Can't tell if this is damp or a leak.

[Dunderkitty]

Hey there!
I live in a flat and have an upstairs neighbour. I've had some patches appear on my ceiling and can't tell if it's damp (it doesn't seem to look like any kind that I know of) or a leak (which it also doesn't really look like) or something else entirely. Do you guys have any ideas?

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• Dunderkitty
• 7 Oct 2013
• 1

 

[Bosswhite]

Looks like it could be a "Cold Spot" due to condensation and lack of ventilation, is it an outside wall ??

 

[Dunderkitty]

Looks like it could be a "Cold Spot" due to condensation and lack of ventilation, is it an outside wall ??

It is indeed an outside wall! Is there anything I can do about it?

 

[Johnmelad]

Ventilation would be a good start.

 

[Dunderkitty]

There's a window and a sort of air vent/hole in the wall nearby. I'm renting so I can't really add much more. Would something like an electric heater or dehumidifier work?

 

[Bosswhite]

Either might help, what is the room used for.

 

[Dunderkitty]

It's the main bedroom.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Sleep with the window 'ajar'

Andy

 

[ntb]

Tell your landlord to sort it. You're paying good money to not have the hassle of property maintenance.

 

[foxhole]

Whats above? type of roof? pics?

 

[s60tsy]

upstairs neighbor ^

 

[Bosswhite]

Maybe its something to do with the neighbour upstairs,

Get yourself a moisture meter from a Local DIY outlet (they are about £10+) and check the area,
If its bad have a word with the Landlord.

 

[foxhole]

Neighbour probably has a leak , may not be aware off, or has incontinent dog?

 

[Dunderkitty]

Maybe its something to do with the neighbour upstairs,

Get yourself a moisture meter from a Local DIY outlet (they are about £10+) and check the area,
If its bad have a word with the Landlord.

I did not know they existed, I'll have a look!
Leaving windows open and whatnot seems to have done nothing so far :/

 

[foxhole]

Meter will only confirm what you already know.