Bathtub Drain Leaking Under House. If the flange or bolt slots are broken install a metal repair flange. Sometimes water won t actually leak out you ll find the drywall sagging and paint bubbling in the affected area. How to fix a leaking bathtub drain step 1.
They are available at most home improvement stores. This main sewer drain pipe under the yard is connected to the main drain inside the house which accepts the wastewater from the individual branch drains serving each plumbing fixture including sinks tubs showers and toilets as well as the washing machine.
The one attached to the drain runs into the one attached to the overflow drain.
A slow pin hole leak in a pipe a dripping ice maker in the refrigerator a leaky toilet or an incorrectly sealed bath or shower will typically not be covered since it is considered negligence on the part of the homeowner. The various water supply components including the faucet valve the faucet spout the showerhead or. Remove the drain plug or bathtub stopper. Take some channel lock pliers and insert the handles into the bathtub drain.
