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Leak in ensuite

  • 25-08-2014 11:31am
    #1
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭


    Following use of the ensuite I noticed water on an internal wall in the living room. The living room sits directly below the ensuite.

    Having done a bit of investigation I have ruled out the shower unit and any leaks in the tiling/grout. I am 100% certain that it is the waste pipe from the shower basin. So what's the next step....

    I have thought about removing some of the floor tiles in the ensuite and try to fix it this way.

    Any other options out there?

    Cheers,
    Gary


Comments

  • #2
    Cerco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭Cerco


    If you are 100% sure it is the shower outlet then I would look at the option of cutting out a small area from the damaged ceiling. This would normally be easier to restore and less of a mess than breaking tiles.
    Hard to be definitive though without seeing. There may be other constraints.


  • #3
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    Cerco wrote: »
    If you are 100% sure it is the shower outlet then I would look at the option of cutting out a small area from the damaged ceiling. This would normally be easier to restore and less of a mess than breaking tiles.
    Hard to be definitive though without seeing. There may be other constraints.

    The dilemma is that it hasnt damaged the ceiling as the water seeped through the coving.

    I have spare tiles for the floor so I think that is the best option.

    Thanks for your advice.


  • #4
    jeepers101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭jeepers101


    Are you sure breaking the tiles will let you access the trap? I'm leaning towards going at it from underneath as well.


  • #5
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    jeepers101 wrote: »
    Are you sure breaking the tiles will let you access the trap? I'm leaning towards going at it from underneath as well.

    Yes, the waste pipe runs under the area I have marked out.

    I really don't fancy cutting into the ceiling plaster work.


  • #6
    jeepers101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭jeepers101


    Okay just be careful, post a picture if possible.

    Getting access to the waste pipe doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to tighten the trap connection.


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  • #7
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    jeepers101 wrote: »
    Okay just be careful, post a picture if possible.

    Getting access to the waste pipe doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to tighten the trap connection.

    I know if does'nt but that's the chance I am willing to take.

    Will keep you posted on how I get on.

    Thanks


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