Part of Ward Property Services UK LtdA leak that has run for weeks behind a wall or under a floor does far more damage than a single dramatic burst. Slow leaks saturate the same area repeatedly, breaking down plaster, corroding fixings, decaying joist ends and creating perfect conditions for wet rot. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, the timber above it has often been wet for a long time.
Our leak damage service starts with proof — we do not begin repairs until we know the water has stopped. From there we assess the extent of saturation, remove what cannot be saved, dry what can and rebuild the affected areas. We work on both insured and private jobs and are used to coordinating with plumbers, loss adjusters and managing agents.
Common signs
- ✓ A brown-edged ring on a ceiling that grows slowly over weeks
- ✓ Bubbling paint on a wall next to a bathroom or kitchen
- ✓ Unexplained increase in water meter readings
- ✓ Damp patches beneath a first-floor bath or shower
- ✓ Springy or soft flooring near a soil pipe or radiator
Likely causes
- • Pinhole corrosion in copper pipework
- • Failed push-fit joints hidden in floor voids
- • Perished shower and bath sealant allowing water past the tray
- • Leaking radiator valves and heating pipe runs under screed
- • Waste pipe joints working loose behind boxing