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    Fitted bathroom, leaked into neighbours flat!!

    Have been down to see the damage, it is a small area about the size of a dinner/side plate, as opposed to the whole ceiling. Whats the usual thing with this? Can the damaged area be cut-out and replaced or is the usual thing to cut out from wall to wall?
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    Inaccessable leak. Where to get a slip Compression Joint?

    Having slept on it, I've never been 100% happy with the old pipe work tbh. I think the easiest (and safest route) will be to remove the bath completely and cut out the old pipework and replace with yorkshire fittings... Just a thought, I really dont want to go thru this hassle again, are...
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    Inaccessable leak. Where to get a slip Compression Joint?

    Thanks for the responses... Actually I hadn't thought about the spanner angles for a compression joint could be tricky. Might be able to get a miniblowtorch in place to sweat it, but the pipe is right at the back of the bath and will be wet. Top tip bout the 2x22mm compression fittings...
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    Inaccessable leak. Where to get a slip Compression Joint?

    The old pipe work has developed a leak in the bathroom... This has caused damage to the downstairs flat. Basically there is a right angled joint, about 40mm length of copper tube, followed by a weeping slip coupling and a long run, this is at the back of the bath..... The only thing I...
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    Not fixing waste pipes to the wall...

    Hi, For ease of access is it allowed to route waste pipes along the front (panel) of the bath rather than at the back of the bath?
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    Plastic waste fittings. Sealant/Mait nessasary with o-rings?

    Just a quick one, is LSX or plummers mait necessary on plastic waste pipe fittings which have compressiong o-rings?
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    Fitted bathroom, leaked into neighbours flat!!

    Two things, My bathroom has made the downstairs flat ceiling damp, few shower accidents.... Not sure how bad it is but I think their little ensuite will possibly need the ceiling re dryling... 1. Can I claim off my insurers for their damage? 2. Typically how much does it cost to dry...
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