Tracing leaks and damp in a Deanside home

In short: A stain on a ceiling or the eaves is where water ends up, not where it starts.

Start where the water shows

Moisture readings around the stain show how far the water has spread.

Thermal imaging

A thermal camera shows cooler, damp areas behind linings without opening them.

Balconies and downpipes

A balcony outlet plumbed straight into a downpipe can leak at the joint and stain the eaves below.

Rising damp

Damp at the base of masonry walls can point to a damp course that is missing, bridged or damaged.

From cause to fix

The report names the likely cause and the trade needed, so the builder or your plumber knows where to start.

Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Deanside. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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Questions Deanside owners ask about this

Do you open walls or ceilings?

No. We work non-destructively.

Can you find every leak?

Not always. Intermittent leaks may only show after rain. We tell you what was found and what to watch.

Is my builder responsible?

If the house is within the warranty period and the cause is building work, generally yes.

What if the builder disagrees?

The report helps. If it goes further, For VCAT the document required is an expert witness report.