Plumbing help needed please (leaking toilet)

KaratePigeon · 19 May 2015 at 9:30PM

Hello,
I have a leak which seems to be getting worse, any suggestions to avoid calling out an emergency plumber tonight?

I've been noticing water coming up between the laminate flooring for a few days, dismissed it first as the kids spilling something, then thought it was the washing machine, but anyway, it's the downstairs loo.

There's an upright pipe going into the right hand side of the cistern (I presume water inlet?) which is wet so I assume leaking out of the top of that. I can't find any valve to isolate the room... our main stopcock under the sink is jammed (never been able to turn it, whole thing needs replacing). Filling up a bucket about once an hour so I don't fancy leaving it overnight.

I vaugely know where the outside stopcock is.... will go try them (and try not to turn off the neighbours, lol) if that's our only option

squeeks · 19 May 2015 at 9:45PM

Where the water meter is in the street there will be a valve to shut off the whole house, if you have leaking water, shut it off as soon as possible.

KaratePigeon · 19 May 2015 at 10:01PM

We've turned it off from in the street now. Any ideas for how to fix it or do we need a plumber (and if so any idea how much they charge?)

Babbawah · 19 May 2015 at 10:09PM

You need a plumber.

Make the phone call after 08.00am and try not to sound desperate.

You have a leak which sounds like it shouldn't cost much more than £40.

john-306 · 19 May 2015 at 10:11PM

Put a photo up, that will help provide an answer

pendragon_arther · 20 May 2015 at 2:24AM

There's a sealant which you can apply even when wet and it dried as it gets wet.

27col · 20 May 2015 at 8:23AM

While the water is off, make sure that you get a local isolator fitted to the cistern supply pipe. It is utter madness not to be able to isolate all water using appliances locally.