Plumbing

Should I be very concerned about this? (sorry it's long)

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.03 PM

Hi guys, THANKS for taking time to read this - If anything is unclear please just ask me. I may sound naive but this whole carpet/floor thing and dealing with worker is new to me and a bit tired :( **I posted this under Plumbing as i thought it's more appropriate** Basically, an old relative of mine just had a new carpet fitted, so I was there to help moving furniture and keeping company. (Basically, we found a local carpet shop and they sent an independent contractor/fitter) Once he removed the old carpet and applied red wooden strips thingy as you see in the photo, he asked me to sweep the room which I did. While doing it I saw some part of the floorboard looked a bit damp, so I touched it and it was damp. The room is in upstairs and has not been used for a few weeks as the person who was using the room is away. and the carpet (or pipe) has not been changed/touched for the last 20 years apparently. When I questioned about it to the carpet fitter, he didn't say it was already there but said like "I've been doing this job for over xx years it's nothin', you are worried for nothin". I am telling you, this person was VERY intimidating like I sensed some level of danger, so we just let him carry on his job. he obviously did not lift the floorboard to see what's going on down there. Now the job is done and he's gone, but I am thinking that do I have to lift up the carpet at some point to see if the damp is there? (if so, how do i lift up the carpet?) Or do need to call a plumber ASAP? Thanks for reading have a good evening Jess xx