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Carpets, Lino & Flooring

Leak under toilet, vinyl and wood underlay to replace

Eden G 13/10/2026 - 8.10 AM

A bit of a long shot but we have a leak under the toilet and the vinyl is soaked with toilet waste and what looks like a very thin wooden underlay is cracked around the toilet ! Do you know who would fix that as the carpet fitter in my town said they don’t do underlays and I should rip it off myself let it dry and see what it underneath and ask chat gpt what to do then ! Very helpful….

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2 Answers

RED&BLUE

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Leicester

Here is a short, step-by-step guide on who to call to get this sorted: 1. Plumber: Call a plumber first to fix the leak under the toilet. 2. Handyman or Carpenter: To replace the damaged wooden subfloor (underlay/plywood) once the area is dry and safe. 3. Flooring Fitter: Once the subfloor is repaired, bring a flooring specialist back to lay new vinyl.

Answered13 October 2026

David D.T.M Builders

Rating: 5 out of 5

Waltham Cross

You need a plumber to fix the leak, then a general builder to assess incase any further damage due to the leak and replace the damaged & underlay or floor I would avoid ripping it up yourself but if you was to make sure your wearing the appropriate PPE given the toilet waste contamination. And recommended a specialist.

Answered13 October 2026