When it comes to the bathroom, plumbing fixtures are susceptible to leaks. It is no difference for your bath. You may not even realise that your bath is leaking. However, there may be some signs. For example, you might have mould developing in the bathroom or in surrounding rooms. You might even have water leaking through the ceiling below the bathroom. But why is your bath leaking?
If you have noticed that your bath is leaking, even the smallest of leaks, you need to get it checked. If a small leak is left ignored, it can quickly grow. This can lead to flooding or expensive plumbing repairs in the future. It could even result in costly home repairs. If your bath is leaking, you need to call our experienced plumbers in Leicestershire.
But why could your bath be leaking?
The most obvious cause of a leaking bath is a cracked bath. But it could be a small crack, even as small as a hairline that can easily go unnoticed. The easiest way to check if you have a crack in your bath is to fill the tub with water and then turn off the tap. Watch the water and for areas where the water appears to be being sucked down. If caught soon enough, your plumber can repair the crack for you without the need to replace the bathtub.
The taps into the bath could be leaking, causing the bath to leak. While it may not seem like an issue as there is no mould and the water is going into the tub, it can still be costly to repair. The constant dripping sound can be annoying to those in the house. It can also start corroding the area in the bath that the dripping water hits. This is when you can end up with an unsightly bath or costly repairs. It could be the rubber washers that are the reason for the leak, or it could be the taps themselves that are causing the issue. Our professional plumbers in Leicestershire can check the issue and repair the leak for you.
In some cases, the leak could be caused by issues with the grout. Grout can shrink around the tiles. As it is constantly hit by water, it can then cause leaking. To resolve this, you need to regrout the tiles with a mixture of silicone caulking and grout. This will help to create a new moisture barrier. This can be done by an experienced DIYer, handyman or our experienced plumbing specialists.
These are just some of the reasons that you may find your bath is leaking. However, if you have noticed your bath is leaking, call in the plumbing experts. They can find the reason for the leak and repair it, before it becomes a more serious and costlier repair.
