As I heard Tai play with something in the living room, I got up to investigate. When I spotted him and picked him up, his tail was wet. Not just a little wet, but soaking wet. I knew for a fact that he hadn't been playing in his water bowl, though that wouldn't be a first. So, he must have found water elsewhere. My apartment is not equipped with fountains or natural springs, the radiators ain't leaking so it must be something else. Ah, I spotted the problem : another leak in the apartment and a puddle of water in my living room. Nice!
Luckily, for the time being, the problems ain't as big as they were in 2005, but I've sent a mail to the super of the building none the less and will be informing my own insurance company tomorrow. The leak in the bedroom has sprung up again as well, only because it rained a bit harder before. The trick is actually catching these things - I just went to check up on the leak in the living room a couple of minutes ago, and there was no more trace of it. The drywall has soaked everything up I suppose.
Anyway, I gave my leak hunting cat a treat and a cuddle. If it weren't for him, I may have never noticed as I don't run inspection rounds in my own apartment every couple of hours. A story to be continued...
Comments
It was pouring like hell last night. Many houses can't take that kind of rain. So don't be surprised if the plumber can't find any leak. Still, I hope he DOES find it, so it can be mended and Tai can keep his tail dry.
Posted by: hilda at December 6, 2007 10:14 PM
Yes, it was pouring down like crazy, but that doesn't mean I feel fine with it dripping through my roof and walls. In fact, as I'm not on the top level of the building, there should be no problem at all!
This also happened in 2005 which lead to the conclusion that the roof of the building next door was leaky, and it was either replaced or repaired, I don't recall. I know finding and fixing water leaks is hard and often nearly impossible, but still... not acting on it now will only lead to more serious problems down the road.
Posted by: ServMe 
at December 7, 2007 4:42 PM