Leakages in the shower are most often the result of grout failure. Leaky tiles can be found anywhere where there is water. The shower water leak should be repaired quickly otherwise, the buildup of stagnant water will lead to mold and damp under the tiles. This is a major health hazard. Dampness can also damage the structural integrity of walls. If water gets behind tiles then it can harm the adhesive holding the tile to the structure. The tile can become loose and even fall off. So you should move in quickly to repair the leakage.

While you can trace the point of grout failure, it is much better to let the professionals do a thorough job so that the new grout lasts for a long time to come.

The type of repair job needed depends on the extent of the damage. If the shower water leak is not too much then it may be possible to repair the grout without having to remove the tiles. But if the leakage is heavy then it may be necessary to take out the tiles in order to repair the waterproofing system.

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