Leak in tenement flat

[Kelman_s]

Hi

We've been getting leaked on for several months from above – there's a patch of about 2 foot of damp in our new kitchen ceiling. We've had several plumbers out to look at the two flats above and they have not managed to diagnose the problem. Now the council have been out a few times and put dye down the all the baths, sinks etc, and still noone knows where this water is coming from. The council are powerless to do anything until we know the source of the leak. The close does not have a factor and it's a 130 year old tenement flat.

Any suggestions as to how to resolve this quickly? We're going on holiday in two weeks and I have no idea how to resolve this before then.

Any ideas appreciated!

I'm at my wits end with this!

 

[Puddle]

Is their kitchen above leak or bathroom,is it concrete ceilings,does it drip,if so all the time or just sometimes,if so when
If no leak came be found could be miss use when bathing or washing

 

[Kelman_s]

Is their kitchen above leak or bathroom,is it concrete ceilings,does it drip,if so all the time or just sometimes,if so when
If no leak came be found could be miss use when bathing or washing

Old lath and plaster ceilings, think one has been replaced with gyproc. It doesn't drip it's just a patch that seems to be getting larger and larger. There are two exit pipes above the kitchen and bathroom (in between the two floors) and it would make sense if the leak was in there somewhere.

We're sure it's not miss use when washing as there's no stains on the floorboards up the stairs.

 

[Guest123]

Is it a tenement in Glasgow? If so give me a shout.

 

[Kelman_s]

Yes

Can you pm me your number?

Thanks!

 

[REDSAW]

could it be the toilet?.
if it were me if i was going on holiday, then the cieling could come down while away.
it may seem drastic but, why not cut section out of cieling to locate the leak then charge it to upstairs saying it had blown the plaster. that way you will find the cause for sure.

 

[Puddle]

Agree with Redsaw,you can then see if pipe work in between floors is leaking or above in flat,it is not a big job to repair afterwards,as long as not damaged to much,if you do not,situation could just go on and on

imho

 

[Guest123]

I've sent you my contact details.

 

[Kelman_s]

Pics attached.

Think I'm going to get someone out asap to rule out any possibility that it's our pipes (I think it's very unlikely that it is).

 

[Guest123]

Looking at the position of your leak, i.e adjacent to the outside wall and if the leak is intermittent, it could be a leaking overflow pipe. Only speculation, but until it's investigated, looking at your photos won't provide an answer.

 

[Boyler]

looks like its coming from outside alright. what sort of heating system do they have is it a sealed system, does it have header tank. does it loose pressure? if they have to keep topping pressure up its on heating end, but still looks like its outside

 

[Kelman_s]

looks like its coming from outside alright. what sort of heating system do they have is it a sealed system, does it have header tank. does it loose pressure? if they have to keep topping pressure up its on heating end, but still looks like its outside

Hi Boyler

I don't know the answer to your questions. By outside do you mean outside of my property or outside of the building?

Thanks

 

[Guest123]

Adjacent or in line with the leak, do you have a pipe going out through your wall?

 

[Kelman_s]

google earth photo…

We're the first floor flat

 

[Kelman_s]

More detailed photo…

 

[Guest123]

I see 2 stacks outside at your windows. All connections to these in Glasgow tenements are internal and inside your wall! I've found many of these to be just sealed with putty and through time they leak. This could be your problem. Got to go earn a living, PM me if you want me to have a look.