Leak on skirting board

[Fidester]

Hi All,

Noticed the attached today. I'm guessing pipe leaks from the shower that's located behind the wall/skirting. Builder has said we aren't covered as new build over 2 years old.

Thanks

 

[rpm]

Guess you won`t know until you remove the skirting, water runs downhill so could be from anywhere.

 

[oz-plumber]

In that case - no guesses where that leak is coming from.

Hope you have a second shower / bathroom while that one is being ripped out and replaced.

Document everything and take photos as the existing shower ( or anything ) is removed to find source of leak

 

[Dan1990]

Is your builder registered with NHBC? After 2 years the NHBC warranty kicks in and you should discuss with them before pulling anything apart.

 

[Chuck]

Builder has said we aren't covered as new build over 2 years old.

Yeah, well, they would say that wouldn't they? Hidden pipework that starts leaking is a liability nightmare for builders because it's difficult to dispute claims that the workmanship and/or materials were faulty at the time they were installed and such claims can be made six years (or more in some circumstances) after the work was done. Easiest way for dodgy outfits to avoid liability is to persuade the customer that it's pointless to investigate what their rights really are.

Anyway get your plumbing from a plumber and your legal advice from Trading Standards, your house insurer (if you have legal cover), solicitor, Citizens Advice, etc.

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