Bathroom leaks affecting neighbours below

Bathroom seepage in apartment complexes is a top complaint in Guwahati RWA meetings. Water finds the weakest joint — often around WC pan, shower floor trap, or pipe sleeves.

Symptoms

• Damp ceiling in flat below bathroom
• Tile hollowness when tapped
• Mould in grout lines
• Persistent damp smell

Diagnosis

Pressure test on plumbing lines, dye test on floor trap, and selective tile removal to inspect membrane continuity.

Do I need to break all bathroom tiles?

Not always. Targeted removal at leak source plus PU injection at joints often suffices.