Floor wet around toilet. Help!

[fizzyfizzy]

Hi, we've just had someone round to fit lino in our toilet. He ripped up the old lino only to reveal a large wet patch around the toilet (see photo). The floor is damp to touch and I'm left wondering what could be the cause of this? Given the shape of the damp patch, would it likely be a leaking toilet? There's pipes in the unit behind the toilet that lead to an outdoor tap. And on the floor directly underneath is a shower unit. The old lino was never wet on top so this has come as a complete surprise. The plan at the moment is to leave it to dry out and see what happens. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks 🙂

 

[Deleted member 120897]

How easy is it to gain access behind? Any top panels that come off? Check the radiator lockshield (left hand valve) and vicinity to make sure there’s no leak in that area, although unlikely.

 

[fizzyfizzy]

How easy is it to gain access behind? Any top panels that come off? Check the radiator lockshield (left hand valve) and vicinity to make sure there’s no leak in that area, although unlikely.

Yes very easy to gain rear access. There's a panel that lifts up.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Yes very easy to gain rear access. There's a panel that lifts up.

I would do this then, otherwise you’re delaying the potential drying out process.

 

[fizzyfizzy]

I would do this then, otherwise you’re delaying the potential drying out process.

Ok I've had a look. There's no obvious sign of any leakage. I'm guessing only option is to get someone round to have a look.
The floor is drying out nicely now the lino is up. And I should point out there's no funny/bad smells in there.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Ok I've had a look. There's no obvious sign of any leakage. I'm guessing only option is to get someone round to have a look.
The floor is drying out nicely now the lino is up. And I should point out there's no funny/bad smells in there.

Check for the toilet base (pan) being loose and check the flush too (might only leak when flushed).

 

[fizzyfizzy]

Check for the toilet base (pan) being loose and check the flush too (might only leak when flushed).

Yep, done that. Nothing.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Yep, done that. Nothing.

Ok, and did you check the radiator too? If that‘s all dry, and Nothing is spraying upward into chipboard the i‘d say you’re ok to let it dry out.

 

[fizzyfizzy]

Ok, and did you check the radiator too? If that‘s all dry, and Nothing is spraying upward into chipboard the i‘d say you’re ok to let it dry out.

Nothing from the radiator either. Complete mystery! We'll let it dry out and go from there. Thanks for your hep 🙂

 

[rpm]

My money is on a small hard to see leak, would wrap length of dry tissue paper around all and any pipes connected to the toilet including the one that feeds water to the cistern and stuff tissue into any gaps where the cistern joins the pan, then flush two or three times to see which piece of tissue gets wet.

 

[fizzyfizzy]

My money is on a small hard to see leak, would wrap length of dry tissue paper around all and any pipes connected to the toilet including the one that feeds water to the cistern and stuff tissue into any gaps where the cistern joins the pan, then flush two or three times to see which piece of tissue gets wet.

Thanks. Will give that a try 🙂

 

[Mario!]

My money is on a small hard to see leak, would wrap length of dry tissue paper around all and any pipes connected to the toilet including the one that feeds water to the cistern and stuff tissue into any gaps where the cistern joins the pan, then flush two or three times to see which piece of tissue gets wet.

Condensation drips from outside the cistern?