Leak from upstairs neighbour in Sant Quirze del Vallès: what to do and who pays
Riesgo medio · con precaución
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 Sant Quirze del Vallès
0–0 €
Insurance covers it.
Contexto local · Sant Quirze del Vallès
CCCat 553-44 governs common elements.
- Comarca: Vallès Occidental
- Población: 20.720 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: unifamiliar
- Año medio de construcción: 1996
- Códigos postales: 08192
Predominio de adosados y unifamiliares en Las Fonts y centro tranquilo.
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.
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