Leak from upstairs neighbour in Castelldefels: what to do and who pays
Resumen rápido
Notify, photo evidence, open insurance claim.
¿Qué está pasando?
Could be neighbour's interior or shared down-pipe.
Causas más probables
Upstairs interior leak
altaWasher, shower, hose. Their insurance pays.
Shared down-pipe
mediaPipe shared by several flats.
Roof or terrace leak
mediaIf raining and near top, could be roof.
Damp rising or condensation
bajaGrows slowly: structural damp.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Notify neighbour and take photos
Notify, take dated photos.
- 2
Shut water if pouring
If pouring and neighbour absent, call 080.
- 3
Open home insurance claim
Your insurer sends a loss adjuster.
- 4
Don't repair until inspected
Repairing first = may lose cover.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
Call if power affected or insurer underpays.
Coste orientativo en Castelldefels
0–0 €
Insurance covers it.
Contexto local · Castelldefels
CCCat 553-44 governs common elements.
Castelldefels mixes a seafront strip of villas and holiday flats with a dense town centre below the castle. Salt air is our worst enemy: in under five years it corrodes untreated aluminium blinds, lock cylinders and ironwork, so we always quote marine-grade parts. Second homes drive a lot of between-season work: deep cleans, AC and blind check-ups after winter, and discreet repairs during holiday lets. Up in Bellamar and Montemar we service villas with pools and heat pumps. The N-340 and C-32 jam early, so we keep first slots for nearby clients.
- Comarca: Baix Llobregat
- Población: 67.999 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: unifamiliar
- Año medio de construcción: 1987
- Códigos postales: 08860
Predominio de chalets y unifamiliares en Bellamar y Montemar, con bloques modernos en Centre y Vista Alegre.
Preguntas frecuentes
What if they have no insurance?
They're liable personally; civil court.
How long to fix?
Typical total 5–8 weeks.
What if the stain isn't growing?
Could be old leak; still inspect.
¿Prefieres que vayamos nosotros?
Diagnóstico y presupuesto en Castelldefels normalmente el mismo día.
Pedir presupuesto gratis