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Water Leak on Wall

  • Turkish
  • English
Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsMap
Since August, damp patches have developed on two walls next to my bathroom and kitchen. On one wall, the patch appeared halfway up and spread downwards; the other wall became damp from the bottom. I live on the second floor of an apartment building, with neighbours above and below. A leak detection company found that water could enter behind a damaged, loose tile and the adjacent grout in the shower corner. The report can be seen in the attachment. I tried to seal the area with Bison water-resistant silicone, but the problem has continued. Photos from before and after the repair attempt are attached. A construction dehumidifier ran continuously for a week. Most of the walls became visibly dry, but some areas remained damp. After I switched it off for one day, the damp patches grew again. My suspicion is that water enters through the bathroom tiles or leaks from a drain when water is used, rather than from a pressurised supply pipe. The water meter showed no movement during three overnight checks. The leak detection company also found no indication of a supply-pipe leak in its tests and reported no fault in the shower drain. I cannot see any other obvious damage in the bathroom, so the cause still needs to be checked. I am looking for a professional who can identify the source and carry out a lasting repair. I can share the full leak detection report with the company I select. Please describe your relevant experience and indicate your estimated cost, including any inspection fee and the likely repair cost if possible.
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