Fixing Bathtub Leaks

If you have a bathroom leak, you do not always need to call a plumber for plumbing repairs Perth as many of these problems you can take care of yourself.  Bathtubs get a lot of use, with or without an integrated shower, which means that a lot of water is used.  Leaks can develop, which can be annoying and sometimes a serious problem.  Any leaks need to be taken care of because if not, they can cause a lot of damage and may require calling for plumbing services, which leads to a lot of money for renovations and major repairs.

Drain Leaks

Two of the type of leaks you may get can come from the drain-trap piping or the drain fitting that is at the bottom of your tubs.  They can become loose and cause a dripping leak, which usually happens in the space beneath the bathtub.  This may be hard for you to repair as you may have to remove the bathtub to fix the flooring beneath it but you can do it yourself.  Since this type of leak is hidden it can cause damage and wood rot to the floor before it is noticed.  This is generally a gradual, slow leak.  To fix this leak you can replace or repair the bathtub drain fitting.  The drains are usually sealed in place using a rubber gasket beneath the tub and on top, there is another gasket or even plumber’s putty.  The tub drains could start to leak if the putty or gaskets break down.  You will need to replace these if that is what the problem is.  A professional may need to fix the flooring if it is damaged.

Faucet Leaks

The faucet can start to leak in different places such as in the faucet spout, faucet valve, water supply connection, or even a showerhead.  It is generally not too serious with a leaking shower head or faucet because the leaking water will just go down the drain.  The drawback of this type of leak is that it does waste a lot of water.  They are generally an easy fix.  If the leaking water is inside the wall in the supply pipes, it is more serious as it can damage the floor or ceiling below the tub and the wood. 

If it is just a dripping shower head or faucet, it can mean that the internal seals have worn out.  All you have to do is replace the rubber seals or washer, or the faucet cartridge.  The more urgent leaks happen when he pressurized water supply pipes found in the walls develop a leak.  If it is a spraying leak, that can put a lot of water on the wall in a short amount of time.  The first thing you do is turn off the water supply and then you can try to find the leak.  You may have to take out part of the wall to fix it.  This may be a job for plumbing services Perth as they have the knowledge, experience, and tools to fix this type of leak.