“It’s in the garage…”—but the trail led elsewhere
A client’s tenant in Swieqi reported water appearing in the garage. Our thermal sweep of the house showed no anomalies—so we moved to the garage. There, cold spots clustered around a small internal shaft and the back wall.
Behind that wall? The well.
Outdoor detailing tells the story
In the common area we found several risk factors:
- Grout failure—water can migrate quickly through missing grout.
- Missing scalloping around the border—allowing water to pool and seep.
- AC units draining onto the surface—feeding constant moisture into the fabric.
At the well, the water level sat far below the overflow and historic “full” mark—a strong sign of a cracked well letting water escape into surrounding ground and structures. A neighbour’s AC drain was also damaging the dividing wall.
Our recommendations
- Re-grout the common area.
- Redo scalloping around the perimeter to shed water.
- Inspect and repair the well, including integrity testing and lining as needed.
- Repair/replace the irrigation pump—plants were stressed and the tenant reported the pump wasn’t working.
- Install proper AC condensate drainage into hoppers or dedicated lines.
- Notify the neighbour about the wall damage so their drain can be corrected.
Why this matters
Small detailing—grout, slopes, AC drains—often makes the difference between a dry garage and chronic damp. If your garage smells musty or shows salt bloom, our [Water Leak Detection] and [Leak Repairs] teams can help you get ahead of it.
