What it is
Basin traps, toilet connections, shower screens and water inlets dripping before anyone has lived in the home.
Why it matters
A slow drip under a vanity swells the cabinet and stains the floor for months before anyone notices.
How we check it
We run every tap and shower and look under every sink and vanity with a torch.
The fix
Tighten or replace the fitting, then dry out and check the cabinetry for damage.
How common it is
16% of the homes we inspected at handover (10 of 63) already had an active leak.
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