Services · Tiling & Tile Repairs
Tiling & Tile Repairs Melbourne
Repair or replacement of loose, drummy, cracked and water-damaged tiles in showers and wet areas — matched and finished to sit with the existing tiling.
Same-day response · Melbourne based · No tile removal where possible
Recent tiling & tile repairs results
Real Melbourne jobs — before, during and after.
Silicone reseal
Mouldy black silicone stripped and replaced with a clean anti-mould bead.
Regrout + deep clean
Stained grout removed, tiles deep-cleaned, fresh uniform grout laid.
Tiles are the wearing surface of a shower. When one lifts, cracks or sounds hollow underfoot, water gets past the surface and starts working on the bed and the waterproofing behind it. Left alone, a single loose tile usually turns into a group of them.
We assess whether the tile itself failed or whether it is a symptom of something underneath, then repair or replace the affected area and re-finish the grout and silicone around it so the shower reads as one continuous surface again.
Common causes
- Tiles bedded with insufficient adhesive coverage, leaving voids that sound drummy
- Water sitting under the tile bed after grout or silicone failed
- Building or slab movement cracking tiles along a line
- Impact damage from a dropped fitting or screen
- Movement joints omitted, so pressure has nowhere to go
- Deteriorated bedding in older bathrooms
When you need this repair
- A tile sounds hollow or drummy when tapped
- Tiles are loose, lifting or moving underfoot
- Cracks running through tiles rather than along grout lines
- A chipped or broken tile in the shower or wet area
- Grout repeatedly failing in the same spot
What's included
- Assessment of whether the tile or the bedding has failed
- Careful removal of affected tiles without damaging neighbours where possible
- Preparation and re-bedding or replacement
- Grout and silicone finishing around the repaired area
- Written quote confirmed before work starts
How long it takes
Indicative timeframes for a standard Melbourne shower. Your written quote confirms the timing for your job.
- Photo assessment
- Usually within 5–15 minutes of sending photos
- Single tile replacement
- Typically 1–2 hours on site
- Small area re-tile
- Usually completed in one visit
- Cure before water contact
- 24 hours or as specified by the products used
How the repair runs
Step 1
Assess
We check the tile, the joints and the surrounding area to identify what actually failed.
Step 2
Scope in writing
You receive the repair method, tile-matching expectations and price before work starts.
Step 3
Repair
Affected tiles are removed, the area prepared, and tiles re-bedded or replaced.
Step 4
Finish and cure
Grout and silicone are finished and cure times confirmed before use.
Frequently asked
Can you match my existing tiles?
We match as closely as available stock allows. If you have spare tiles from the original job, keep them — they give the best result. Where no match exists we will discuss the options before starting.
What does a drummy tile mean?
A hollow sound means there are voids under the tile where adhesive did not make contact. It is a weak spot: the tile can crack or lift, and water can collect underneath.
Can one tile be replaced without disturbing the others?
Usually yes. The tile is cut out and the bed prepared so the neighbouring tiles stay in place. Fragile or thin tiles occasionally make that harder, and we will say so up front.
Does a cracked tile mean the waterproofing has failed?
Not necessarily, but it does mean the protective surface has. We check for signs of moisture beyond the shower before recommending a scope.
Tiling & Tile Repairs across Melbourne
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Send photos now — we usually respond within 5–15 minutes with a fixed written quote. Most jobs booked within 24–72 hours.