A shower pan is the waterproof layer under the tile that sends water to the drain. When it fails, the leak shows up below. Here is how Pueblo homeowners can track it down.
Where the water goes
A leaking shower pan lets water through to the ceiling below, the subfloor, or the wall behind the shower. The stain on the ceiling below may be nowhere near the actual leak, which is why these are tricky.
The two common causes
The pan liner can crack with age, or the drain connection can fail where the pan meets the drain. A water test isolates which one it is before anything is torn open.
The test
A pro plugs the drain, fills the pan with water, and watches the level and the ceiling below. If it holds, the leak is in the drain or the walls; if it drops, the pan itself is failing.
Repair options
Some leaks are a simple drain re-seal. A failed pan usually means rebuilding the shower base. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Pueblo, catching it early saves the subfloor.
Stop the drip below
Water on the ceiling below is never normal. Call 888-217-3585 and Pueblo Plumbing Experts will connect you with a Pueblo pro who finds the exact source.
Plumbing in Pueblo: what to know
In Pueblo, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Pueblo County — from Fountain, Ca On City and Colorado Springs to ZIP codes like 81003, 81001, 81006 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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