LEAK SIGNS
Here are some signs of a leaky ceiling:
- Stains on the ceiling or walls
- Condensation-looking stains on the ceiling or walls
- Sinkholes in ceilings
- Damage to your plant’s root system.
FIND THE LEAK
Once you’ve discovered one or more of the signs of a leaky ceiling, there are a few things you can do to track down the source:
- To determine the cause, try to turn off the water supply closest to your ceiling. Then, if it’s still leaking, move further away from your leak until the leak stops. Your leakage should be coming from that direction.
- Check nearby fixtures for broken or missing drain covers or improperly installed drain lines and showerheads.
- Check for leaks with a flashlight. Sometimes, you can’t reach the hole without moving furniture.
- An easy way to find a leaky pipe is by using food colouring. Put some colouring on one side of the pipe and turn off the water supply closest to that pipe. If your ceiling doesn’t leak after 20 minutes, turn on the water closest to that pipe. Then, inspect your ceiling for leaks.
It may be hard to find a leaky ceiling, but if you do, turn off the water and hire a plumber to fix the problem. If left unrepaired, water can cause mould or mildew growth. In addition, it can cause health problems, particularly to people with asthma or allergies.
HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM
To fix a leaky ceiling, call a professional. While most residential leaks are minor and can be fixed by a homeowner, there are instances where a professional plumber is necessary.
WHY TURN TO A PROFESSIONAL?
If your ceiling leaks, call a professional. Professional plumbers are trained to find the source of a leak and fix it. In addition, they know how to deal with pipes and fixtures that are buried in your ceiling.
No matter how hard you try, a leaky ceiling is best left to the professionals. To find out more about why you should call a plumber, check out our infographic on our homepage.
DIFFICULT TO REACH PLACES
Plumbers can reach parts of your home that you can’t. They use special equipment to get into those hard-to-reach places.
In addition, they know how to repair pipes of all sizes, even if they’re larger than their arms.
WHY A PROFESSIONAL?
Many homeowners struggle to reach ceiling leaks. In addition, when you’re dealing with a leaky pipe, there’s the matter of turning on the water supply in the whole area.
A plumber will be able to turn on the water and find the source of your leak from that distance. In addition, they’ll be able to identify where your leak is coming from because they can make contact with each pipe as they go through your home.
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
If your ceiling is leaking, you can choose from two options. You can either repair the leak yourself or call a professional.
Repairing a leaky ceiling is possible, but it’s recommended that you hire a professional. An expert plumber can fix your home’s plumbing and fixtures so that they’ll function like new again.
Reztor Restoration can help you find a solution in your area. For more information, visit our homepage.
