If you’ve ever been faced with unexpected water problems in your home, you know how stressful it can be. Whether it’s a slow leak, sudden flooding, or that sneaky damp spot that won’t dry out, leaks can wreak havoc on your home. Luckily, here in Malta, we’ve got a team of experts ready to help.
Let me tell you a story about one of Leak Detection Malta’s recent calls to a maisonette in Sliema. The homeowner was dealing with a serious water ingress issue in his basement lounge area. Imagine the frustration of having your comfy space in your home turned into a mini swimming pool. No one wants that, right?
When the Leak Detection Malta team arrived, they were met with a rather soggy situation and a worried client. The basement was flooding, and the source of the water wasn’t immediately obvious. The team rolled up their sleeves and got to work straight away, using their top-notch water leak detection services.
First things first, they carried out a visual inspection, looking for telltale signs of where the water might be coming from. Then came the high-tech part – they used thermal technology to pinpoint any cold spots that might indicate water build-up behind walls or under floors. Lo and behold, they found a heavily damaged area and asked the client about the space above it. Turns out, it was part of the common area for a block of apartments nearby.
Next up? The team broke out their acoustic leak detection gear to investigate further. This is where things got interesting. They discovered that the main pipe from the Water Services Corporation (WSC) to the apartment block was ruptured, pouring a torrent of water into the building’s foundations. It was no wonder the basement was flooding! Quick-thinking as always, the team shut off the water supply and called in WSC for an emergency repair. Crisis averted, right? Well, not quite yet…
As if the situation wasn’t tricky enough, the client mentioned another long-standing problem. Before this massive leak, he’d noticed water seeping into his home from elsewhere. To cover up the damage, he’d installed false gypsum walls and even fitted a ventilation system behind them to dry things out. That’s a temporary fix, not a long-term solution.
Determined to get to the bottom of it, the client performed a coloured flood test on the rainwater drain. Within moments, coloured water started flowing from his walls! Yikes. The culprit? His neighbour’s rainwater drain pipe was either buried too close to his property or tucked under the common area and every time it rained, the water ended up seeping into his home.
So, what’s the moral of the story? Well, it’s pretty simple. When it comes to leaks, it’s all about proper investigation. In this case, Leak Detection Malta saved the day by identifying two major issues. Our blend of thermal technology leak detection and acoustic methods pinpointed not just one but two sources of water damage, preventing further flooding and saving the client a heap of trouble.
If you’re ever faced with an issue like this, don’t panic. Whether it’s basement flooding, dodgy rainwater drains, or hidden leaks, getting a professional to investigate is the smartest move you can make. And, if you’re in Malta, who better to call than the experts at Leak Detection Malta? We’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the quick response you need to sort out your water troubles.
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