and give you a fixed, itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no “we’ll see on the day” pricing.
Book your free assessment — most Perth homeowners receive a response within 2 hours.
