BreckTxLonghorn
07-09-2009, 04:19 PM
Alright, everyone. I am freaking out and know there has to be someone smart out there to help me on this issue until I get an actual plumber out there.
I own a two-story condo, somewhat old, built in 1984. As I was coming downstairs for work this morning I saw some liquid at the bottom of the stairs. Luckily I have tile at the entry (3x3 spot), but it did seem odd as I was worried I may have a mouse. There is a half bath under the apex of the stairs, and in it is a closet that fills up the rest of the space underneath. As I went to check for rodents, I noticed about a quarter to half inch of standing water.
Freaking out, I started scoping everything out. The half bath was bone dry, nothing. The utility room (where the water heater is), also dry and no sign of any spill. I went back upstairs at the top to check the unit, and it was totally okay/dry.
Question 1: Where could this water come from?
Now I went back at lunch to check on it (waiting for a plumber to come out, they all say nothing can happen until tomorrow). Water rose in the closet more, but not terribly significant (enough to make me think its dripping slow wherever it is). BUT, the area near the tile entry, where my pergo (sp) floor starts, also seems to be 'draining' water. When I step on the area, it squirts onto the tile. AND, I just notice the slab in front of my door was discolored due to wetness.
Question 2: Any idea on what's going on?
Question 3: How screwed over am I?
Question 4: Any short fixes until I get a plumber?
Thanks all!
I own a two-story condo, somewhat old, built in 1984. As I was coming downstairs for work this morning I saw some liquid at the bottom of the stairs. Luckily I have tile at the entry (3x3 spot), but it did seem odd as I was worried I may have a mouse. There is a half bath under the apex of the stairs, and in it is a closet that fills up the rest of the space underneath. As I went to check for rodents, I noticed about a quarter to half inch of standing water.
Freaking out, I started scoping everything out. The half bath was bone dry, nothing. The utility room (where the water heater is), also dry and no sign of any spill. I went back upstairs at the top to check the unit, and it was totally okay/dry.
Question 1: Where could this water come from?
Now I went back at lunch to check on it (waiting for a plumber to come out, they all say nothing can happen until tomorrow). Water rose in the closet more, but not terribly significant (enough to make me think its dripping slow wherever it is). BUT, the area near the tile entry, where my pergo (sp) floor starts, also seems to be 'draining' water. When I step on the area, it squirts onto the tile. AND, I just notice the slab in front of my door was discolored due to wetness.
Question 2: Any idea on what's going on?
Question 3: How screwed over am I?
Question 4: Any short fixes until I get a plumber?
Thanks all!