This is one of the hardest conversations I have with homeowners, but it’s also one of the most important. Once tile is installed, it is bonded directly to the waterproofing system. Removing tile after the fact isn’t just cosmetic — it’s invasive.
Here's why EGA Construction LLC, won’t “just pull a tile” to fix an issue:
Membranes and liquid waterproofing products rely on continuous coverage and specific overlap requirements to remain effective. Once that continuity is broken by tile removal, the system is no longer intact. At that point, patching becomes unreliable and cannot be warrantied as a complete waterproofing system.
It’s not as simple as adding more membrane behind a tile after the fact. Proper waterproofing repairs require maintaining manufacturer-specified overlap zones, which usually means removing surrounding materials. Spot repairs behind finished tile can’t recreate the original system integrity.
If I disturb the waterproofing and it fails later, I’m the one standing behind that work. I won’t put a homeowner—or my business—in a position where a preventable failure becomes a liability issue. That’s why invasive repairs are only done as part of a properly rebuilt, warrantable system.
When tile removal is requested, it’s treated as a separate scope that often involves partial or full rebuilds. That’s not upselling — it’s accountability.
Waterproofing isn’t a cosmetic layer—it’s a system. Once that system is compromised, the only responsible options are to rebuild it correctly or leave it intact. Cutting corners may seem easier in the moment, but it rarely ends well for anyone involved.
Call or text EGA Construction LLC at (440) 867-5443 for a free flooring estimate in Northeast Ohio.