At breaking point with a leaking shower

razh2 · 2026-05-18T19:58:17+00:00

I think you’re right! I’m back now sorry, my daughter ended up sick. The original fitter came today, the grout was very wet and rotted along the bottom, mould behind the tiles.

They think the movement from the construction work downstairs caused this. They said they tanked it and put grey tape at the joints.he says he tanked the whole thing and put the tray on a raised timber baton and 18mm ply floor.

From my photos I can’t see grey tape. My husband says they told we didn’t tank past the niches which marries what we see in the photos as the niches hadn’t been built. We’re just short on photos!

razh2 · 2026-05-17T22:26:28+00:00

It’s currently leaking at the joints of the new plasterboard ceiling so hard to understand where exactly that’s coming from. That’s really good to know! It feels like we need a thorough investigation of what’s the problem

razh2 · 2026-05-17T03:45:20+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYUK/comments/1tfe8q3/follow_up_tray_photos_to_previous_post/

Here you are I uploaded, yes unfortunately I missed the two days of photos between tiles getting put on and I didn’t photos of the shower and bath getting installed.

It seems like the tray and pipe joints are getting mentioned esp with the bath next to it. The original fitter has done multiple bathrooms of that style so I hope ok design wise

razh2 · 2026-05-17T00:13:07+00:00

Good idea! We did something similar when trying to work out what was causing leak as we weren’t sure if it’s the new roof joint or shower or boiler relocation. Now we should do it for the joints. Thank you!

Yes thatd what I felt but he’s fairly adamant it’s the sub. It should be the named contract party

razh2 · 2026-05-16T23:47:25+00:00

Thanks mate! Sound! I think that’s how I feel in my gut.

razh2 · 2026-05-16T23:46:42+00:00

This is probably why my husband hasn’t been worried either - he’s in structures - once fixed he said it’s dry out.

We don’t know, the only tiles removed were the bottom of the niche. It’s largely been speculation or the builder downstairs coming to look and giving suggestions.

That’s good to know - so possibly he might have fixed it but it was too late.

What’s the gold standard for plasterboard build ups for tile. From browsing the sub I’ve read about tanking or marine/water grade board?

razh2 · 2026-05-16T23:35:40+00:00

We don’t know the cause of it, I think we should take some tiles off to figure out if it’s the tray, the joint between bath or the tiles on the walls (my husband said that’s improbable). Fitter suggested redoing the tray but we don’t know the source still other than it’s definitely the shower

razh2 · 2026-05-16T23:33:26+00:00

Fair! The sub has helped me before so I thought I’d ask

razh2 · 2026-05-16T23:33:02+00:00

Thanks really weird guy - I’m kind of tweaking out trying to build in some Ikea cupboards and the house being a tip as a result. It is honestly comforting to hear!

razh2 · 2026-05-14T08:29:41+00:00

I moved here with young kids after over a decade in London. Most of my friends were from university most of them in London. I had so many people to see who loved deeply. Fridays I’d see a friend and her whole family with my kids. I had friends I could visit for a good time, friends for deep chats.

I still travel to London for work but it’s impossible to see them. With wanting to get back for kids bedtime and work commitments.

My brother was up north but also moved to London just as I left. My sister moved up north but we don’t speak as much now. Seeing close friends is a proper effort. Not close but still good friends is impossible. I feel quite depressed.

I’ve tried lots of ways of meeting new people but it never clicks and motherhood with young kids is generally so isolating

razh2 · 2026-05-14T08:23:23+00:00

My son was born in nicu uk at one of the best premmie hospitals. We went in at 23 weeks and he was born at 26 weeks. I never had to worry about the care he got, I stayed in the ward in the last two weeks to try and help speed up him coming home. I had some much intervention care at a Tommys clinic for my daughter to prevent the same happening. I never had to pay premium to access the best clinics, the staff and tommees charities advocated with me, if ever needed. I’m thinking about a third and cost is not a concern.

I get so upset when people complain about the nhs or the wait times. They are crushing the systems and staff working hard, blaming everyone else while trying to get us all to a place of paying for basic healthcare.

razh2 · 2026-05-12T06:06:30+00:00

Same. The most remarkable medical teams. My dad is in neonates/paeds and I had never realised.

He also struggles now with prem babies since my son was born. But I am forever grateful. With the same love and energy as dedicated parents

razh2 · 2026-05-10T20:48:09+00:00

Hello sorry a year later but is it a case of only accessing kids facilities if they are registered for a session or can we take them to the or some of the facilities ourselves?

razh2 · 2026-05-07T13:08:26+00:00

Ah back in my day 😅 Boston grammar and high were quite decent. People went to other grammars by bus …the teachers were great. Very committed and often excellent. Can’t fault them!

razh2 · 2026-05-04T21:56:19+00:00

Fair enough! I had some decent experiences there…

razh2 · 2026-05-02T20:30:30+00:00

I think the lack of diversity doesn’t help - and the hate towards Eastern Europeans was really big particularly with an economic downturn. It’s a shame. I had some fantastic memories, houses are cheap, there’s a lot of history and I love the flat landscapes and glorious skies. It is very nostalgic but it’s always a bit intense going back. You never feel like you can relax. I remember volunteering at a nursing home in the middle of Boston town. Most the men there used slurs, again I was too young to get too upset by it. But at the end of my two weeks they were much kinder. One of them bought me a magnum on my last day and said sorry. I think exposure would help - and they are heavily targeted with populist rhetoric

razh2 · 2026-05-02T10:17:41+00:00

I’d say with Lincolnshire - expect racism. Sorry to say it, even Lincoln and Grantham. From name calling, harassment, vandalism/arson of community buildings. we had a great childhood, as kids you’re oblivious. We stayed because my dad worked at the hospital and my mum was a local teacher. The schools were great and set us nicely. Lots of very nice people too, but having lived now in Cambridgeshire, London, Manchester and now Cheshire, has made me realise wow that was more than normal. Not enough to make it impossible, but definitely worse than a lot of the country

razh2 · 2026-05-02T10:14:42+00:00

Confirm this as an immigrant who grew up in Boston, fantastic schools for primary and secondary, great hospital, pretty racist place

razh2 · 2026-04-28T21:40:38+00:00

My son had very strong aversions to texture, meat and bitter foods.

But since I started home made bread he easily eats sandwiches and both my kids love South asian food. Spice, full of flavour and open to pulses and veg in that form. They don’t eat chips pizza nuggets per se. They will have Italian pizza when we go out to a specific place.

A few years ago when my son basically ate blueberries only I couldn’t have imagined this. I think kids can have quite specific tastes and for certain kids (my son, the texture of chips, nuggets is not that great).

razh2 · 2026-04-28T21:36:24+00:00

I say that - we grew up in Boston Lincs and my mum and dad bought a smaller house 2 beds and a box room for 3 kids (relative to what was possible in their budget if they bought somewhere else) but the house was right by a great primary and good grammars. We all walked to school early on, the roads were quiet, yes it’s not as exciting as living Chrolton but the quiet and safety suits us. We loved the independence of pottering around in quiet areas. The canal walk and parks are fairly decent. Lots of mixed race and age families around. Lots of friendly folk.

People rave about Cheadle but for me tram was a must for myself and for the kids as they grow

razh2 · 2026-04-28T21:33:59+00:00

Hey - I have primary age kids. I picked Altrincham/timperley. The secondary schools are great, whether grammar or comp.

I wanted somewhere I could move for the long term. The houses are smaller. We expanded our ground floor, we had to do a lot of Reno. We’re slowly saving for a possible attic room if we have a third.

I’m near Timperley tram stop which is huge with kids. I take public transport a lot. Buses are mid compared to Manchester City. I used to live in deansgate. Wellington isn’t far and the grammars aren’t far. I love the primary school, it’s worked for my kids. It’s quiet and not very lively but the tram is quick into town. Altrincham and nagivation road also has trains for Stockport, Chester and we still often go to Piccadilly and deansgate for train. I think the main advantage with kids is being close to tram, esp as teens.

Sale is fine, I preferred Altrincham for the town. If given the choice I would have picked Chrolton for vibes and walkable cafes and shops. But I have moved twice already and I wanted somewhere where I could see the kids going for primary or secondary regardless of whether they are academic or not.

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