Our Professional Diagnostic Inspection uncovers the real cause of leaks, cracks, and waterproofing failures — so you know exactly what needs fixing and why.
✔ A structured assessment of the shower as a complete waterproof system, not just visible finishes
✔ Identification of system-level failure patterns through on-site compliance checking against current waterproofing and construction standards to confirm whether the shower system has failed and reached the end of its service life
✔ Interpretation of how water is behaving beyond the tiled surface based on visible indicators
✔ Targeted moisture meter testing to detect abnormal moisture levels beyond the tiled surface and indicate the extent of water migration
✔ Confirmation of whether damage can be contained within the shower footprint or has extended into surrounding walls, flooring, or structural elements
✔ Determination of whether rectification can be limited to a complete shower rebuild or if broader bathroom works are required to properly resolve the issue
✔ Accurate measurements for planning, logistics, and pricing
✔ Preparation of a fixed-price rebuild or renovation Action Plan and proposal with clearly defined scope and inclusions
Conducted by qualified, police-checked experts — never subcontractors — this is a technical assessment, not a sales visit.
Shower problems often present with similar visible symptoms, but the consequences beneath the surface can vary significantly. What looks minor on the outside can involve damage that extends well beyond the shower area, affecting walls, floors, or structural elements of the bathroom.
This inspection works because it connects what can be seen on the surface with what must be done to resolve the issue properly. Through on-site compliance checking, moisture testing, and system-level assessment, we confirm how the shower has failed and how far the impact extends, so the solution is based on certainty rather than assumption.
By confirming the correct scope upfront, this process avoids trial-and-error fixes, repeated disruption, and the compounding cost of repairs that don’t address the underlying system failure. The outcome is a clear, fixed-price plan sized to the true condition of the bathroom, not an under-scoped repair that needs revisiting later.
Why this level of inspection is uncommon
Accurately confirming the correct outcome requires more than trade skill. It requires the ability to recognise failure patterns, understand concealed water behaviour, and translate that knowledge into a build strategy that permanently resolves the issue. This capability is developed through years of specialising exclusively in failed showers, not through general repair work.
Optional documentation ✔
For clients who require formal written documentation, a detailed defect and compliance report can be provided as an optional add-on. Most homeowners do not need this to proceed with a permanent solution.
This inspection is about removing uncertainty, protecting your home, and ensuring the solution you move forward with is the one that actually works
Across many Melbourne suburbs, homeowners are discovering bubbling paint, swollen skirting boards and water-damaged plaster near their showers — and these symptoms often point to a much bigger problem hiding behind the tiles. Our team rebuilds showers across Melbourne every week, and we continue to find the same critical waterproofing failures causing damage that homeowners cannot see from the outside.
One recent example involved a Porter Davis–built home, where the shower looked fine at first glance. Once opened, however, we uncovered significant hidden damage — the same types of issues we see in many Melbourne homes, regardless of builder or suburb.
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During shower rebuilds and inspections, the same defects keep appearing:
These issues remain completely invisible until the shower is opened or until the plaster shows signs of moisture — usually long after the leak has started.
If you’re noticing bubbling plaster, cracked paint, water stains or swollen skirting boards near your shower, these are common early signs of a hidden waterproofing failure.
The shower looks normal. No obvious leaks. No visible cracks.
The only sign might be minor bubbling paint or soft plaster near the shower.
Once the shower is opened, the real issues become clear:
This type of hidden damage is now being found in Melbourne suburbs right across the city — not just in older homes and not limited to any particular builder.
A recent project involved a Porter Davis home that appeared perfectly fine externally. But once opened, we found:
Only a full shower rebuild restored the bathroom to current NCC and AS 3740 standards and prevented the damage from spreading further.
Water-damaged plaster is almost never the real problem — it’s a symptom of what is happening behind the wall.
If left untreated, hidden leaks can cause:
The earlier the issue is assessed, the more of your home can be protected.
If you’re seeing bubbling plaster, peeling paint, damp smells, or soft walls near your shower, it may already be leaking behind the tiles. A proper inspection is the safest way to diagnose the cause and prevent further damage within your home.
Important Lesson: Don't Re-grout a leaking Shower
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When we say you're getting a permanent solution... WE MEAN IT! That's why we offer our clients a "Problem Solved, Or It's Free"!
We don't install kitchens; we don't build decks; we don't repair gutters... WE FIX SHOWERS AND BATHROOMS! So, if you have a shower issue, call your local specialist today!
Amanda and Erol, founders and owners of The Shower Man, started The Shower Man in 2010 and have been in the industry for 30+ years... So they know a thing or two about showers and bathrooms!
The Shower Man is a locally owned and operated business located in Pakenham, Melbourne- Serving Melbourne Homeowners from Pakenham to Point Cook
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