Published 12 November 2026
Our fixed prices for 2026
Illawarra Shower Repairs is a local leaking-shower business, not a lead service. For 2026, a standard single shower is a fixed $599 and a double or walk-in is a fixed $799. Those prices are all-inclusive and they apply across the suburbs we service, from the northern beaches villages through Wollongong and Shellharbour to Kiama and Gerringong, with no travel surcharge.
“Fixed” means the package price is the price for the work described below, not a starting figure that grows once we are on site. We confirm which package applies when we talk to you, based on whether the shower is a standard single or a double or walk-in.
These are the same figures published on our shower resealing and suburb pages. We have not added extra “from” ranges or call-out fees on top.
What the package includes
Both packages include the diagnosis and the repair. We start with non-destructive leak detection: thermal imaging, a moisture check and a plumbing pressure test. We do not need to remove tiles to find the leak.
The repair itself is a reseal of the joints that let water out, using Australian-made 25 MPa structural two-part epoxy at the floor and wall-to-floor junctions, where most showers leak. Where the floor grout is worn, we regrout as part of making the base sound. Our epoxy shower sealing page explains why we use epoxy at those perimeter joints rather than relying on silicone or cement grout alone.
In short, the package is built around a complete, non-destructive leaking-shower repair: find the leak, seal the joints that failed, and leave the shower ready to use again after it has cured. You are not paying a separate call-out for the inspection and then another invoice for the repair, and you are not paying extra to travel between Wollongong and Kiama.
How long it takes, and when you can shower again
Most repairs take 3–4 hours on the day. The epoxy then needs 24 hours of dry curing before normal hot-water use. We will tell you when you can use the shower again before we leave. After that, clean with a mild, non-abrasive bathroom cleaner. The seals are covered by our lifetime service warranty, as described on our epoxy sealing page.
If your bathroom is in a rental or a unit, that timeline is often the difference between a one-day visit and a week-long strip-out. Tenants and neighbours below are usually more comfortable with a repair that is finished the same day and back in use the next.
When the fixed price does not cover the whole problem
The packages are for leaking shower repairs — failed joints, worn grout and the epoxy perimeter seal — together with the diagnosis. If the plumbing pressure test shows a pipe or waste problem, that is not a sealing job. We show you the result so a plumber can fix the pipe. We do not quote plumbing work as part of the $599 or $799 package, and we do not invent a plumber’s price here.
A full bathroom renovation, a complete tile strip-out, or replacing a cracked shower tray is also a different kind of job. Our method is designed to avoid a strip-out for a typical leaking shower. If we can see that the substrate or the tray itself has failed in a way that sealing will not solve, we will tell you honestly rather than take the package price for work that will not last.
Why a fixed price is useful when you are comparing options
Homeowners in Wollongong are often comparing a reseal against a full bathroom renovation. We do not publish renovation prices, because we do not do that work and the figures vary widely. What we can say is that a non-destructive, same-day reseal at a known fixed price is a much smaller job than ripping out tiles, waterproofing from scratch and retilling — in time, mess and cost.
When you compare quotes, ask what is included. Is the leak diagnosis part of the price, or a separate visit? Do you have to remove tiles? Is there a travel fee? When can the shower be used again? Our answers are on this page and on the service pages: diagnosis is included, tiles stay on, there is no travel surcharge, and the shower is usually back in use after 24 hours.
A note on the figures
We have only used the package prices already published on this site. We have not estimated a “typical range” for other trades, and we have not guessed what a strip-out would cost in Wollongong in 2026. If another business quotes a different figure, compare the scope: diagnosis, materials, travel and curing time should all be on the page, not added later.
How to book
Call 0415 770 509 (Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM) or use the form on this site. Tell us your suburb and whether the shower is a standard single or a double or walk-in, and mention any signs of damage in the room or unit below. If you are a strata manager or a real estate agent, our strata and real estate page explains how we work with committees and tenants.
We service bathrooms across the Illawarra at the same fixed price. If you want to see coverage, the areas we service page lists Wollongong, Figtree, Corrimal, Bulli, Thirroul, Dapto, Albion Park, Oak Flats, Shellharbour and Kiama.
To book a fixed-price repair, call 0415 770 509 or send your details on our contact page. We will confirm whether your shower is a standard single at $599 or a double or walk-in at $799.