Damp patch on the wall in Granollers: how to identify the cause
Resumen rápido
Shape and location tell you if it's rising damp, condensation or a leak.
¿Qué está pasando?
Each type of damp has a different cause and fix.
Causas más probables
Rising damp from ground
mediaGround floors and basements.
Leak from neighbour or roof
mediaCeiling patch that grows with rain.
Condensation on cold outer wall
altaUninsulated corners.
Internal plumbing leak
mediaPatch grows with water use.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Look at position and shape
Floor=rising, ceiling=leak, corner=condensation.
- 2
Touch it: wet or just stained?
Tape clingfilm 24h: drops mean active damp.
- 3
Document with dated photos
Dated photos are your evidence.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
Call for diagnosis if active or growing.
Coste orientativo en Granollers
60–350 €
Hygrometer diagnosis.
Contexto local · Granollers
Ground floors near the sea have rising damp.
Granollers is the capital of Vallès Oriental and mixes a historic centre with recent residential estates. In the centre (Sant Esteve, Sant Miquel) we work on 1950s–70s buildings with tight inner courtyards and the usual condensation damp on flat roofs — we apply EPDM membranes and humidity-controlled vents. In Can Bassa and Can Mònic, well-finished new-builds drive demand for personalisation: bespoke furniture, fronts, shower screens. We coordinate often with local building managers. Excellent access via AP-7 and C-17.
- Comarca: Vallès Oriental
- Población: 62.475 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: piso-moderno
- Año medio de construcción: 1976
- Códigos postales: 08400, 08401, 08402
Capital del Vallès Oriental, con centro denso y barrios residenciales en Can Bassa y Sant Miquel.
Preguntas frecuentes
Who pays if it's the upstairs neighbour?
Their insurance or the community.
Can I just paint over it?
Only if completely dry and fixed.
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Sources and regulation
- CTE DB-HS 1 — Protección frente a la humedad — Código Técnico de la Edificación