Bathroom and wet room leak detection for care homes

Is the bathroom leak from a supply pipe, drain or shower?

It depends on when the damp appears, so tell the engineer whether it is continuous or only follows use of a shower, bath or basin. Where access is available, moisture readings and targeted testing help distinguish supply leaks from drainage or surface-water problems.

Bathroom leak investigations in occupied resident rooms

Investigations in occupied rooms are arranged with the care team, with a named staff contact and an alternative bathroom agreed before testing begins. Explain which bathrooms can be taken out of use.

• En-suite showers and toilets
• Assisted bathing rooms
• Shared bathrooms and wet rooms
• Pipework concealed behind walls and below floors

Can a care home bathroom leak be found without opening up the room?

Sometimes, as moisture meters, thermal imaging and inspection cameras can help narrow the search before any access work is considered. The condition and construction of the room influence what can be checked without opening surfaces.