2006-06-15 03:05:48 · 10 answers · asked by titian29 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It all depends on where the leak is coming from. Some tubs and showers have access panels on the wall behind the knobs and valves that will let you look at the plumbing. This might be in the next room in the back of a closet, for example. Open that, turn on the shower, and see if you can tell where the leak is located. It might be just a loose fitting on a drain.
If you can't fix it yourself, many newspapers have a section in the classified ads that list general handyman services. Call 2-3, tell them your problem, and ask if this is something they can look into. Ask for references also - people that they did similar jobs for recently. And then call those people and see if they liked the service they got from this repairman.
You should take care of this soon, though. If you ignore it, the damage will only get worse. And if you start to develop rot in the wood framing, then you WILL have to tear out the shower, tub, etc, to repair it. That WILL cost you much more than a simple repair if you take care of it early.
2006-06-15 03:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kinda depends on where it is leaking.
If it is the actual shower head, it may just be leaking right behind the wall where the supply hooks onto the shower head. Not hard to fix and fairly cheap.
If the pipe is leaking exiting the tub, that's a little more pricey.
Easiest way to figure out which it is is to shut the drain on the tub and run the water. If it leaks then, it's the supply line, if not, then it's the drain. Take some cooperation from your neighbor, but it'll save whom ever is repairing it from searching out the source of the leak = saving you money.
2006-06-15 03:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by damion_2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has it been leaking, because there is a chance of mold. If that is the case it gets REAL expensive. You can probably turn it into your homeowners insurance. Either way the ceiling of the guy below needs to betore into, check out what the problem is. Check for mold issues, repair the drywall, texture, paint etc. And hope the guy below you is happy the way it blends.
Good luck.
Call your insurance.
2006-06-15 04:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by bigbadb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on why it's leaking. Is it the pipe? Drain? Are there cracks in the shower or tub walls that water is getting through?
In any case, if you get a plumber to fix it, it's going to cost way too much.
2006-06-15 03:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by The Doctor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's under normal use it's the landlord. If you are taking showers and tracking tons of water everywhere it's your problem. In this case it's definitely the landlord it sounds like he may have a leak behind the wall.
2016-03-15 05:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be more expensive not to fix. That will lead to a lawsuit.
First, why is it leaking? Bad caulking is easy to fix. If its gone further, it starts getting expensive. Anything else gets expensive if you are going to fix it right.
The links I've given show common problems and fixes.
2006-06-15 03:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by alice in the woods 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THIS LEAK IS IN THE WALL AND YOU HAVE AN ASSOCIATION THE LEAK MAY NOT BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. MOST ASSOCIATIONS HAVE INSURANCE TO COVER THESE AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS.
2006-06-15 04:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by Caesar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shouldn't be to much but i would do it soon or you may be made to pay for the damages
2006-06-15 03:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sooner the cheaper , mold spreads like aids in africa
2006-06-15 03:08:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WICKED EXPENSIVE, ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS CAUSED PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE TO EITHER YOU OR THE OTHER TENANT.
2006-06-15 03:09:58 · answer #10 · answered by chickinaynay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋