Visual Check of Seals and Grout
We look at silicone, grout and tiles around the shower, bath and floor for gaps and wear that let water through.
Bathroom Leak Investigation in Dubai
Finding out why water is escaping from the bathroom
In Brief
A bathroom leak investigation finds where water is escaping from a bathroom: the shower, tray, tiled floor, drain, wall pipes or fittings. It is often prompted by a damp ceiling in the room below, and the cause may be a failed seal, cracked tray, bad grout or a leaking pipe.
Bathrooms are the wettest rooms in a home, so they are the most common source of leaks into the room below. The water can come from many places: a worn silicone seal around the shower, grout that has let water through to the screed, a cracked shower tray, a leaking waste connection, a seeping mixer or a pipe behind the wall. Each has a different fix, so treating the wrong one just wastes time.
We investigate in steps: check the visible seals and fittings, test the shower and bath separately, check the drain and waste connections, then test the pipes in the wall. Once the cause is known, we explain whether it needs a simple reseal, regrouting, a fitting repair, a pipe repair or waterproofing. For the plumbing work itself, see our plumbing service, and for how water travels through a ceiling, ceiling leak tracing.
When You Need This
Signs You May Need Bathroom Leak Investigation
- A stain or damp patch appears on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Grout, silicone or tiles around the shower look worn, cracked or mouldy
- A bathroom floor feels damp or tiles sound hollow
- A musty smell lingers even after cleaning
- Water appears around the base of the toilet, basin or bath
What We Do
What Bathroom Leak Investigation Covers
Separate Shower and Bath Tests
Showers, baths and basins are tested one at a time to find which fitting is releasing water.
Drain and Waste Checks
Floor drains, shower traps and waste connections are checked for leaks and blockages.
Wall and Concealed Pipe Tests
Supply pipes behind the wall are pressure-tested to confirm whether they are leaking.
Cause and Options Explained
You get a plain explanation of what is leaking and whether it needs resealing, regrouting, a fitting repair, a pipe repair or waterproofing.
Repair of the Plumbing Fault
Where the cause is a fitting, waste or pipe, we carry out the plumbing repair and test it.
Our Process
How It Works
- 1
Tell Us What You Have Noticed
Say where water appears, for example a ceiling stain below, and send photos of the bathroom and any damage.
- 2
Check Seals, Tiles and Fittings
We look at the visible causes first and test showers, baths and basins separately.
- 3
Test Drains and Pipes
Drain connections and concealed pipes are checked, and pressure tests confirm any leaks.
- 4
Explain and Repair
We explain the cause and options, and carry out the plumbing repair if that is what is needed.
Good to Know
What Affects Time and Cost
Every property is different, so we confirm the price before any work starts. These are the things that most often change the time and cost.
- Whether the cause is a seal, grout, fitting, drain or concealed pipe
- Whether the floor or shower tray needs waterproofing
- How much tile or plaster has to be opened to reach the fault
- Whether water has reached the unit below
- Whether other repairs, such as tiling or ceiling work, are needed afterwards
FAQ
Bathroom Leak Investigation Questions
Water is likely escaping from the bathroom above. Causes include worn seals, cracked grout, a leaking drain connection or a pipe in the wall. We investigate to find which.
Yes. Over time, gaps let water through the tile layer and into the floor. Resealing and regrouting often fixes the problem, but only if that is where the leak is.
If the waterproofing layer under the tiles has failed, resealing the surface will not stop the leak. We explain when waterproofing is needed.
Only if the investigation shows the leak is under them. We explain beforehand and keep the opening as small as we can.
We help coordinate with building management, and explain what has been found so the repair can be arranged quickly.
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