Leaking Shower Repair & Rebuild in Phoenix
Rebuilding failed showers is a big part of what we do. Before we quote anything, we find out why your shower is leaking, because the fix depends on what failed.
Why Tile Showers Fail
1. The shower pan (most common)
Most shower failures start at the shower pan. Under the tile, a pan liner catches water that gets through the grout and sends it to the drain through small weep holes. When those weep holes get clogged, the water has nowhere to go. It stays trapped under the tile, and mold grows.
2. The shower valve
The other common failure point is the shower valve inside the wall. A failed valve can be replaced, but there's no way to reach it without opening the wall around it.
Repair or Rebuild?
| What failed | What the fix involves |
|---|---|
| Shower valve | We open the wall around the valve, replace it, then close the wall and re-tile that area. |
| Shower pan / pan liner | The pan liner can be repaired, but code requires it to run 6 inches up the wall. So we remove the bottom 2 rows of wall tile and redo the shower pan and the shower floor. |
| Water damage beyond the pan | A full rebuild: tear-out to the studs, then a new shower built on our standard waterproofing system. |
What It Costs
- Repairs: from $1,000 and up, depending on what failed and how far the water has spread.
- Full shower rebuild: labor from $6,500, with demo, plumbing and prep materials included, done in 4–7 days. Tile and glass are not included in that price.
You get an itemized quote after we've seen the shower, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
How We Rebuild So It Doesn't Fail Again
Every shower we build gets the same waterproofing system underneath:
- DensShield backer board on the walls
- RedGard waterproofing over the walls, niche, valve area and curb
- A pan liner under the mortar bed, run up the wall to code
Our work is covered by a written 2-year workmanship warranty, including leaks from our waterproofing. We're licensed, bonded and insured, Arizona ROC #311992.
Signs Your Shower May Be Leaking
Not sure if you have a leak? See 5 signs your shower tile needs replacing, or call and describe what you're seeing.
Common Questions
Why do tile showers leak?
Most shower failures start at the shower pan. The weep holes at the drain get clogged, water stays trapped under the tile instead of draining, and mold grows. The other common failure point is the shower valve.
Can a leaking shower be repaired, or does it have to be rebuilt?
It depends on what failed. A failed shower valve can be replaced, but the wall around the valve has to be opened to do it. A failed pan liner can be repaired too, but code requires the pan liner to run 6 inches up the wall, so we remove the bottom 2 rows of wall tile and redo the shower pan and shower floor. If the damage goes further than that, a full rebuild is the better fix.
How much does leaking shower repair cost in Phoenix?
Repairs start at $1,000 and go up depending on what failed and how far the water has spread. Labor for a full tile shower rebuild starts at $6,500, with demo, plumbing and prep materials included. You don't have to pay it all upfront: you can put it on a credit card.
Planning a full remodel instead? See custom tile shower remodels.