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Ceiling Damp Stain – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 6

No 6. Ceiling Damp Stain – Is The Roof Leaking?

Ceiling Damp Stain

Damp stains seen from the underside of ceiling sheeting are a common defect on older homes.

Unfortunately, the causes of these stains may be difficult to establish during a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection especially if the stain is currently dry. When our inspector identifies a stain to the ceiling during the inspection he notes its position and uses either a moisture meter or a thermal imaging camera to establish if the area is currently wet or dry. If the area is wet at the time of the inspection, it is much easier to establish the cause (If it’s raining and there is a roof leak for example) than if it’s dry.

The causes of ceiling stains are many. Here is a list of some of them

  1. Broken Roof Tile
  2. Loose Roof Sheeting
  3. Dead Vermin
  4. Possum Urine
  5. Condensation In Roof Void
  6. Condensation on Under Side
  7. AC Unit Drain Blocked
  8. Water Plumbing Leak
  9. Loose Roof Sheets
  10. Insufficient Roof Sheet Laps
  11. Blocked Gutters

The inspector will attempt to get onto the roof and into the roof void to identify the cause of the stain however he can only do this if it is safe to do so and the areas are not obstructed. You will often see these stains in a report with a recommendation to investigate further because the it is not possible to fully identify the cause within the scope of a pre-purchase inspection. For example, it may be necessary to remove insulation from the roof void or install safety equipment to access a high or steeply pitched roof.

Another problem ABIS inspectors come across is venters will freshly paint over stains without address the cause. This can make it very difficult to pick up the issue especially if the roof void is obstructed with insulation, etc.

We have even come across situations where a vendor has used dust from a vacuum cleaner to cover up evidence of a leaking roof on the top side of a ceiling sheet.

ABIS building and pest inspections are conducted to the highest standard by building inspectors with a minimum of 10 years experience together with the highest professional qualifications in their field. ABIS has been in business over 27 years conducting both building and timber pest inspections.

Our highly recommended home inspectors are all long term trusted employees not here today gone tomorrow sub-contractors. ABIS Inspectors are supported by a unique computer aided inspection system and the latest inspection equipment such as high sensitivity thermal cameras costing thousands of dollars that others don’t often have.

When you book a pre-purchase inspection with ABIS, our friendly local (they know the area and are not in a interstate or overseas call centre) staff will make the whole process easy for you. Our Office team make all the arrangements with you, your agent, the vendor, the tenant (if there is one) and you will be sent an email to confirm the inspection time along with a pre-engagement letter which covers the scope of the inspection. Good communication and local knowledge are key to you getting the most out of your building and pest inspection. We are always happy to answer all your questions and you are most welcome to be on site when we do the inspection. Our technology, systems and processes also mean you get your high quality report shortly after your inspection is completed.

And all this for an incredible low price.

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