[kennedy05]

Hi,

This morning when I stepped into my bathroom, I noticed that my carpet was wet and the water seemed to be under the carpet. The spot started near the shower stall and bathtub. When I arrived home later today, I noticed that the water was spreading even further to other areas of the carpet in the bathroom. Could this be the result of a busted pipe? Should I contact a plumber for assistance? Is this something that homeowners insurance will pay for?

Thanks for any guidance you may be able to provide.

[jack dandy]

Is the water coming from under the sik, toilet shower, or from the wall? Where does the water seem to be coming from?

[ballengerb1]

Home owners insurance may pay for a leaking pipe but you need to shut off your water main and start doing some detective work before the water does serious damage to your floors. The first thing I would do is pull that carpet and pitch it. Carpet in a bath is a bad idea to start with and now that yours is soaked it's a good time to consider getting rid of it. Once the carp[et is out and the floor is dry you can turn the water back on and watch to see where it is coming from. Flush the toilet a few times to test the wax ring under it. Come back when you are dry.