help!!!! plumbers!!!! i have got wet carpets, and I know I need to get a plumber out...but any ideas???

Question

it all started with a small damp patch on the carpet inbetween the hall and the kitechen. I know I should have got someone out to it straight away, but I kept thinking it would ge....now there are wet patches in the dining oom too!!! has anyone any ideas what this water could be!!Also I dont know who to call out!! I know it sounds daft, but do I need a plumber or builder or a handyman!!! please no silly answers as its getting me down

Answer 1

You do need a plumber. It seems like you have a leaking pipe under the floor, that is if you have floorboards. While waiting for plumber, turn off main water supply, and only use it if you really ned water. Good luck.

Answer 2

I'm not sure how badly the wetness is. A burst pipe would really flood the house if it was a feed line. If it's a drain (like a toilet or sink) then you'd notice it more when using those fixtures.
Water flows downhill so start at the origin and think what may be behind or above the wall. If it's happening on the first floor check the upstairs fixtures, if it's on the top floor, it may be a roofing leak or a radiator. It will save time and money if you can pinpoint the problem before calling for help.

I know you said to be serious, but I can't resist-
Do you have a dog? your problem may be that he needs some more outside time!

Answer 3

It sounds as if it's coming from a radiator,I would suggest turning the heating off and call out a plumber asap as its not going to go away,but have a look at the radiators near to the first damp patch and see if there's any sign of water dripping from the valves or pipes,and put something under it,you might be lucky and only need a joint tightening up,so ask the plumber to explain in simple English what the problems is,and what needs to be done...don't get ripped off.!:0(

Answer 4

you don't say what your floor is solid or suspended but assuming the wet is creaping it sounds like you have a radiator leaking or it could be your bleed vent needs a turn up but its a plumber you need to call Tizzy! Good luck lovey and ask how much first

Answer 5

Very little information.

Call a plumber NOW!
The problem won't go away by itself. And your carpets are getting ruined. the walls can now be getting damp as well as the woodwork. Leaving this problem waiting on a lot of guesses, isn't the best policy.


CALL A PLUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

call a local respected plumber,you have a burst pipe,look in yellow pages under the trusted plumbers guide.good luck.ps make sure they have there corgi id with them.

Answer 7

radiator is leaking just needs the bolt tightened more then likely or they could need bled


a plumber

if it was a burst pipe you would be swimming in the water