Accessing a toilet cistern concealed behind a wall that's been tiled

Question

My leaky toilet cistern is behind a wall, which has tiles all over it. The only access is via a shelf above it that can open up. However it's very difficult to get access to the bottom of the cistern. How best to do this in order to fix the leak at the bottom of the cistern? Thanks

Callum · Accepted Answer

Is it a back to wall toilet? You may get better access to the bottom by removing the toilet first. Unfortunately is a awkward job either way

Andy · Answer

Remove the toilet and get  access throigh the space

Steven · Answer

You can try to access it from the behind the wall if there is plastered only as the plaster part would be easier to be repaired.

Carlis · Answer

There is no easy fix to this.. if the leak is at the bottom of the cistern, you will need access to the bottom of the cistern in order to execute any repairs..

Everton · Answer

tough one without seeing what the set up is. might be easier to remove the toilet pan and access it that way?

Muthu · Answer

Concealed cisterns can be a real pain when they weren't designed with maintenance in mind. Before thinking about removing tiles, I'd try to establish exactly where the leak is coming from.

Martin · Answer

Cut the grout lines of the tiled area that needs to be removed including the back panel.
Use a multi tool with a grout removal blade.
Once the repair is done stick some timber to the inside of the panel either side where the tiles were with some instant grab adhesive.
Once dry stick the panel & tiles you took out & Once dry re grout the grout lines.
Job done 
Hope that helps 

Regards Martin 
HBB Property Services

Lloyd · Answer

That the only way unless you take tiles off they hard to do sometimes you do have to take it all apart

Accessing a toilet cistern concealed behind a wall that's been tiled

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