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Any plumbers or roofers? Advise required

By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

Ok, I don't really know where to start, so I am starting here.

Last Wednesday, we have torrential rain and storms as most of you will know.

I live in a top floor flat, and had water ingress half way down my kitchen wall (there are no pipe situated anywhere near there), there doesn't appear to be any water damage anywhere near to the ceiling but I'm aware that doesn't mean anything as water travels.

I know I need to call someone but who? A plumber? A roofer? Or a builder?

I've owned the flat for over 20 years and I have never had this before, plus in 2017/18 a development company caused structural damage to the property quite severely, whereas all my gable inside walls had to be taken down and replaced and metal rods inserted into the floors and roof spaces, to stop the building from twisted around on itself, so it could be that when the repairs were done they weren't done correctly.

The repairs I think only came with a 2 year guarantee, so I need to get someone to look at this asap, so who would you suggest I call first? My downstairs neighbour hasn't had any damage (YET) but the two years is up in October, so I can't just let this slide and see if it was just a freak of nature and how the wind was blowing.

All suggestions greatly appreciated x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get a local general builder in, they will have enough knowledge to cover all bases, whereas the others are more Specialised

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By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"Get a local general builder in, they will have enough knowledge to cover all bases, whereas the others are more Specialised"

Thank you, much appreciated! It's a granite building and some of the blocks were obviously split in half, so you can imagine the amount of damage that was caused at the time.

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

If it was a plumbing issue it would be leaking continuously.

Pipes don't leak intermittently other than loo flush leaks and heating when heating is in under pressure.

Sounds like a roofing issue.

Possibly just some flashing or mortar.

Valley could have over flowed if Torrential rain.

Maybe a simple fix.

Get a roofer in make sure they have plenty of references.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Get a local general builder in, they will have enough knowledge to cover all bases, whereas the others are more Specialised"

This.

Or maybe a building surveyor of some sort like the ones who value property.

Just a suggestion.

I’d have trusted mate that would know I’m these parts but I’m assuming you can’t get any recommended tradesmen?

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By *etmelickulotsMan over a year ago

Northampton

Surely if its a flat you pay ground rent or maintance to who

In that case ever owns the building ?

Then surely they are resposable for any roof repairs or water coming in through /down the walls

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By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"Get a local general builder in, they will have enough knowledge to cover all bases, whereas the others are more Specialised

This.

Or maybe a building surveyor of some sort like the ones who value property.

Just a suggestion.

I’d have trusted mate that would know I’m these parts but I’m assuming you can’t get any recommended tradesmen?

No unfortunately, I've a website I could try, but I wanted to place the right add first.

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By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"Surely if its a flat you pay ground rent or maintance to who

In that case ever owns the building ?

Then surely they are resposable for any roof repairs or water coming in through /down the walls "

All of the properties are privately owned.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok, I don't really know where to start, so I am starting here.

Last Wednesday, we have torrential rain and storms as most of you will know.

I know I need to call someone but who? A plumber? A roofer? Or a builder?

All suggestions greatly appreciated x"

That the structure repair was only given a 2 year guarantee is a load of crap for a start...like who does structural repairs to a house and says it's only for two years ??...as regards the water problem it's definitely a leaking roof, there is probably slates missing off the roof...you say you live in a top room flat so are you the owner or a tenant ?...but you need to speak with either whoever did the damage in the first place or whoever did the structural repairs... they maybe the same people . .but you certainly can't let it go ..it needs to be sorted ASAP .. before it gets worse

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By *he AmbassadorMan over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

Builder contractor first port of call, then see if they will do repairs and if not you will know which trade to call.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

eaves?

i had an of issue where water was running down inside of the walls and along the ceiling.

had to get the eaves replaced they put some other stuff up there which a roofer could tell you about more than i can

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By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

Lets just say, our original solicitor/s were a complete waste of space, we had an agreement written up that the repairs would be carried out, that they said was satisfactory, then when we had to change solicitors, and they said the agreement was not worth the paper it was written on, and it had already cost us thousands In costs! so this wont be an easy fight

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Is the water coming purely from a predefined point in your kitchen?

Most water damage is easily fixable if you know the source of the ingress.

P.s. I spent 8 with an Aberdonian hen back in the 90's

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By *oxy_minx OP Woman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"Is the water coming purely from a predefined point in your kitchen?

Most water damage is easily fixable if you know the source of the ingress.

P.s. I spent 8 with an Aberdonian hen back in the 90's

No idea where it came in from, as it starts half way down the wall, no ceiling damage, nothing around the window, I can only guess that there may be cracks on the outside wall, but I would only be guessing.

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By *appytochatMan over a year ago

Deep in the New Forest

Is it a flat roof or pitched roof?

If flat could be damage to the roof surface and water running down the inner cavity maybe... If pitched could be damaged felt or broken tiles. Water will find its way to all kinds of places. If its a damp patch it could be bridging the cavity... If near a window it could be running back from a cavity tray. Sadly the possibilities are endless.

Personally I'd call in a trusted builder that's maybe recommended by a friend or someone else that you may know who's had building work done. See if they can pin point the problem and advise accordingly. If its the roof ask them to recommend a roofer.

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