Saturday 13 September 2008
Not one who is handy, I am seeking some help.
There is a water leak in my kitchen. The bathtub
is directly overhead, 2nd floor. Occasionally, after
taking a shower, water would drip from the overhead
kitchen fan light…not very much, and not all the time.
This morning, there was noticeable wetness on the
floor, and an intermittent dropping from the light,
and also from a water spot on the ceiling, a few feet
from the light. No shower had been taken since the
previous morning.
It rained al last night, but rain has never been a
problem in the past, a mention to include all
circumstances.
Do I have to take the ceiling apart to find the source
of leak? That almost sounds like the answer to my
question as I ask here. How does one go about
finding a leak, so I do not make matters worse?
Many thanks!
mn
Replies
There is seldom a reason to tear out a ceiling. Call a plumber. It could be a blocked or loose drain or there could be a leak in the water supply. It's also possible that there is a leak on the roof around the vent stack. If water builds up while showering, it could be a blocked drain. It's one of those things that it helps to be there and see the conditions.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
Nine times out of ten it's water splashed or dripped onto the floor, then running through the crack between flooring and tub edge.