Leak Detection

Unless you’re someone who periodically goes into the ceiling space, chances are you won’t become immediately aware of a roof leak until it causes some slight form of damage to other parts of your home. The most common sign that you have a leak in your roof is when you spot water damage on your ceiling or a wall/s in your home.

Water damage often shows as either a slight discolouration (typically a yellow, brown or black colour) or warping of the material on your ceiling or walls (e.g. warped wallpaper). Often it can be a combination of both. When the damage show as more severely warped or discoloured, this typically means it’s water damage that has built up over a longer period of time.

Sustained water damage can present several risks as time goes on, both in a structural and health-related manner.

In terms of structure, the more water damaged your ceiling and/or walls become, the more they are weakened. Eventually, the most severely water damaged ceilings and walls can start to rot away or even collapse.

On the health side of things, water damage can become a breeding ground for mould. Mould can create a range of health issues, including respiratory problems, itchy eyes, chronic coughing, rashes, headaches and/or migraines, sinus issues, frequent sneezing, and constant tiredness.