2006-07-26 09:07:26 · 7 answers · asked by kimecko 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A plumber or handy man. If its adjacent ot a bathroom, then the drywall will be cut the pipe cut and replaced or repaired. Then you have to repair or patch the whole in the wall and repaint.
2006-07-26 09:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by Devon G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want you to avoid an unnecessary service call by dialing up the wrong trade. Let's take a few minutes and try to narrow it down:
If the leak appears or gets worse during a rainstorm, most would agree it's time to call a roofer. Or, if the leak appears under or around a window, it could be a window leak. This can generally be resealed with urethane caulking by a good handyman.
If neither of these fit, that leaves plumbing and a/c. If your air handler(indoor a/c unit ) is abutting the wall leak, it could be a sweating refrigerant line or condensate leak. However, if the leak occurs in the winter as well as summer (when the unit is not cooling), or if the air handler does not abut the wall leak, you can rule out the a/c.
If you have successfully ruled out the other options, call the plumber. He should be able to open up the wall at the leak and give you a price on the repair. Typically, however, the plumber will not replace and finish the wall material. You may have to contract with a handyman for that, or better yet, go to Yahoo Answers for tips on the repair.
2006-07-26 17:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the source of the water leak, and whether or not you are the home owner.
If you rent, call the landlord.
If you are the home owner and the water leak only occurs when it rains, call a Carpenter.
If you are the home owner, and the water leaks all the time or only when you use water, call a plumber.
If the water is red in color, call an exorcist.
2006-07-26 16:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by Gonzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have polybutylene piping, there is a class action suit because this type of piping is a "lemon" in the plumbing world. It's similar to PVC pipes only this "crap" is either gray and or blue.
This info won't get your leak stopped, but if the piping is polybutylene, all the repairs and replacement will be free.
There's a link below for you to check out...
2006-07-26 16:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone assumes you are talking about a water pipe leak.
Could it be a roof leak? Or maybe a window leak?
Just a thought.
Good luck
2006-07-26 16:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Bingo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with a plumber.
2006-07-26 16:12:00 · answer #6 · answered by MikieB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your phone book.
2006-07-26 16:09:46 · answer #7 · answered by Moonlit Jazz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋