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Bathroom renovation

A damp patch on the wall beside the bathroom, or a stain on the ceiling downstairs, usually points to a hidden leak. An Aman Fix technician traces the water, then repairs the leak or carries out a full bathroom renovation, from stripping tiles to fitting new fixtures.

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Bathroom renovation

It starts as a faint shadow on the wall behind the bathroom, out in the hallway or in the bedroom next door. A few weeks later the paint is blistering and the patch has doubled in size. The paint is rarely the problem. More often there's a leak hidden behind the tiles: a cracked pipe, a worn seal around the shower drain, or waterproofing that gave out years ago. A fresh coat of paint will cover it for a few months and no more. The real fix starts with finding where the water is coming from. Then you decide between a targeted repair and, if the pipes and waterproofing are past saving, a full bathroom renovation.

Clues that water is getting behind the tiles

  • Damp on the wall you share with the bathroom, darker or wider after every shower.
  • A white, salty crust or powder forming on the plaster beside the bathroom.
  • The wooden frame of the bathroom door swelling or rotting at the bottom.
  • Your downstairs neighbors mention a stain spreading across their bathroom ceiling.
  • A musty smell that lingers even after the room has aired out.
  • Black or crumbling grout around the tub or shower floor, or a tile that shifts underfoot.

A full bathroom renovation, step by step

  1. 1Stripping out the old tilesWall and floor tiles come off down to the plaster or concrete, and the rubble is cleared as the work goes. This is the point where the real condition of the old pipes, and of every damp spot, finally shows.
  2. 2New plumbing in the walls and floorDamaged supply and drain pipes are replaced, and the outlets for faucets and drains are set to match the new layout. The pipes are then pressure-tested while still exposed, so a weak joint shows up now rather than after the tiles are down.
  3. 3Waterproofing and a flood testThe floor and the wet zones of the walls get a waterproofing layer, sealed carefully around every pipe and the floor drain. The floor is then flooded and left for a while as a test. Have the membrane photographed in the order before it's covered; it's the one part of the job you'll never see again.
  4. 4Tiling with the right slopeTiles go on the walls and floor, and the shower area gets a gentle slope toward the drain so water never sits. Grout comes last, and a water-resistant type is the better choice anywhere the shower reaches.
  5. 5Fitting the fixturesThe toilet, sink, faucets, and shower go in, with a bead of silicone around the basin and tub. Before the technician leaves, run every faucet, flush the toilet, and check under the sink yourself.

Smaller bathroom jobs, no demolition needed

  • Replacing a dripping faucet, or fixing a shower mixer that swings between hot and cold on its own.
  • A toilet tank that keeps refilling and running, or a flush button that sticks.
  • A new shower head and hose, or a full shower enclosure.
  • Fitting a vanity, a mirror cabinet, or shelves so they sit level and stay put.
  • Fresh grout and silicone around the tub and basin without touching the tiles.
  • Clearing a slow drain in the sink, tub, or floor.
  • Swapping out a toilet or adding a bidet sprayer.

Snap a photo of the damp patch and request a bathroom visit in the Aman Fix app.

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Common questions

Is the damp patch always right next to the leak?

Not necessarily. Water travels behind tiles and through plaster, so the patch can show up some distance from the actual leak, sometimes on a different wall entirely. That's why the technician doesn't start by breaking tiles at the patch. They close valves and watch the meter, test each line on its own, and follow the damp back to its source, keeping any breaking to a small area there. If all the pipes are old, renovating may make more sense than patching one joint after another, and that decision is yours once you see the price.

What if the technician suggests a full renovation and I only want the leak fixed?

Say so in the order chat. Once the technician has inspected, the price shows up in your app for you to accept or turn down. Accept it and you're charged for the job, with the visit fee wiped; decline, and you owe only the visit fee. You can also ask for a separate price covering just the leak repair.

Who buys the tiles and fixtures?

Either works. Some people like to choose tiles and fixtures at the showroom themselves; others leave it to the technician. What matters is that the price you receive in the app spells out labor only, or labor and materials. If you're buying yourself, ask the technician for quantities before you go.

Can we still use the bathroom during the work?

During a full renovation, usually not, since the water is shut off and the fixtures come out for a stretch. If it's the only bathroom at home, agree with the technician on an order of work that gets the toilet back in service as early as possible, and ask which days the waterproofing has to be left untouched.

What if the damp patch comes back after the work?

Open a warranty claim from the order page in the app while you're within the warranty period, and add photos of the new patch. If the waterproofing was photographed in the order before tiling, those pictures make it much easier to work out where the water is getting in.

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