Also a certain set of tools is required as well so make sure to be geared up before you start this repair process.
Leaking drain pipe in wall.
You need to use a pipe cutter tool for this.
Screw the tool tightly and rotate until the pipe is cut through.
Often the patch of wall which shows signs of a leak is not directly in front of the leaky pipe or fixture.
Fixing a leaking pipe can be troublesome sometimes.
You can t work if it s wet.
Here is a major leak that was found under the kitchen sink behind the wall.
A leaking pipe is not just an annoyance but can also cause serious damage.
Much of your house is probably made of drywall and water is drywall s natural enemy.
Here is a major leak that was found under the kitchen sink behind the wall.
Cut above the leak with a pipe cutter again.
But with a bit of knowledge and skill you can do it without any complications.
For plastic drain pipe make sure the pipe on both sides of the leak is well supported with braces and clamps.
Hiring a professional plumber can be very pricey and if you want to try to replace the pipe yourself follow the steps below.
Water can drain along the outside of pipes in your walls or trickle many feet down the inside of your walls before the telltale signs of a leak become visible.
Some of these problems may very well be irreversible.
Cut the pipe below the leak.
Cut out the damaged piece of pipe and glue in a new piece with flanges at either end to fit over the existing pipes.