How to Fix Toilet Water Leak and Damp Soil

Ash-Say on 31/10/2015 - 15:50

I have just inspected the subfloor area and noticed a considerable deposit of water around toilet soil pipe. I have also identified that about 50 square meter of soil surrounding toilet soil pipe is very damp.

For a reference, the toilet suite and shower/vanity are in different room and I did not find any water under shower/vanity subfloor area. I have also inspect toilet suite but I did not find any water leakage sign.

Where is this water and dampness coming from? How to get rid of dampness from soil?

Thanks

Home & Garden

Comments

  • nocure on 31/10/2015 - 15:56

    50 square metres ?

    Have a look under the floorboards for any signs of damp where the water may be coming through.

  • Ash-Say on 31/10/2015 - 16:05

    You mean floorboards outside toilet?

    • nocure on 31/10/2015 - 17:37

      Under the floor looking up ie. Rafters and bearers.

      http://imgur.com/SLtfYbt

      • Ash-Say on 31/10/2015 - 17:48
        +1

        I will have a look tomorrow and take picture if possible.

        • StewBalls on 31/10/2015 - 19:59

          Get under there & then get someone to flush the dunny a few times; if the leak is as bad as you describe you'll soon see where it's coming from.

          Is it stinky water or clean?

        • Ash-Say on 31/10/2015 - 20:58

          @StewBalls: I could not look water colour closely but I did see a considerable deposit of water.

          I spent around 15-20 minutes in subfloor area but did not smell anything stinky.

  • Steptoe on 31/10/2015 - 19:59

    So just water, no smell?

    Go check your water meter and see if there is any flow.

  • captobvious on 31/10/2015 - 21:57

    sounds like a main has sprout a leak, you're gonna have to dig it up

  • WatchNerd on 31/10/2015 - 23:19

    Call a Plumber before mould sets in.

  • Ash-Say on 01/11/2015 - 18:09

    I checked meter reading before leaving and just returned after 4.5 hours. There is no change in meter reading so I am confused now.

  • AverageJoe123 on 23/05/2018 - 16:14

    To get rid of the dampness you will probably need sub-floor ventilation.
    There are plenty of solar-powered sub-floor ventilation fans that are relatively cheap and free to run.

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