Shower screens, mixers and the small leaks found at Rouse Hill handovers
Why a loose screen is a safety item, and why a slow leak at handover needs fixing before you move in.
In short: Bathroom items at handover are often treated as finish work. Some are not: insecure glass and active leaks belong at the top of the list.
Glass that moves
A shower screen that shifts when pressed is not properly fixed. Glass under load can fail, so we list it as a safety hazard rather than a finish defect.
Water escaping the shower
On one Rouse Hill handover water was running out under the screen onto the bathroom floor. Gaps in sealant at junctions do the same more slowly.
Leaking mixers
A mixer leaking at the vanity was recorded on a 2026 handover. Water inside a cabinet swells particleboard and stains quickly, so it needs a plumber before you move in.
Sealant
Silicone at wet area junctions is a maintenance item over the years, but at handover it should be continuous and neat.
What to do
Ask the builder to fix the safety and leak items first and confirm in writing. A recheck visit can confirm them before the final claim.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Rouse Hill. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
