Is this damp or a leak ?
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fizz47

Original Poster:

3,103 posts

229 months

The spot was behind a cupboard( cupboard was not pushed right up against the wall and there was a gap) but recently smelt something…

The other side of the wall is a shower room and there is UFH.





CoolHands

21,642 posts

214 months

Probably shower enclosure leak.

Hub

6,857 posts

217 months

Yes, if it isn't an external wall then it most probably has something to do with the shower.

RGG

834 posts

36 months

It's an internal wall therefore more likely to be a leak than "damp" from a cold spot.

As an investigation starting point it might be worth chopping out that section of affected plaster

If the brickwork is damp it suggests a leak permeating through from the shower room.

If the brickwork is less damp is suggests the damp might be the result of a cold spot in the cupboard room.

It does look like it's going to be a leak in the shower room.

That's how I would approach it.

+ As an afterthought, the wallpaper choice suggests a longstanding damp problem that has been covered over.


Edited by RGG on Sunday 16th November 09:34

21TonyK

12,651 posts

228 months

Another vote for a leak around the shower tray.

fizz47

Original Poster:

3,103 posts

229 months

Thanks for the quick responses !!!!

Plumber called out to come and have a look