Damp area of carpet

[faxshadow]

Came back home today to find a damp patch of carpet inan upstairs room. Some of this has leaked through into the room below.

Anyone got any ideas? There are no appliances etc in the room, just a spare bed. Could it be a burst pipe, or a sign of one to come? I thought water would gush out and wreck everything if that was the case but this hasn't happened.

Any help appreciated!

 

[justlead1]

Hi. Was the occupant on the beer last night? Check the wardrobe for dampness. If this is not the case post a bit more info.

 

[faxshadow]

Ha, no. What info do you need?

 

[PlumbBobBob]

any pets?

 

[justlead1]

Hi. Are there pipes in or about the room, central heating, airing cupboard, pipe buried in walls, cistern directly above in loft, next to bathroom, the roof is sound, etc.

 

[tamz]

Hi. Was the occupant on the beer last night? Check the wardrobe for dampness. If this is not the case post a bit more info.

My first thoughts too

 

[donny7]

have you taken the carpet up ? is it wetter underneath ?
are there any pipes that run under the floor in this area ?
is the ceiling above wet ?

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

carpet up

floor boards up

torch to hand and inspect

may be a pin hole leak of some sort but pure guess work sat the moment