I recently had a plumber install part of our shower, but I've noticed that the wall surround feels pretty loose when I push on it. Here's a picture of the installation: https://imgur.com/a/G0CLHCl. Is there a way to fix this issue without completely tearing out the shower wall?
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It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue with plastic shower walls, which can flex. It might not necessarily be an installation fault, but you should definitely keep an eye on it. Just make sure there’s enough sealing so that water doesn’t sneak behind the wall. How much flexibility are we talking about here?
Looks like the installer didn't do a great job. The hole is way too big—should only be a bit larger than the supply nipple. Also, there should be proper bracing behind the surround. Unfortunately, it might require opening up the wall to fix it properly. Do you have access to the opposite side of the wall?