External Water patch

MrElectric · 2026-02-24T10:14:48+0000

Hi all,

Hope you are all well.

I am confused I have a wet patch on the external wall below the chimney. Pls can you advice what I need to to?

Many Thanks

^woody^ · 2026-02-24T10:35:25+0000

Get the lead flashing looked at

foxhole · 2026-02-24T10:59:33+0000

And check gutters.

MrElectric · 2026-02-24T11:29:10+0000

Thanks for the reply. Its within my reach, so pls can you detail how I can go about doing this myself pls? Much appreciated

MrElectric · 2026-02-24T11:29:58+0000

Gutters look fine and clear.

foxhole · 2026-02-24T17:16:21+0000

MrElectric said:
Gutters look fine and clear.

But does rain cause them to overflow?

catlad · 2026-02-24T18:53:45+0000

Is the top open?

Sonic70 · 2026-02-24T20:19:33+0000

Quite a few broken tiles up there as well.

CountryFan · 2026-02-24T20:23:53+0000

Have you looked inside the attic? Does the boiler lose pressure at all?

Sonic70 · 2026-02-24T20:25:35+0000

Some closer pictures of the roof and gutters etc would help.

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