Shower Leak and Waterproofing Repairs in Ipswich

What shower leak repairs in Ipswich actually involves

For policies taken out since 28 October 2016, structural cover runs 6 years 6 months from whichever is the earliest of the date of the contract, the date of payment of the premium and the date the work commences. A non-structural defect is covered for 6 months from completion, and a claim for it must be lodged within 7 months of completion. Home warranty insurance applies to residential work valued at more than A$3,300. Note the date you first saw the stain or the loose tile.

Who can fix it

Waterproofing is its own QBCC licence class, covering applying, installing and repairing waterproofing, including surface preparation. The wall and floor tiling class also covers waterproofing for wall and floor tiling. Over A$3,300 the licence must be of a class that covers the work. If the leak is a pipe or a tap rather than the membrane, repairing a broken or damaged pipe is minor plumbing work for a QBCC licensee.

Before the wall comes apart

In a house built before 1990, the wall behind the tiles may be asbestos sheeting. The Queensland Government's guide says 10 square metres is usually only one wall of an average bathroom, and that a job cannot be broken down into several days to stay under it. The older-home page covers the removal rules, and the main page covers the licence class.

Write down the date you first saw the stain, and have the wall assessed before tiles come off an older house.

Shower Leak and Waterproofing Repairs in Ipswich — common questions

My shower leaks. How long do I have to make a claim?

A home warranty claim must be lodged with the QBCC within 3 months of noticing the defect. Structural cover runs 6 years 6 months for policies since 28 October 2016, and a non-structural defect must be claimed within 7 months of completion.

Do I need a licence just to reseal a shower?

Above A$3,300 the licence must be of a class that covers the work, and waterproofing is its own class. Any plumbing part of the job needs a QBCC licensed plumber at any value.

What if the wall behind the tiles is asbestos?

In a house built before 1990 there is a good chance of it. A homeowner needs a certificate to remove more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos, and a business needs a Class B or Class A removal licence.