Drip, Drip, Drip: How To Tell If Your Shower Is Leaking

3/29/2019 (Permalink)

Shower leaking in a Orlando,FL home

Water damage can be costly to the unsuspecting homeowner. In the fast pace of a daily routine, it can be difficult to remember to check for potential damage from something as mundane as a bathtub leak or shower pan leak. However, the earlier a leak is caught, the higher the chance that all you need is a simple repair.

How To Look for Damage

The first thing to do when looking for damage from a leak is to visually inspect the area. If you suspect a shower or bathtub leak, look for obvious signs of water damage:

• Look for any obvious cracks or damage to shower tile or the bathtub itself where it looks like water could be escaping.
  
• Peeling or loose trim can indicate potential damage from repeated water exposure.
  
• Check the faucet or shower head by running water for a short time and then turning the water off, observing any unusual water flow where the fixtures are attached to the wall.
  
• You may also be able to see issues with the threshold of a shower while the shower is on, such as water escaping when the shower doors are closed.
  
• Any stains in the ceiling directly underneath a bathroom are a definite red flag and need to be addressed as soon as possible.
  
  

What This Means for You

If you find any of these signs of possible leakage, it’s time to contact an emergency restoration professional. An experienced professional can not only prevent further structural damage from occurring around the bathtub but can also take steps to eliminate any mold or mildew buildup from trapped water.

Just remember, if you find any signs of a possible shower or bathtub leak in your bathroom, you can rest assured that a restoration professional in Orlando, FL, is Here to Help. Enlisting the aid or experienced professionals can help you get your home back to normal as quickly and as smoothly as possible.