Repairs and problems
Tracing a leak under a bath
What actually fixes it
- An overflow leak shows only when the bath
- is filled high; a waste leak shows on draining; a tap tail leak drips constantly.
- Sealant failure along the rim wets the wall behind rather than the floor under the trap
- which helps distinguish it.
Questions to ask any fitter
An overflow leak shows only when the bath is filled high; a waste leak shows on draining; a tap tail leak drips constantly.
Common questions
Why is the ceiling below stained but the bathroom dry?
Water tracks along joists and appears at the lowest point, which is rarely under the leak.
Is silicone a fix?
Only if the sealant joint is the actual fault; sealing over a waste leak just delays it.
Where this fits with our work
Getting leaks under the bath right first time
Describe what is there now and what is bothering you. It is usually clear within a message or two whether this is straightforward or needs a look.