Damp patch on the wall in Les Corts: how to identify the cause

¿Qué está pasando?

Each type of damp has a different cause and fix.

Causas más probables

• Rising damp from ground

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  Ground floors and basements.

• Leak from neighbour or roof

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  Ceiling patch that grows with rain.

• Condensation on cold outer wall

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  Uninsulated corners.

• Internal plumbing leak

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  Patch grows with water use.

Pasos de diagnóstico

1. 1

   Look at position and shape

   Floor=rising, ceiling=leak, corner=condensation.

2. 2

   Touch it: wet or just stained?

   Tape clingfilm 24h: drops mean active damp.

3. 3

   Document with dated photos

   Dated photos are your evidence.

Cuándo llamar a un profesional

Call for diagnosis if active or growing.

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