Bathroom Leak Ceiling 

Bathroom Leak Ceiling: Usually, the first sign of a plumbing leak in your bathroom will be water stains on the ceiling of the room directly below. This is usually a sign that the leak has caused expensive damage to hidden areas and you must call out a plumber to inspect and repair the leak.

Most plumbing leaks originate near plumbing fixtures like bathtubs, shower enclosures, sinks and toilets. By taking the time to look out for some telltale signs that your bathroom could have a leak, you could save yourself a headache and expensive future repair bill.

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Shower leaks: It’s a good idea to check the seals around your shower and showerhead from time to time, as this is somewhere where an undetected leak can lead to a more serious plumbing problem.
It can cause major damage if the water is constantly leaking and coming into contact with the surrounding wall or floor.

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Shower leaks could soon become an expensive plumbing repair because extensive renovation work might also be required.

Wooden floorboards and joists are prone to swelling and eventually rot, which can cause an expensive replacement project where your shower tray or enclosure may have to be removed so that work can begin on the damaged area below.

Things to look out for include peeling paintwork and rotting flooring. If you have vinyl flooring, this is more of a problem, as water puddles can cause the flooring to curl and deteriorate to such a level where it will allow water to come into contact with whatever is underneath – usually wood.

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You should keep curtains inside the bathtub when taking a shower to minimise the risk of puddles of water on your flooring. Mould spots on silicone and seals are another troubling sign. This can often show that there are gaps in any silicone that should be repaired.

Check shower doors, check the condition of the rubber seals, check for gaps where the shower tray meets the floor. Sometimes sealant is used. If it’s rotten and has gaps, scrape it out and apply a new lot. Remember to make sure it’s completely dry before testing or using your shower.

Bathtub leaks: The same applies to shower enclosure leaks. Check all areas and seals for gaps. It’s difficult to spot some leaks as water disperses very slowly.

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Leaks from pipes can be difficult to detect because we often hide pipework behind bathroom panelling and walls. In such cases, your first notion of a leak will be water stains on the ceiling of the room below.