JT
James TaylorMalvern
"The team fixed our shower issues perfectly. No more water damage or leaks."
Loose shower tiles are not just cosmetic. If tiles move, sound hollow, or lift, water may already be getting behind the surface and contributing to a leaking shower. Early repair helps prevent larger waterproofing damage.
Loose tiles often mean the bond between tile and substrate has failed. This can happen from long-term moisture exposure, movement, or previous repairs that did not address the root cause.
Tiles can loosen when water gets behind them, adhesive breaks down, substrate shifts, or earlier installations had poor bonding coverage.
Typical signs include tiles that shift under pressure, drummy tapping sounds, cracked grout around a tile, or corners lifting away from the wall.
Loose tiles can let water run behind the surface, leading to mould, damaged backing, weakened adhesion in surrounding tiles, and expensive repairs later.
Proper loose shower tile repair means checking substrate condition, moisture level, and adjacent joints so repairs are durable rather than temporary.
"A loose tile is often a symptom of moisture or movement underneath, not just a glue issue."
Quick patching can fail if moisture remains behind tiles. We focus on practical, lasting repairs by stabilizing affected areas and addressing the factors that caused tile movement in the first place.
We locate moving or hollow tiles and check grout, joints, and moisture indicators around affected areas.
Loose tiles and failed bonding material are carefully removed so repairs can be rebuilt on a stable base.
Tiles are reset or replaced as needed, then regrouted and sealed to restore a clean and water-resistant finish.
If loose tiles point to wider waterproofing issues, we outline practical next steps before damage escalates.
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We provide a 10-year warranty on eligible repair work. We explain the warranty terms before work begins, so you know what is covered. If a covered issue comes up within 10 years, we will return and address it under our warranty terms.
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