Bathroom with a shower tray and black-framed screen

Shower waterproofing in Horta-Guinardó.

We stop shower leaks in Horta-Guinardó at the base: a continuous membrane, falls towards the waste and a water test before the finish, so the ceiling below can dry out.

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When 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

  • Source of the leak

    We find out whether water escapes through grout, waste or pipework before opening up.

  • Opening up the area

    We lift the tray and shower tiles, leaving the rest of the bathroom alone.

  • Falls to the drain

    We rebuild the base so water runs to the waste and never sits.

  • Continuous membrane

    Membrane across floor and walls, with tape at corners, pipes and drain.

  • Flood test

    We flood the base and check for any loss before closing it up.

  • New finish

    Tray or tiles laid on top, with epoxy or mould-resistant grout.

Shower leaks in Horta-Guinardó: what we check first

In areas such as El Baix Guinardó, El Guinardó and Can Baró 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.

On showers we waterproof in areas such as El Carmel and La Teixonera, before closing up we plug the waste and fill the base with water. If the level holds and nothing shows below, we fit the tray or tiles; if not, we go back over the membrane laps.

After the visit you get a written quote setting out each stage of the waterproofing. We protect the rest of the bathroom, clear the rubble and leave it clean. Other nearby areas we cover: Gràcia, Nou Barris and Sant Andreu.

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Your details

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Frequently asked questions

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Shower waterproofing in Horta-Guinardó: which areas do you cover?

We work in Horta-Guinardó in areas such as El Baix Guinardó, El Guinardó, Can Baró, El Carmel, La Teixonera, Horta, La Clota and La Font d'en Fargues, and also nearby: Gràcia, Nou Barris and Sant Andreu.

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Is 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.

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What 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.

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Does 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.

Horta-Guinardó · Barcelona
Illustration of the Parc del Laberint d'Horta in Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, with the cypress maze, the balustraded terraces and the neoclassical pavilion

About us

High-quality renovations in Horta-Guinardó, with deadlines that are met.

We renovate flats and houses with clear planning, close follow-up and attention to every detail.

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A member of the Romero-Vera team in the office
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20Years of experience
5/5Google reviews
  • Initial visit with no obligation
  • Detailed and accurate estimate
  • Follow-up until the work is finished

We work in Horta-Guinardó and the surrounding area

Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Horta-Guinardó (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: Horta-Guinardó · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
Postcode
08024, 08025, 08031, 08032, 08035, 08041
Visit and estimate
No obligation, in writing
Phone
+34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34

We also work in Gràcia, Nou Barris, Sant Andreu, Sant Cugat del Vallès and Cerdanyola del Vallès.

Neighbourhoods

Guinardó and Can Baró
  • El Baix Guinardó
  • El Guinardó
  • Can Baró
El Carmel and La Teixonera
  • El Carmel
  • La Teixonera
Horta, La Clota and La Font d'en Fargues
  • Horta
  • La Clota
  • La Font d'en Fargues
Vall d'Hebron, Montbau and Sant Genís
  • La Vall d'Hebron
  • Montbau
  • Sant Genís dels Agudells

Main streets and avenues

  • Ronda del Guinardó
  • Avinguda de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat
  • Passeig de Maragall
  • Carrer de Cartagena
  • Carrer de Sant Quintí
  • Carrer de Llobregós
  • Carrer d'Horta
  • Carrer de Fulton
  • Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron
Renovated bathroom with green tiles, a round mirror and wooden cabinetry

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.

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