Ceiling Leakage

• There are numerous causes for ceiling leakage. In most cases, it is leakage of the drainage pipe of a flat that causes ceiling leakage to the flat directly below.
• The occupant of the affected flat should engage a licensed plumber to carry out a thorough examination. If necessary, the occupant of the upper flat should be asked to provide access for conducting tests.
• If drainage seepage is suspected to be the cause for ceiling leakage, the occupant of the affected flat may seek assistance from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department at 2868 0000.
• If water mains seepage is suspected to be the cause for ceiling leakage, the occupant of the affected flat may seek assistance from the Water Supplies Department at 2824 5000.
• Addresses and enquiry numbers of Regional Joint Offices of the Buildings Department and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for investigation of water seepage.