{"id":4094,"date":"2014-01-04T17:23:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-04T17:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/blog\/?p=4094"},"modified":"2023-11-02T05:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T05:58:48","slug":"facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2014\/01\/facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Seepage in Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Seepage on Walls common to bathrooms is very common in Apartment Complexes.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?o=1&#038;p=13&#038;l=ez&#038;f=ifr&#038;linkID=fb79db5f781c532edbb47336e5f03e8a&#038;t=amazon0cc7a-20&#038;tracking_id=amazon0cc7a-20\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" scrolling=\"no\" border=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAnd it falls on the Facility Manager to resolve the Seepage Issue. Here is a closer look at Seepage.<\/p>\n<p>Note: This is the first Tip in a series of FacMan (FACility MANagement) tips.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image\/facman%20copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" \/><\/h3>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1828cb6a5a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1828cb6a5a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2014\/01\/facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments\/#Common_causes_of_Seepage_in_Apartments\" >Common causes of Seepage in Apartments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2014\/01\/facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments\/#Types_of_Seepages\" >Types of Seepages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2014\/01\/facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments\/#For_an_Estate_Manager_resolving_a_seepage_is_often_frustrating\" >For an Estate Manager, resolving a seepage is often frustrating.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2014\/01\/facman-tip-seepage-in-apartments\/#Tips_to_resolve_the_Seepage\" >Tips to resolve the Seepage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_causes_of_Seepage_in_Apartments\"><\/span>Common causes of Seepage in Apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Leakage in the drainage or water pipeline of the Flat above or adjacent to yours.<\/p>\n<p>2. Seepage of water through the gap between drain and tiles.<\/p>\n<p>3. Leakage of Rain water through roof or cracks in the exterior wall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Seepages\"><\/span>Types of Seepages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. <strong>Starts at the middle of a wall.<\/strong> If Seepage appears at the center of the wall, expands fast, and leads to dripping of water, the reason typically is holes in the pipeline in the same wall. This is the better evil, as the originating flat and affected flat is same!<\/p>\n<p>This can be confirmed by closing the main valve to the area and observing for some time.<\/p>\n<p>If it does not reduce, then it could be from the adjacent flat if you are sharing the wall. Call Maintenance\/Housekeeping team for assistance. If the adjacent apartment resident is known to you, you can repeat the test by closing the water supply on their side to that area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Starts at the top of a wall.<\/strong> If Seepage appears at the top portion of the wall, the origin is generally from the apartment above yours. It could also be from the Terrace or Sunshade.<\/p>\n<p>If the water is dripping, the cause could be either a broken waste-water pipeline or water pipeline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_an_Estate_Manager_resolving_a_seepage_is_often_frustrating\"><\/span>For an Estate Manager, resolving a seepage is often frustrating.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Owner of the Flat from where seepage has originated may not be affected himself.<\/p>\n<p>2. Owner of the affected Flat is helpless as he has no control.<\/p>\n<p>3. Maintenance\/Houskeeping Team says it is not in their scope of work.<\/p>\n<p>4. The Housing Society\/RWA may feel helpless as Owner of the Seepage Originating Flat may not cooperate.<\/p>\n<p>Keep calm \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_resolve_the_Seepage\"><\/span>Tips to resolve the Seepage<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/alexaboostup.com\/plugin\/helper.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/alexaboostup.com\/plugin\/content.js\"><\/script><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/home\/apartment-management-software-ams.php#complaint-tracker\">Capture the Complaint<\/a> accurately from the relevant flat.<\/p>\n<p>2. Arrange for an experienced plumber to identify the type of leak<\/p>\n<p>3. Get an estimate from the plumber or Housekeeping team, with the guidance of Facility Manager.<\/p>\n<p>4. Once the seepage has been identified, a communication from the Facility Manager to the Originating Flat can start the process.<\/p>\n<p>5. A clear policy for sharing the cost can expedite the resolution process.<\/p>\n<p>6. Once all parties involved (originating flat, affected flats)\u00a0confirm approval for the repair, the work can be started with advance payment to Vendor.<\/p>\n<p>7. Appointment from the Flat for work to be confirmed by the Vendor.<\/p>\n<p>8. After completion and confirmation from the complainant, and observation for a mutually agreed period, the <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/home\/housing-society-accounting-software.php#expense-tracker\">balance payment to vendor<\/a> can be released.\u00a0Some vendors provide guarantee for the work done.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/alexaboostup.com\/plugin\/helper.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/alexaboostup.com\/plugin\/content.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seepage on Walls common to bathrooms is very common in Apartment Complexes. 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