How do I fix my leaky shower pipe?
Edited to add: it's not the showerhead-to-pipe connection that's leaking; instead, it's the pipe-to-wall connection.


I think you figured it out. It is possible your drop ear fitting in the wall is cracked or you have a bad connection to it.

Normally, the plumbers pressure test the whole system before the drywall goes on. You may have to remove some drywall to repair the pipe and then patch the drywall.

Major bummer but all things can be fixed eventually.

Good luck!