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Damp above window. Advice needed please

This has appeared in the last week above the window in our downstairs toilet. Is it coming from outside? Or possibly a leak from the radiator on the floor directly above? Or something else? Any advice would be very much appreciated as I’m not sure who to call at the moment be it a builder or plumber!! 
TIA

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    Check the position of the radiator pipe, check under the floor covering if possible and touch the pipe for leaks.  Check when it is both cold and hot as small leaks can sometimes evaporate when hot.  
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  • Slithery
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    Can we have a photo of that same wall from outside please? The wider angle the better (within reason).
  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
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    We used to have a similar stain - flat roof above that had perished.
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  • mikul182
    mikul182 Posts: 28 Forumite
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    Slithery said:
    Can we have a photo of that same wall from outside please? The wider angle the better (within reason).
    Outside photo. Thank you. 

  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Higher. That exterior pic barely shows ceiling level. Water usually comes downwards.
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