{"id":575,"date":"2024-10-31T13:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T12:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/?p=575"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:24:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:24:46","slug":"got-water-ingress-in-your-property-how-leakdetectionmalta-tackled-a-leak-and-mould-problem-in-sliema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/?p=575","title":{"rendered":"Got Water Ingress in Your Property? How LeakDetectionMalta Tackled a Leak and Mould Problem in Sliema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Water ingress can be a total nightmare, right? It doesn\u2019t just ruin your walls and ceilings, but it can also invite some really nasty surprises like mold. Recently, we were called to Sliema to investigate a tenant\u2019s complaint about water seeping into their corridor. This was a job for the Leak Detection Malta<\/strong> team, and here\u2019s how we solved it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Call: Tenant’s Complaints in Sliema<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our client reached out to us because their tenant had noticed water ingress in the corridor area of their apartment. When we arrived, we were greeted by a representative of the client, and together with the tenant, they showed us the problem areas in the property. Time to get to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step One: Thermal Technology to the Rescue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever we\u2019re called in to check for leaks, we don\u2019t start ripping out walls\u2014we use thermal technology<\/strong>. This handy tool helps us detect cold spots that are often a sign of hidden water lurking where it shouldn\u2019t be. After a quick scan of the property, it didn\u2019t take long for us to find the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Two: The Water Leak Investigation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cold spots we discovered were coming from the ceiling, which told us straight away that the water was coming from the apartment above. We headed upstairs to have a look, and sure enough, the same issue was happening in that apartment too. So, what was causing this sneaky water ingress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our best bet? The problem was likely with the building\u2019s gullies<\/strong>, which are supposed to drain water away but can get blocked if they\u2019re not properly maintained. Blocked gullies often lead to water pooling and seeping into properties below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Three: A Mouldy Surprise \u2013 Black Mould<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While checking the property, we also took a peek into the shafts of the building, and what did we find? Stachybotrys chartarum<\/a><\/strong>, also known as black mold. This stuff isn\u2019t just an eyesore; it\u2019s potentially harmful, especially for people with asthma, allergies, or weak immune systems. Breathing in those spores can trigger some pretty nasty reactions, so it\u2019s not something to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Team\u2019s Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. Contact the block administrators<\/strong> to have the gullies checked for blockages. If the water\u2019s not draining properly, it\u2019s only going to cause more damage over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sort out the black mold<\/strong>. This needs to be cleaned up ASAP by professionals, especially since it\u2019s in the shafts where it can spread. Make sure to get the block administrators on this too!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why Choose Leak Detection Malta?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    At Leak Detection Malta<\/strong>, we take care of the whole process\u2014whether it’s finding leaks with our high-tech thermal detection<\/strong> or identifying dangerous black mold<\/strong>. We work fast and smart to help you solve water ingress problems before they become major headaches. We\u2019re here to protect your property and, more importantly, your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Got water ingress or suspect mold in your property?<\/strong> Don\u2019t wait for the problem to get worse. Give Leak Detection Malta<\/a> a call today, and we\u2019ll take care of it for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Water ingress can be a total nightmare, right? It doesn\u2019t just ruin your walls and ceilings, but it can also invite some really nasty surprises like mold. Recently, we were called to Sliema to investigate a tenant\u2019s complaint about water seeping into their corridor. This was a job for the Leak Detection Malta team, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":576,"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-575","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\/575","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=575"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/575\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":577,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/575\/revisions\/577"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leakdetectionmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}