A shower screen rarely fails all at once. More often it is a roller that has started catching, a seal that has gone hard and split, or a door that swings slightly off true. None of these are necessarily a reason to replace the whole screen straight away.
A1 Shower Screens provides shower screen repairs across Melbourne for homeowners, landlords, builders and property managers. We inspect the frame, glass, seals and hardware to work out what is actually causing the issue before recommending anything.
If the screen has reached the point where repair would just be a temporary fix, we will say so, and can talk through replacement options to AS 1288 and AS/NZS 2208 standards as an alternative.
We can help with a range of common shower screen issues, including leaking shower screens, loose or broken handles, worn hinges, damaged seals, rollers that no longer glide smoothly, and doors that are difficult to open or close.
Every bathroom is different, so we start by checking the existing shower screen, the frame, the glass, the seals and the way the screen has been installed. From there, we can let you know whether the issue can be repaired or whether replacing the screen would give you a better result.
A leaking shower screen is one of the most common reasons people contact us. Leaks can be caused by worn seals, poor alignment, gaps around the frame, damaged silicone or an old screen that no longer sits correctly.
A1 Shower Screens can inspect the source of the leak and recommend the right fix. This may include replacing seals, adjusting the door, resealing sections or discussing a new custom shower screen if the existing screen has reached the end of its life.
Not every damaged shower screen needs to be replaced. If the glass is in good condition and the issue is limited to the seals, hinges, rollers or door alignment, a repair may be enough.
If the screen is old, badly corroded, unsafe, poorly fitted or no longer suits the bathroom, a new shower screen replacement may be the smarter investment. We will give you straightforward advice so you can make the right call.
A1 Shower Screens works with customers throughout Melbourne. We can help with shower screen repairs for homes, units, investment properties, renovations and bathroom upgrades.
For older bathrooms, we can also help you compare repair options with modern framed, semi frameless, frameless, sliding and custom shower screens.
If your shower screen needs attention, contact A1 Shower Screens for an inspection. We will let you know whether a repair will do the job or whether replacement is the better option.
Honest advice on whether to repair or replace
Experience across framed, semi frameless, frameless and sliding screens
Careful, contained work in occupied bathrooms
Replacement glass suited to Australian bathroom requirements if needed
Often, yes. Stiff sliding doors are usually down to worn rollers, a dirty track or the door having dropped slightly out of alignment, all of which can typically be addressed without replacing the screen.
The seals and silicone around the frame are the most common culprits. If these have hardened, split or come away, water can find its way through even if the glass itself is fine.
If the frame is corroded through, the glass is cracked, or several issues are compounding at once, ongoing repairs can end up costing more than a straightforward replacement over time.
In most cases, yes. Reseal work is usually done in place, without needing to take the screen apart.
Yes, we regularly assist landlords and property managers with shower screen repairs as part of routine maintenance or between tenancies.
