Comments on: Water Leaking Through Ceiling

By: Paul Abrams

Paul Abrams — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:52 +0000

It does sound more like a roof problem than a plumbing problem since you mentioned it seems to be tied to bad weather. But it’s impossible to say without seeing the problem first hand. I recommend having your landlord let the roofers look at the problem first and if that doesn’t fix it, then consider a plumber.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:45 +0000

We’ve lived in my home for about a year now, and since then we’ve had our fair share of bad weather. Today was one of those days, with a lot of rain and even more wind to go with it. Hearing the dripping sound in the kitchen, I took and a look and noticed that in the grooves between four ceiling tiles that are parallel to each other are dripping water from numerous spots, about 6 along the entire line, as well as a spot near the exhaust fan close to the stove. I’m concerned that the problem might get worse, or that it will cause mold in our home. Our landlord is convinced it is a roof-shingle problem, but has not even come to look at it.. Any advice or imput on my situation?

By: Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Roto-Rooter Bloggers — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:03:55 +0000

It could mean several things. Possibly a leak at the drain or the water supply lines. Is it going to cost a lot? That’s impossible to say without a first hand inspection. Fortunately, most Roto-Rooter locations offer a free written estimate before any work begins. It won’t cost you anything to have a licensed plumber take a look and offer some options. Call 1-800-ROTO-911 to schedule an appointment.

By: Angel degrood

Angel degrood — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:55:26 +0000

We jus moved into a new house and after running the tub for a short time we noticed during the time the tub was running there was a steady drip into our living room below we also noticed a patchwork on the ceiling where the leak is coming from what does this mean and is it gonna cost alot if they already have had the ceiling open in that spot for repairs?

By: Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Roto-Rooter Bloggers — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:34:44 +0000

Lauren,
The leak could be from the water supply pipes or it could be from the drain pipe. To help determine which source is the cause of the leak. Add water to the tub with the drain closed then check below to see if there is new evidence of a leak. Give it a half hour or so to show itself. If there is no evidence of a leak at that point in time then it’s probably safe to say it’s not a water supply leak. Then drain the tub, go downstairs and have a look. If evidence of the leak appears, you probably have a leak in your drain pipe. Since slow tub drains are common, it’s tough to say whether the slow drain is related to the ceiling leak. You’ll want to get a professional plumber in to track down the source of the leak and make repairs. He should be able to tell you if the leak has caused structural damage beneath the tub. If so, you may need a carpenter to come in and make additional repairs before just replacing the drywall in the ceiling beneath the tub.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:54:49 +0000

We have a leak that occurs directly below where our bathtub is and only after running the water. The leak runs in a straight line and the ceiling bows (I’m terrified the bathtub is going to come down on top of me!) I originally thought the problem was due to standing water outside the tub seeping through, but after this last occurrence I checked the floor and it was completely dry. Our tub doesn’t drain very quickly, could that be part of the problem? What cost-effective and proactive steps can I take before I have a “bathe-in” kitchen?

By: Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Roto-Rooter Bloggers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:32:51 +0000

Most plumbers are pretty darned good leak detectors. An experienced plumber with years of experience can usually track down a leak. Some companies specialize in leak detection and have specialized equipment for listening beneath slabs and behind walls. Roto-Rooter fields a lot of this technology in many markets and in others Roto-Rooter partners with other companies and uses their services as sub-contractors.

By: Tan Liu

Tan Liu — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:59:51 +0000

I have water leaks through family room ceiling from upstairs bathroom. Plumbers cut window in the ceiling and see water dropping from the play wood, but can’t locate the leaking source. Do I need find another plumber? Can I get help from some leak detect plumbers?

By: pabrams

pabrams — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:03:48 +0000

We suggest that you have it checked out. We’re not mold experts but we do see mold growing frequently in areas where water has leaked. It’s always a good idea to have a wet area like that checked out by a water restoration expert to see if there has been any lasting damage or mold growth.

By: carrie

carrie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:15:34 +0000

I live in a rental unit and the hose to the washing machine above us broke and dumped water into our laundry room and kitchen by the gallons. Should there be any work done to the ceiling to prevent mold from growing between our ceiling and the upstairs’ neighbors floor? We live in a very wet, humid climate (Seattle).