Shower Repair & Replacement in Satsuma, Alabama – Expert Tile Repair Services

In Need of Shower Tile Services in Satsuma? Call Satsuma Plumbing Services for Fast Repair! Satsuma Plumbing Services offers a full range of shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in Satsuma and surrounding areas. Our shower repair services are focused on:

• Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout
• Caulk removal and replacement in the shower 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
• Sealing shower surfaces for long-lasting protection

Shower Repair – Why It's Needed

The common focus of shower repairs is typically grout and caulk. However, many showers are prone to mold even when there is no visible missing grout or caulk. When you spot missing grout and caulk, it’s important to address it right away—contact us for immediate repairs. Often, when working on unrelated materials, such as a kitchen floor or upholstery, customers bring their concerns about missing grout and caulk. We let them know that shower tile and grout repair is more critical than the other work they requested. Leaks behind the tiles can cause extensive damage requiring full replacement and encourage mold development, 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 become compromised—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 drainage weep holes under the floor
• Inadequate ventilation in a sealed, ceiling-to-floor glass shower
• Incorrect floor sloping towards the drain
• Leaks from behind the shower wall due to other sources

Our Shower Repair Process

Regrouting, recaulk, and cleaning are required for most showers. Before we perform regrouting, we check the tiles for dryness with a moisture meter. If needed, we use a dehumidifier to ensure the grout is dry. The tools we use to remove grout gently vibrate the grout without damaging the tiles, which is crucial when handling delicate natural stone tiles. Our company processes several shower repairs each week, which allows us to ensure precise repairs. We often see DIY attempts at caulking or grouting. These repairs rarely last. The least effective repairs we encounter involve scraping grout with a razor blade followed by applying a thin layer of grout. This skim coat will wash away in a few 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 put in matching caulk in the corners.

Shower Cleaning Process

Cleaning ceramic and porcelain tiles involves getting rid of soap film and mineral buildup. We apply the correct chemicals and equipment mounted in our truck that generates heat and pressure, making the chemicals work effectively. For stone tile 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. We provide numerous references from past clients, and we’re proudly affiliated with the BBB of Northeast Florida. We have never had a complaint.

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