THE FUITES DÉTECTIVES JOURNAL
A leak raises
a lot of questions.
Publication director: Gilles Dufour
Answers to help you understand what's happening, prepare for a visit and know who to contact.
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Ceiling stain: how do you find where the water is coming from?
The stain is in your home, but the leak may be elsewhere. What to note before arranging a visit.
Read the guideLeak signs & diagnosis
Understand what you're seeing before looking in the wrong place.
Ceiling stain: how do you find where the water is coming from?
The stain is in your home, but the leak may be elsewhere. What to note before arranging a visit.
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Water meter still running with all taps off: what should you check?
Before looking for a pipe inside a wall, first establish whether there really is unexplained water use.
Read the guidePrices & insurance
Prepare for the quote and your conversations with your insurer.
Leak detection costs: what really affects the quote
€250, €400, €500 or €650 excluding VAT: our four rates depend on the work involved, rather than the number of devices used.
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Leak detection and insurance: questions to ask before the inspection
The report helps explain the damage. To establish who arranges leak detection and which costs are covered, you also need to clarify the claim with your insurer.
Read the guideLeak detection reports: what they contain and how they help
An anonymised example, the findings that matter and the documents to gather for your insurer.
Read the guide ↗Co-owned buildings & rentals
Arrange access and move the case forward with everyone involved.
A leak affecting a neighbour: arranging an investigation with fewer visits
You can access the affected ceiling, but not the bathroom above it. A common situation that a few conversations before the visit can help prevent.
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Managing a leak in your rental property from a distance
Tenant, letting agent, technician and insurer: how to coordinate everyone without being there at every stage.
Read the guideRepairs and follow-up
Plan the next steps once the leak has been located.
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