{"id":572,"date":"2024-10-29T12:40:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T11:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:24:41","slug":"water-leaks-in-your-penthouse-how-leak-detection-malta-solved-a-terrace-trouble-in-zabbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/?p=572","title":{"rendered":"Water Leaks in Your Penthouse? How Leak Detection Malta Solved a Terrace Trouble in Zabbar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re living in a penthouse, you probably imagine peaceful evenings on the terrace, not worrying about what\u2019s going on beneath your feet! But sometimes, leaks have other plans. Recently, we were called to a penthouse in Zabbar because the neighbours downstairs were dealing with a serious water ingress problem in their corridor. That\u2019s when Leak Detection Malta<\/strong> stepped in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me take you through how we got to the bottom of this issue and helped save the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Situation: Neighbours Complaining About Water Leaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our client\u2019s tenant was having a bit of a nightmare\u2014their neighbours were complaining about water seeping into their corridor, and they had no idea where it was coming from. When we arrived, the tenant, along with a representative from the client, gave us a tour of the penthouse so we could begin the inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step One: The Indoor Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First things first, we started indoors. Armed with our trusty thermal technology<\/strong>, we scanned the inside of the property for any cold spots. These cold spots are a great indicator of where water might be lurking behind walls or under floors. But after a thorough check of the interior, the results were negative. No leaks inside! So, the next logical step? Time to check out the terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Two: The Outdoor Terrace Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019ve got a terrace, it can often be the prime suspect for leaks\u2014especially if water isn\u2019t draining properly. Using thermal technology<\/strong> again, we scanned the outdoor area and discovered something interesting: underneath the terrace tiles, there were pockets of cold water. Where was this water coming from? The culprit was an improperly placed air-conditioning drain<\/strong>. Instead of draining straight into the designated drain, it was spilling around it, allowing water to gather under the terrace tiles. Not good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Three: Checking the Neighbours’ Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After investigating the terrace, we headed over to the neighbours\u2019 place to see the water damage firsthand. Using our thermal tools again, we spotted a cold patch in the middle of the corridor wall\u2014directly in line with the penthouse terrace. After a closer look, we found that the ceiling was also showing signs of water ingress. This told us that the roof of the penthouse<\/strong> was in need of some serious maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, we couldn\u2019t check the roof directly because heavy construction work next door made it unsafe to venture up there without proper safety gear. But from what we could tell, the roof was likely the source of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Four: Our Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s the fix? Here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Seal the terrace drains<\/strong> properly. It\u2019s essential to make sure the water from the air-conditioning unit drains directly into a suitable drain, instead of pooling around the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Check and maintain the penthouse roof<\/strong>. There\u2019s a good chance the roof needs maintenance, and ensuring it\u2019s properly waterproofed will stop water from seeping through to the neighbours below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In cases like this, it\u2019s always better to act fast. Water ingress issues can quickly turn into bigger (and more expensive) problems if left unchecked. At Leak Detection Malta<\/strong>, we use the latest technology to find hidden leaks without causing any damage to your property\u2014and we\u2019ve got the experience to fix them for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you\u2019re experiencing water leaks in your home\u2014whether it\u2019s a penthouse, apartment, or terrace\u2014don\u2019t wait for the damage to get worse. Get in touch with Leak Detection Malta<\/a> today, and let us solve the problem before it becomes a bigger headache!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you\u2019re living in a penthouse, you probably imagine peaceful evenings on the terrace, not worrying about what\u2019s going on beneath your feet! But sometimes, leaks have other plans. Recently, we were called to a penthouse in Zabbar because the neighbours downstairs were dealing with a serious water ingress problem in their corridor. That\u2019s when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,50],"tags":[37,33,29,31,43,30,36,38,26,32],"class_list":["post-572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-success-stories","category-successful-leak-detection-and-electrical-fault-repair-projects","tag-casestudy","tag-ecofriendlymalta","tag-leakdetectionmalta","tag-maltainnovation","tag-propertyintegrity","tag-savewatersavelife","tag-successstories","tag-testimonials","tag-waterconservation","tag-watertech"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=572"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":574,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions\/574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}