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Silicone Sealant Replacement & Resealing Ongar (CM5) 1.5 hours

Shower Tray Leak Investigation & Reseal — Ongar

The challenge

Customer called about water damage showing on the wall and ceiling below an upstairs shower. The source was not obvious from downstairs, so the tray and enclosure needed checking before more damage spread.

How we solved it

Investigated the shower tray and found the existing silicone had failed and pulled away from the tray, letting water escape during use. Fully removed the old sealant, cleaned the area back properly, then re-applied fresh white silicone around the tray and a beige vertical corner seal to colour-match the tiles.

The result

Leak path stopped, shower tray left watertight again, and the finished seal matched the bathroom far better than a standard all-white bead.

Water damage visible on the wall and ceiling below a leaking shower tray in Ongar
Water staining and ceiling damage below the shower flagged the leak before more damage set in.
Failed shower tray silicone pulled away from the tray edge in Ongar
The original tray seal had lifted away, leaving a clear gap for water to track behind.
Old failed shower silicone stripped out ready for resealing in Ongar
All old silicone was stripped out completely so the new seal could bond properly.
Fresh white silicone neatly applied around a shower tray after leak repair in Ongar
New white silicone was applied around the tray for a clean, watertight finish.
Colour-matched beige silicone applied in the shower corner to match the tile in Ongar
A beige corner seal was used vertically to blend in with the tile rather than stand out.

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