A backyard greenhouse can be a very rewarding experience, providing fresh vegetables and much more year-round. But, greenhouse water leaks can cause excess humidity, which naturally leads to mold growth. It can also damage or kill some plants that prefer a drier environment. For a successful greenhouse, you need both optimal temperature and humidity for the types of plants you are growing.

Find the Leak

If you see water dripping through the roof when it rains, that is the source of the leak. However, plumbing leaks are another source of excess humidity. That’s especially true if you have an irrigation system installed, or if pipes run underneath the greenhouse. A greenhouse roof leak can usually be fixed with caulking or silicone sealer. However, plumbing leaks can be harder to pinpoint and fix.

Plumbers Are Trained to Find All Types of Leaks

You might not think of calling a plumber for a greenhouse leak, but if it’s not the roof, it’s likely the plumbing. It could be a leaking water spigot inside or near the greenhouse, a faulty watering system, or even a broken underground pipe. Every pipe, hose, and tank will need to be inspected for leaks. That includes inspecting underground pipes, which requires specialized equipment. Plumbers are trained to use tools like pipe and sewer inspection cameras.

If you haven’t been able to find the source of the leak yourself, it’s time to call a plumber. A persistent leak will not only ruin your plants and grow mold in your greenhouse, but a broken underground pipe could also even cause a sinkhole in your garden.

Call a Professional Plumber First 

Plumbing a greenhouse is more complicated than you might think, and doing it yourself can cause problems. Planning a plumbing system is complex, and it’s often beyond the scope of the average homeowner. If you’re just setting up a greenhouse and want to add something like irrigation or an automatic watering system, have a plumber do it. This can help to ensure that leaks don’t develop in the first place.

Plumbing a greenhouse could involve tapping into the water main with underground pipes. Not only will the system need to be free of leaks, it will also need to maintain decent water pressure. So, if you want to add an irrigation system to your greenhouse, call a plumber.

If you suspect a plumbing leak in your greenhouse, call a plumber. Likewise, if you want to add an irrigation system to your greenhouse, call a plumber.