Water damage rarely announces itself loudly. It starts small, then spreads. Here are five signs worth acting on before the monsoon.
1. Damp patches
Soft, discoloured areas on walls or ceilings mean moisture is already inside.
2. Peeling or bubbling paint
When paint lifts, trapped moisture is usually the cause, not the paint itself.
3. A musty smell
That persistent damp odour points to moisture your eyes cannot yet see.
4. White powdery deposits
Efflorescence, the chalky white residue on masonry, is a classic sign of water movement through the wall.
5. Spreading ceiling stains
Brown rings that grow after rain usually trace back to a terrace or slab leak.
If any of these sound familiar, a quick inspection can find the source before it becomes a costly repair.