A toilet pipe leak is considered as one of those water leaks that should be attended to as quickly as possible. The reason for this is that it presents numerous dangers.

Like other toilet leaks, a toilet pipe leak can cause your water bills to rise rapidly due to the excessive amount of water that is wasted. It may also result in heavy damage to any structures affected by the water leak. Besides that, a toilet pipe leak can result in water contamination if any harmful contaminants enter the damaged pipe. You might also risk yourself being electrocuted if this plumbing issue takes place near your electrical system.

There are three types of pipes that could experience a severe water leak namely an inlet pipe, toilet bowl pipe, and drainage pipe.

Toilet Inlet Pipe Leak

An inlet pipe is a type of pipe whose main function is to transport water to a specific appliance so that it can be properly distributed. For this reason, any water leakages that this pipe incurs can deprive the homeowner of an adequate supply of water.

If you experience a toilet inlet pipe leak, there are a number of things you can do before having a professional waterproof your bathroom. First, try to see if its O-ring seal is missing or shows any signs of damage. You can also double-check if the pipe has been properly tightened and screwed on. Another way of verifying the source of your inlet toilet pipe leak is seeing if the leak might be coming from the appliance itself or if the water supply connection might be loose.

Should any of the above-mentioned methods fail to resolve the issue, contact a waterproofing specialist for assistance.

Toilet Bowl Pipe Leak

The main purpose of a toilet bowl pipe is to prevent sewer gases and smells from entering your bathroom. It also prevents any clogs from taking place deep within the plumbing system. This pipe needs to be installed and maintained properly or else a major could take place which will require bathroom/toilet waterproofing.

Any leak within a toilet bowl pipe can be extremely dangerous. This is because it could cause sewer gas and other explosive and poisonous odors to enter the home. In order to stop the leak, try to tighten the pipe by hand or with pliers. Otherwise, disassemble the pipe and put it back together. Should you have difficulty with this process, hire a waterproofing contractor to help you.

Toilet Drainage Pipe Leak

As the name implies, a drainage pipe serves to dispose of water used by a specific appliance. Drainage pipes sold in the market vary in material, function, size, strength, and ease of installation.  Although most are built with plastic in order to prevent ceiling leakages and other types of leaks.

Any leaks incurred by a drainage pipe can have extremely serious consequences. As a matter of fact, a drainage pipe leak can result in flooding, structural damage, and even soil erosion. Should you experience this problem therefore, seek help from waterproofing services immediately so they can repair or replace your pipe.

Although a toilet pipe leak can be a big hassle, it is not advisable to resolve it yourself. Otherwise, you could end up causing great damage to your pipes which may result in more problems. Instead, you should hire Prima Seal Waterproofing Singapore to resolve your toilet pipe leak issues for you.

We can quickly identify the causes of your pipe leak issues. After doing so, we will be able to repair or replace your leaking pipes without any delays.