Shower waterproofing in Ciutat Vella.
In Ciutat Vella we repair leaking showers without refitting the whole bathroom: we open up only the shower area and leave it watertight, with a new tray or tiles.
5/5 · Google reviewsWhen does a shower need waterproofing?
- A stain on the ceiling below
- Damp on the adjoining wall
- Tiles coming loose in the shower
- Grout that darkens quickly
What shower waterproofing includes
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Source of the leak
We find out whether water escapes through grout, waste or pipework before opening up.
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Opening up the area
We lift the tray and shower tiles, leaving the rest of the bathroom alone.
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Falls to the drain
We rebuild the base so water runs to the waste and never sits.
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Continuous membrane
Membrane across floor and walls, with tape at corners, pipes and drain.
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Flood test
We flood the base and check for any loss before closing it up.
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New finish
Tray or tiles laid on top, with epoxy or mould-resistant grout.
Waterproofing a shower in Ciutat Vella, step by step
In areas such as El Barri Gòtic and El Raval the bathroom often sits directly above a neighbour's and drains into an old shared soil stack. Before lifting anything we check whether the leak comes from the shower or the communal pipe, and we carry rubble down the stairs in sacks with the entrance protected.
When the leak comes only from the joints, in homes in areas such as Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera it can be enough to rake out the grout, seal with a waterproofing product and regrout in epoxy. We decide that only after a water test shows the membrane underneath is intact.
We look at the shower and the neighbour's stain, explain the cause and send a detailed written quote; a site manager coordinates the repair. We also work nearby: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Get a quote to waterproof your shower
Frequently asked questions
01Shower waterproofing in Ciutat Vella: which areas do you cover?
We do this work in Ciutat Vella, in areas such as El Barri Gòtic, El Raval, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, La Ribera and La Barceloneta, and also nearby: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí. Before starting we visit the property and prepare a detailed written quote.
02Is replacing the grout enough to stop the leak?
Only if the grout is the problem and the membrane underneath is sound. If water has already reached the floor slab, the shower has to be lifted and waterproofed again.
03What is a flood test?
We plug the drain and fill the waterproofed base with water. If the level holds and no damp appears below, the finish can go on.
04Does a tiled walk-in shower need more care than one with a tray?
Yes. Without a tray, the membrane and falls are all that hold the water back, so they must cover the whole floor and run up the walls.
About us
High-quality renovations in Ciutat Vella, with deadlines that are met.
We renovate flats and houses with clear planning, close follow-up and attention to every detail.
- Initial visit with no obligation
- Detailed and accurate estimate
- Follow-up until the work is finished
We work in Ciutat Vella and the surrounding area
Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Ciutat Vella (Barcelonès, province of Barcelona) and specialising in shower waterproofing. We do this work in flats, houses and shops in every neighbourhood, with a prior visit and a detailed estimate with no obligation.
- Company
- Reformas Romero-Vera
- Service
- Shower waterproofing
- Area
- Barcelona: Ciutat Vella · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
- Postcode
- 08001, 08002, 08003
- Visit and estimate
- No obligation, in writing
- Phone
- +34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34
We also work in Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Neighbourhoods
- El Barri Gòtic
- El Raval
- Sant Pere
- Santa Caterina
- La Ribera
- La Barceloneta
Main streets and avenues
- La Rambla
- Via Laietana
- Carrer de Ferran
- Carrer de Jaume I
- Carrer de la Princesa
- Carrer de Montcada
- Carrer de l'Hospital
- Carrer del Carme
- Rambla del Raval
- Carrer de Sant Pau
- Passeig de Joan de Borbó
Is your shower leaking?
Send us photos of the stain and the shower on WhatsApp, or get a quote, and we will explain how we would investigate.