Repairs and problems
Leaks in a kitchen sink cabinet
At a glance
- Rim leaks from a failed sink seal run down the outside of the bowl and stain the back of the cabinet.
- Slow trap leaks swell the cabinet base long before anything is visibly dripping.
Likely causes
- Rim leaks from a failed sink seal run down
- the outside of the bowl and stain the back of the cabinet.
- Slow trap leaks swell the cabinet base long
- before anything is visibly dripping.
Frequently asked
Why is the cupboard damp but nothing dripping?
A slow seep can evaporate before it drips, while still soaking the board.
Can a swollen cabinet base be replaced?
Yes, often independently of the rest of the kitchen.
Want this scoped properly before you commit?
We look at the room, check the services, and put the scope in writing so you can compare like with like.