Fixing a Leak Under a Concrete Floor The Easy Way | Emergency Plumbing Guide

This emergency plumbing guide will show you how to fix a pipe leak under a concrete floor the easy way! If you've got a leak under a concrete floor, then this guide is for you! With easy step-by-step instructions, this guide will show you how to fix a leak under a floor in no time using slip couplers. You'll learn how to fix it and how to prevent future leaks.

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[TheDIYGuy]

Hope you guys enjoy watching me tackle this awkward little job! Oh and it wasn't me that dug the floor up otherwise I would have given myself a bit more room to work 🤪

[laurencegregory]

Before you cut the old pipes out, it’s a good idea to clean the cutting area of the pipes with some smooth emery cloth or wire wool whilst the pipes are still rigid.

[sevenodonata]

My Dad was a plumber for 50+ years and he always said the easiest way to fix a leak under a concrete floor is to call another plumber! 😂

[YeahNoTellTheTruth]

I guess half the people watching don't realize how tricky this repair is. Well done.

[davidbridge]

Well done, good video. I've just retired from being a plumber and a college lecturer in plumbing and this was well delivered.

[bobbojones]

Very methodical and loads of care at each stage, I’m a retired plumber and appreciate how difficult that job is .

[apb]

Great job. One comment, if you cut the pipe and resolder a new joint my recommendation would be to stagger the cuts (as there are two pipes) this means if the soldering needs to be done again it will be easier to access. Also means you do not risk reheating the first solder when doing the second pipe.

[bobbo]

Well explained video for the novice.
A tip I was taught by an old plumber was after draining down drill a small hole in the section of the pipe you’ll be cutting out after undoing a large jubilee clip and refitting it on the pipe you’ve drilled. If you have drained the wrong pipe and it’s still full of water you can get a pencil rubber and clamp it over the hole with the jubilee clip to stop the water flooding the place until get to drain the right pipe. Sounds like a bodge but will save you flooding place.

[StorimaticStudio]

Great video! This emergency plumbing guide is exactly what people need in case they encounter a pipe leak under a concrete floor. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and make the process of fixing a leak seem manageable. The use of slip couplers as a solution is brilliant, and the emphasis on preventing future leaks is commendable. Thanks for sharing this useful guide. It's sure to be a lifesaver for many people!

[pettofficial.]

I've got some adhesive tiles coming away from my concrete floor, and it's wet underneath, I think this is going to be my next job so glad I found this vid, great stuff! After having my gravity fed system replaced with a combi, I'm finding a few joints weeping, is this normal because the added pressure from combi or bad soldering in the first place? I think once I mend this, another one will make itself known, this could turn into an endless job! 😒

[Idaho_Mas]

Great video mate would have been cool to see how you located the leak and drilled out access

[seventhmonkey]

Love these videos! My only thoughts are always take a picture before you start ripping things out and a dremel tool would make those hard to access pipes a snap.

[CulturalArchitect]

Superb vid. Another hack for getting water out of the pipes ahead if soldering is to use a spray gun nozzle with the tube down the pipe, essentially drawing it out.

[brrymcgolly]

Since signing up to your videos I've learnt so much my plumber actually said last week who's been changing all the valves on the radiator. It's just having bit of confidence. Thanks for your videos

[dontuno]

Very clear guide and as ever you show how it should be done properly. Always a pleasure watching and learning from your skills.

[LabRat]

The lowest part of the house is definitely the wettest, it could take days to dry out enough to solder. Also do all your polishing before cutting, its easier to prep.

[melvinparker]

Brilliant! Just the guide I needed .Thanks, I'm now checking out all your other videos.

[BayLuke]

Cutting copper pipes in situations like that is far easier with a sonic/oscillating multi-tool and involves minimal stress to the surrounding pipework. Didn't know about those slip couplings - very handy.

[arsenal]

Great video, takes me back when i was a plumber and heating fitter, my Boss was so tight we always used Delcop fittings, keep the videos coming brings back good days and bad, mainly good😀

[oldskoolclassic]

Nice to see someone still soldering, instead of press sh#t, ,, hope inhibitor was added to protect boiler and rads