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This is another common household leak that is easy to solve. It\u2019s also easy to cause. Most people would assume this type of leaking comes from old pipes or general wear and tear. However, household storage under sinks can cause the pipes to be disturbed, by knocking and moving, which causes them to leak. To solve this, try to reduce the amount of storage contained under the sink, so your pipes aren\u2019t hit so often.<\/span><\/p>\nWater leaking from the bath<\/b><\/h3>\n
Usually, the first sign of a plumbing leak from the bath is the water stain on the ceiling of the room directly below. It usually takes a few hours for the water to leak through the ceiling, but once you’ve seen this, you know costly damage has been done. It will need rectifying by plumbing and building professionals.<\/span><\/p>\nThe best way to prevent this is to check your bathtub pipes regularly. Check all areas and seals for gaps and check the floor for signs of leakage. If this isn\u2019t possible due to hidden pipes, make sure you have adequate cover from a reputable plumbing service so they can rectify any incidents immediately.<\/span><\/p>\nHave you experienced a common household leak in your home? Make sure an experienced plumber fixes them to stop the problem from becoming worse. If you\u2019re in need of professional plumbers, don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><\/i>get in touch with GOS Heating<\/span><\/i><\/a> on 01772 734 966.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The most common causes of a household leak For homeowners, a household leak is one of the most common problems. As a result, people have come up with great ways to fix them, and fast. Some of the most common ways households waste their water aren\u2019t from dramatic pipe bursts or a rusty pipe that…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1080,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2379],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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