If you have water stains on your ceiling, recurring mildew in your bathroom, or notice peeling paint or wallpaper, you may have an invisible water leak lurking in the plumbing under your bathtub, shower or at your toilet.  But how can you find it, let alone repair it? In Pine Grove, CA’s Stuart London Handyman LTD.  investigates and repairs bathroom water leaks and solves a variety of drain and pipe issues throughout Amador County. Here, their team of technicians explains how you can find and fix a leak.

Whether your pipes are damaged below the drain or you aren’t sure where the moisture is coming from, there are a few ways to determine what challenge you’re dealing with and how to solve it.

First, see if there is a stain present. If your bathtub is located on the second floor of your home, the plumbers at Stuart London Handyman recommend checking the ceiling directly below the tub on the first floor to determine if water is seeping into the wood or tile. 

If you see a large, dark, circular stain above you and just under the tub, your plumbing likely has a breach and needs professional troubleshooting. Other signs of a leak include the presence of mold in your flooring or walls, damaged paint or bubbling wallpaper, or a sagging ceiling. There are other signs of water leaks too, discoloration of the vinyl flooring @ the tub, shower or toilet usually indicate a leak.  Also loose or cracked tiles can indicate that a leak is present.  Finally if the sheet rock is damaged you may have a leak or something as simple as a shower curtain which is not keeping the water in.

No matter the reason why the tub or shower is leaking or the signs you notice, you’ll need a qualified plumber to help you fix the problem. Call your plumber and tell them what’s going on. Once your plumbing team arrives, they will do whatever it takes to mitigate the issue, including removing the flooring and drywall so your pipes can be sealed or replaced. 

Experts can help you solve your plumbing problem the right way. To have a bathtub water leak repaired, call Stuart London Handyman in Pine Grove, CA, at (209) 296-3613. For more information on their services, visit their website.