The Leaky Pipe that Wasn’t

At McMahon Plumbing & Heating, we recently helped a homeowner who’d been living with a mystery bathroom leak for over two years — all because she assumed it was a serious plumbing issue.

One night, she heard the dreaded sound of water dripping through the ceiling in her basement, directly below the downstairs bathroom. Convinced she had a leaky pipe behind the wall, she stopped using that bathtub and put off calling a plumber, worried about the potential cost and complexity of the repair.

In the meantime, she and her family relied solely on the upstairs shower, sacrificing the comfort of their preferred downstairs bathroom — all because of what seemed like a major issue.

When she finally contacted our team for a plumbing repair, we discovered the source of the problem: a small leak around the shower valve (the handle that controls water flow and temperature). It wasn’t a cracked pipe after all — just a minor issue where the valve met the wall. Our licensed plumber sealed it up quickly with a thin bead of silicone caulk, restoring the bathroom to full use within the hour.

“I wish I’d called McMahon sooner — it would have saved us a lot of trouble,” she told us.

Don’t Wait on Plumbing Repairs

Many homeowners delay calling a plumbing contractor out of fear that the problem will be costly or disruptive. But in many cases, what looks like a major issue is actually a quick fix for a professional. Whether it’s a leaky shower, a dripping faucet, or a suspicious ceiling stain, getting a prompt plumbing diagnosis can save you time, money, and hassle.

If you’ve noticed signs of a leak in your bathroom or have questions about your home plumbing system, don’t wait. Call McMahon Plumbing & Heating today — your trusted partner for plumbing repair in the Greater Boston area.