Really ugly faucet problem.

3/24/2018 at 8:23:39 PM

if You go from the ceiling you will see the subfloor.

What makes you think the leak is under the tub? You may be able to turn of the water at the meter and service the faucet it self. You have a picture so I can better help you?

3/24/2018 at 8:30:07 PM

Hi Steve

unfortunately your correct . sub floor is what you will probably see.your going to have to bite the bullet and remove some tile. my advise is to get a good plumber in that will do minimal damage to fix the tap then get a professional tile guy in to discuss fixing the tile. just remember you get what you pay for when it comes tile guys

allan

3/24/2018 at 11:27:53 PM

No don't touch it

Call a good local plumber or any of the Plumbers that have replied. it may be repairable from the taps.

3/25/2018 at 10:59:35 AM

Hi, 8 foot? You mean 8 inches?

Regardless, you will need to remove the surrounding of the tub, and yea, cutting underneath it will just expose the floor underneath it.

You dont really have a choice. You can gently pop some tiles off and save them and hopefully find the leak without destroying the surrounding of the tub. Then you will have to rebuild what you took down.

Makes sense?

Ken

3/29/2018 at 7:22:46 PM

Eliminating the faucet hardware as the problem is a really good idea. A lot of faucets are serviceable from the top. If you don't know the faucet manufacturer, take a picture and post it here, or take the picture to a reputable quality faucet vendor and ask to speak to the oldest sales guy around. Most will be able to identify the manufacturer and even provide advise on how to get the handle off and install a new cartridge.