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Have a small leak coming down my bathroom wall.

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.36 PM

The leak is by the shower/tap area have had a plumber out who resealed everything. The leak still seems to be there he thought it may be water getting behind the tiles (bath/shower area is tiled) Help anyone? Thanks

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Anonymous user

hello if you post a picture this will help as it could be a number of things Leak from pipework behind tiles? thanks CBS
Answered14 June 2011
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firstcall

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Sutton Coldfield
can you look under the shower? if not anything that has been screwed to the tiles just check no water can get behind, ie the shower fitting itself,water can run down the tiles and behind the fittings, when you resealed did you remove all the old sealent or go over it? what is the grouting like? hope this helps seamus
Answered15 June 2011
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TSC Plumbing Services Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I get a lot of call outs for this issue and I find resealing the silicone sealant correctly, solves the leaks on most occasions. If this has been done properly but it is still leaking I find the tiling to be allowing water to pass through inadequate/worn grouting to be the next most common issue. Try pressing the tiles to see if they have any movement, if so they will need refitting to the wall and fresh grout applied. Hope this helps.
Answered18 June 2011
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