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What You Need To Know About Bathroom Plumbing Leaks

What You Need To Know About Bathroom Plumbing Leaks

Any water leak in your home is a very serious matter. If left unrepaired, even a small leak will cause water damage, promote the growth of mildew, toxic mold, and attract bugs and rodents. So when you hear the sound of dripping water in your bathroom, don’t ignore it as normal and not a problem. All leaks are a problem, and a small leak will not remain a minor problem for long. Soon it will grow, and with it, the cost of the repair and water damage renovation will also increase.

Where Is That Dripping Sound Originating?

When you lay in bed at night, and the house is completely quiet, this is the time that you are most likely to hear a water leak in your bathroom. It sounds almost like the faucet is dripping into the sink. But in most cases, the problem is far more severe. Some common places that develop water leaks include:

  • Sink, shower, and toilet water supply lines inside the walls and ceiling
  • At the showerhead
  • At the sink faucet
  • At the shower water valve handle
  • At the sink valve handle
  • At the sink drain trap
  • From a crack in the toilet bowl or water tank

Signs Of A Water Leak

It is surprising how easy it is to hear the sound of dripping water inside a wall when your home is very quiet. And you will also hear the drips from a leaking drain pipe or toilet tank once the surface below the leak becomes moist. But there are a few other signs to look for when inspecting your bathroom for water leaks.

It is not unusual to discover a damp area in the bathroom after someone has showered. But the time to inspect for leaks is long after anyone has showered when the room should be completely dry. Look for moisture inside the shower or tub that would indicate a leaking valve that is literally letting water wash down the drain.

Next, check for any moisture around the toilet base that would indicate a leak from the toilet bowl or tank. Also, check for moisture on the water supply line to the toilet. Moisture only at the very base of the toilet is an indication that there is a leak at the wax seal in the drain and waste is leaking when the toilet is flushed.

Then, check for any moisture around the sink and vanity area. Moisture in the sink indicated that the shutoff valve is leaking. Water under the sink tells you that there is a leak in the drain carrying the dirty water to your home’s sewer line.

Finally, look at the bathroom floor’s perimeter, the baseboard, and the bottom of the walls. You are looking for any signs of water damage to the flooring or drywall. Soft, moist areas, bubbled paint, or blistered laminate flooring are all signs that you have a water leak inside the wall and need to call (706) 303-0987 for an emergency leak repair.

Why Call In A Pro

Water leaks can be very tricky to locate. You might have a moist area at the base of a wall, but that is not necessarily when the leak is located. Water travels along the outside of a pipe very quickly. And with the help of gravity, the water damage is often found at the base of a wall or on the floor when the leak is several feet away. So unless you are ready to rip out walls and floors to locate the water leak, it is best that you call in the professionals who find these concealed leaks using the latest in leak detection technology.

The pros at Drain Surgeon have sound amplification tools that allow them to listen for the sound of even the smallest water leak. This tool saves a great deal of time and destruction when repairing leaks inside walls and ceilings. When you think that you have a water leak in your bathroom, make the smart call to (706) 303-0987, and know that our licensed plumbers will locate the leak quickly and affordably.

Once we have determined the location, our crew will provide you with as many cost-effective repair options as possible and explain your options. Our goal is always to help you pick the best solution to fix the problem within your home’s budget. And all of our work is backed with a complete warranty and our industry famous 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Once the repair is completed, we clean up the mess and leave your bathroom ready for use.