How to Find a Water Leak Under a Tiled Floor

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Here’s the part that feels like you’re being a responsible adult, but it’s honestly just common sense. Go find your main water shut-off valve. It’s usually near the street, in the garage, or behind a panel that’s been painted over seven times by previous owners. Turn it off completely.

Now, turn on every faucet in the house—kitchen, bathroom, even the outdoor spigot—until the water stops running. This drains the system and removes the pressure. It’s like letting the air out of a balloon before trying to find the hole. Once the pipes are empty, the leak’s drama queen behavior stops, and it becomes easier to locate.

If the wet patch stops growing after you’ve shut things down, you’ve confirmed the leak is from a pipe. If it keeps spreading, you might be dealing with something sillier, like a cracked slab from a foundation troll, but that’s a different (and worse) story. For now, assume you’re a pipe detective.

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