Dripping Sound Under Floor

Dripping sound no visible leak worries homeowners real estate matters april 15 2016 we heard from nosy neighbors that they had planned to live there but plans changed so we don t believe it was a quick flip to mask problems.

Dripping sound under floor.

From there i can hear the dripping but can see no water leaking anywhere. First check your basement or crawl space below the spot where you hear the water sound. I crawled under the house where i can eyeball the toilet drain pipe. Leaking pipes often project a strange hollow hissing sound.

Although it may sound minor this leak causes major damage when water seeps into the subfloor where flooring meets the tub or shower. A water leak inside a wall can destroy wallboard and insulation and lead to mold or mildew problems. Before long the vinyl flooring or tiles begin to loosen. After shutting off the water on the second floor the sound finally tapers off after 5 10 min.

Even worse the plywood subfloor delaminates and rots requiring a huge expensive tearout and replacement project. The conclusion is assumed to be a leak under the floor. I just moved into a 4 yr old house. Be sure to especially check the kitchen as there are many water sources and water pipes in that room.

The drip drip drip goes on for maybe an hour. Fortunately not every water sound signals a problem sometimes the water is safely inside pipes. Gramp ca after flushing an upstairs toilet i can hear a dripping sound in the first floor room underneath that bathroom.