Attard: A hunch vs. hard data
The client suspected a neighbour. Our thermal scan showed multiple cold spots along the corridor, but a pressure test on the supply lines came back negative—pointing away from pressurised plumbing.
The experiment
We proposed a simple, controlled test: record moisture readings with a hydrometer, then avoid using the main bathroom for two weeks while the clients were away. If the numbers fell, the bathroom was the source.
The result
On our second visit, readings had dropped drastically. The pattern was conclusive: the bathroom drains were wetting the structure. With the evidence in hand, the client was happy to move forward with a fix.
A tidy solution
To avoid heavy breakouts, we recommended rerouting the bathroom drainage on the surface, skirting the room to pick up the bathtub, washing machine, and wash-hand basin. After works, we re-measured and—weeks later—confirmed a steady dry-down.
Why it worked
When supply tests are negative, don’t forget gravity systems. A short, structured “pause” can turn an argument into an answer.
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