If You Spot A Leak In Your Bathroom Don't Hesitate To Bring In The Experts

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

If you suspect or have discovered a potential mold infestation in your home or business, call SERVPRO of Pompano Beach (954) 970-4942

Leaks in Pompano Beach Bathrooms

Recognizing that you have a shower or bathtub leak is one thing, but understanding the exact source and how to repair it may be a challenge. Here is a cheat sheet to help you with some tips and tricks to pinpoint your leak in Pompano Beach, FL.

3 Kinds of Shower Leaks

You may have noticed your bathtub leak by seeing wet floorboards or a stained ceiling directly under the bathroom. A combination of simple tests and inspection can help determine what kind of leak you have.

Tiles

Clues that your tiles are leaking include noticeable grout problems, like crumbling, broken pieces and mold growth.

Splash

Your shower door may need some maintenance. Look for clues like water on the floor, or soaked walls and baseboards just outside the shower area. Test for this by splashing the shower door with some water and watch to see if it flows outside the door.

Drain

A shower pan leak or bathtub drain leak will probably cause a lot more damage than a splash leak. You may notice a wet ceiling in the room or crawlspace below. You can test for a drain pan leak by getting a reliable test plug from the hardware store. Plug the drain and fill the basin with water. Note the water level and check it after an hour to see if there has been any water loss. If there has, then you probably have a crack in the seal around your drain or in the drain pan.

Avoiding Mold

Now you know how to identify the source of a shower or bathtub leak. Hopefully, it’s simple to resolve, like replacing a shower door or fresh caulk. If the leak has existed for a while and you have a water damaged ceiling, floor or baseboards, then contact SERVPRO of Pompano Beach (954) 970-4942 to make sure the repairs are done properly and mold is cleaned correctly.

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