There is a leak behind the faucets in the tiled wall above bathtub. Water has gone through the wall to the closet in the bedroom behind that bathroom wall and is showing sign of black mold on inside of closet walls. Can this be repaired, and does the mold spread from the closet walls and floor to the rest of the room walls and floor? If so, how can I tell if it is spread? Thanks M

Call a plumber immediately! This leak will cause even more problems with rotting wood & mildewed walls. The plumber will gain access to the pipes within the wall & repair the problem. If you have home owners insurance, the cost of the plumbing repair will be covered. Repairing what the plumber did to your walls or tile may not be covered. It matters little at this point. If you delay, more damage will be done to your home. Some insurance policies do cover the plumbing repair and the resulting damage. Call the plumber first & then the insurance company.

Hold your horses and lets see what is the problem. Shut of you main supply and open the worst part of the wall. With mold and apparently not much water this is likely a very small, slow but old leak. Is there an inspection or work door on the wall in the next room right behind the faucets. If not we can start there by cutting one since this wall must be replaced. Are your walls drywall or plaster?

BONES would have you call a plumber. But that's not how this page operates.
If it were that easy we would answer all questions with, CALL A PLUMBER.
But this is a self help do it yourself page where we try to instruct the asker on doing the repair by himself. Follow Ballengerb's advice and, at the very lest) open up the wall or ceiling and see what the probolem is. Good luck and let us know what you find.
Good luck, Tom

Thanks Tom, I totally agree. Folks ask their question here so they can get some help with a DIY project. Everyone has the yellow pages but others ask us for help and we are happy to oblige.

Hi guys, thanks ! This is a house I was considering putting an offer on, as it is for sale. I am house hunting. After thinking about it, I think I should walk away. It is bank owned and I do not think the bank will pay for the mold inspection, (not knowing how far the mold has spread), repairs of mold, studs and drywall replacement in closet and also baseboard is black, replace tile job (if that has to be broken down) in bathroom, etc . PLUS, the actual plumbing issue, as the faucets that go in the tub are in the tile and are seized and do not turn on or off. So I think you will agree with me.. walk away. I saw a show on TV that said if mold is in the house you are considering buying, walk away. Thanks again.