Plumbing guide
Damp patch on wall after rain: leak or seepage?
A damp wall after rain can be exterior seepage, terrace leakage, plumbing leakage or poor waterproofing.
Safety note
This guide is for first checks only. If there is shock, sparks, burning smell, active leakage near wiring, unstable structure or anything you are unsure about, stop and call a qualified professional.
Painting over damp is a waste. You need to understand whether water is coming from outside, above or inside a pipe line.
What you can check safely
- Mark the edge of the damp patch with a pencil and see if it grows.
- Check if the patch appears only after rain or even on dry days.
- Look for bathrooms, pipes or terrace areas behind or above the wall.
- Improve ventilation and keep furniture away from the wet wall.
- Take photos across two or three days.
What not to do
- Do not repaint until the source is fixed.
- Do not scrape deep plaster without knowing the cause.
- Do not ignore damp near electrical points.
When to call Sameway
Sameway can coordinate plumbing, waterproofing and painting so the wall is fixed in the right order.
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