Water leakage in the wall..., any expert to recommend?
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 Feb 27 2011, 06:17 PM, updated 9y ago
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Hi all renovation experts...
i have a problem...there seems to be a leakage somewhere and cause water bubbles appearing at the wall in my home... until today, i have no idea where is the source of leakage... anyone knows if there's any good solution to find the source? besides slowly hacking the wall? thanks. |
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Mar 12 2011, 11:18 PM
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the freaking problem here is my house just renovated... very geram after re-do piping still can have minor leaks...sigh...
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Mar 13 2011, 11:32 AM
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problem is i dunno which area....
but the pillar inside my house below the bathroom is leaking water lor... |
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Mar 14 2011, 07:54 PM
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I suspect it is coming from the burst piping... Cause when i off the main watee supply the leak stops...
Anyway... Just asking.... Is it possible for leak at ground floor and then the pressure push the water up to the pillar as high as 7ft? Added on March 19, 2011, 12:12 pmall...found the source of leakage...it's a pinhole on the pipe and causing the water to pancut out in small volume.... it's not at the pipe joint area.... but along the straight line of the pipe....probably this is a defect from manufacturer and we fail to detect it when installing the pipe....sheesh.... This post has been edited by kevyeoh: Mar 19 2011, 12:12 PM |
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Nov 14 2016, 11:02 AM
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Sometimes I think it is down to luck also... water movement is a bit hard to predict and sometimes the spot water leaking may not be the exact source as it can flow from other place... in fact I have a friend with this issue and finally found out the leak comes from neighbour unit !
Try to get your original contractor as he will be familiar with the piping layout but else I think any contractor with good reputation should be fine... sometimes you need patience to hack the wall in different area to find the source of leak ! QUOTE(bg12 @ Nov 14 2016, 10:38 AM) Replying to an old post. can you advise me how to determine a good contractor to repair leaking, does he have special equipment / technique not to hack all walls ? any contact no ? Thanks !!!  |
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Nov 14 2016, 07:38 PM
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yes... i know..
this defect only happens a few years after the renovation...the piping has a pinhole defect causing the issue... QUOTE(Richard @ Nov 14 2016, 07:24 PM) Do you know that all services contractors normally test their work? For water a standing 1-2 hour water pressure test is done after the job is complete to make sure there are no leaks.. Live and learn i guess.. |
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Nov 19 2016, 08:29 PM
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Wah.... so extreme? Still can fix bro.... all you need is a good contractor and some patience...
 QUOTE(zeist @ Nov 19 2016, 03:08 PM) some walls need to be hacked and re-erect new brick walls because inside is too moist. if the issue prolong for a few years definitely there will be no cure. solution to this is hack and rebuilt. don't waste money on waterproofing products. some old house more than 30 yrs, 40 yrs are not worth doing major renovation. better to sell it off and purchase a new house. |
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Dec 31 2016, 05:35 PM
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If included repaint cost back to normal... then reasonable.....
QUOTE(spreeeee @ Dec 31 2016, 05:21 PM) Was quoted rm400/point to fix water leakage into wall and room ceiling, is this reasonable price? They also provide warranty if leakage comes back again, foc repair. |
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Dec 31 2016, 07:09 PM
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Not sure on sealer part... me not expert on this... haha...
QUOTE(spreeeee @ Dec 31 2016, 05:37 PM) No repaint  Thinkk i will diy, was advised to put on sealer first then paint back, correct? |
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