Professional Shower Repair & Replacement in Athens, AL – Trusted Tile and Grout Solutions

Looking for Shower Tile Repair in Athens? Contact Athens Plumbing Services for Quick Assistance! Athens Plumbing Services offers comprehensive shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in Athens and surrounding areas. Our shower repair services include:

• Fixing and replacing missing or cracked grout
• Removal and replacement of cracked and missing caulk from the corners and edges
• Ceramic and porcelain tile cleaning and restoration
• Employing pressure systems to remove soap film and mineral buildup
• Refinishing marble, granite, and other natural stone surfaces
• Applying protective sealant on shower surfaces

The Importance of Shower Repair

Many shower repairs are limited to fixing grout and caulk. However, many showers develop mold even when there is no visible missing grout or caulk. If you see missing grout and caulk, it’s crucial to fix it immediately—we’ll fix it promptly. Often, when working on unrelated materials, such as a kitchen floor or upholstery, customers show us their missing shower grout and caulk. We inform them that fixing shower grout and tile is more urgent than the other work they requested. Leaks behind the tiles can cause structural damage to the shower and result in harmful mold growth, which could result in health problems.

Why Your Shower Tile and Grout May Be at Risk

There are a few common ways your shower tiles can fail—here are some of the most frequent causes:

• The installer used grout in the edges and corners instead of caulk
• Grout shrinks as it ages, while caulk doesn’t
• Clogged weep holes under the shower floor
• Insufficient airflow in a shower with full glass walls
• The shower floor is not sloped correctly to the drain
• Water leakage from external sources affecting the shower wall

Our Shower Repair Process

Shower regrouting, recaulk, and cleaning are necessary in most cases. Before we regrout a shower, we use a moisture meter to ensure the tiles are dry enough to regrout. If needed, we apply a dehumidifier to help dry the tiles before regrouting. Our specialized grout removal tools gently oscillate the grout without damaging the tiles, which is crucial when handling delicate natural stone tiles. We handle numerous shower repairs on a regular basis, which allows us to ensure precise repairs. Frequently, we encounter subpar repairs from handymen. These repairs often fail quickly. The least effective repairs we encounter involve cutting grout with a razor knife followed by skimming a coat of grout. The skim coat will fade away within months, leaving your grout no better than before the fix. After the caulk and grout are removed, we use the correct grout—either sanded or non-sanded. We then replace the caulk with the matching color in the corners.

Shower Cleaning – How We Do It

Cleaning ceramic and porcelain tiles involves eliminating soap scum and mineral deposits. We apply the correct chemicals and a truck-based system that generates heat and pressure, making the chemicals work effectively. For stone-based showers, we use abrasive tools to refine the stone walls, bench, and curb. After honing, we either smooth and polish the stone or leave it at a honed finish. Our company has many satisfied references from past clients, and we’re members of the BBB of Northeast Florida. We have an impeccable track record.

Give us a call now at (888) 860-0649 to request a free in-home estimate.