is this rising damp? pretty much a new build post 1980 so bit confused, dodgy pipe? tiling

wakkaday

i obviously want to get this checked and fixed,
i don't see any issue indoors

daveyjp

You can't get rising damp metres above the ground!

First thought is rainwater is flooding over the end of the gutter.  It may need cleaning and it could also do with a clip at the far end.  If that end is full of crud there could be enough weight to pull the end down so water doesn't drain correctly.

stuart45

Next time it's hammering down, go outside and look what happening.

Eldi_Dos

If you have a selfie stick use that to check the gutter from the adjacent window. You will know yourself the last time they were cleared.

twopenny

There seems to be daylight (looking at the gap in the shadow) between the gutter and the roof tiles at the end of the gutter.

With this era there is often a thick kind of roof felt from under the tiles leading into the gutter.

In heavy rainfall the rain runs down the tiles and not directly into the gutter if this has rotted.

My bungalow was built 2000 and it has happened in some parts. The only bit affected by rain is a sharp corner at the end of the roof valley where it happens. On straight bits it the rain hits the gutter.

FreeBear

daveyjp said: You can't get rising damp metres above the ground!

Won't stop a PCA damp surveyor salesman trying to sell you a chemical DPC and waterproof render/plaster on the inside. And yes, I have seen one try and pull this stunt.

wakkaday

twopenny said:

There seems to be daylight (looking at the gap in the shadow) between the gutter and the roof tiles at the end of the gutter.

With this era there is often a thick kind of roof felt from under the tiles leading into the gutter.

In heavy rainfall the rain runs down the tiles and not directly into the gutter if this has rotted.

My bungalow was built 2000 and it has happened in some parts. The only bit affected by rain is a sharp corner at the end of the roof valley where it happens. On straight bits it the rain hits the gutter.

Ah yes I see that daylight I think it’s likely leaking through that gap

i did have it cleaned less then a year  ago

is this a diy job? If need to replace the ‘felt’ 

I do have home insurance but not sure they cover that 

wakkaday

Really appreciate everyone’s guidance on this 

very helpful 

FreeBear

wakkaday said: is this a diy job? If need to replace the ‘felt’ 
I do have home insurance but not sure they cover that

Insurance won't cover it as they would regard it as routine maintenance.

It is the sort of job where you'll either want scaffolding or a tower to do the work safely (or perhaps a scissor lift). So probably not a wise idea to DIY it.

ThisIsWeird

Good spot by 'Penny, and it does hint at summat missing above, but it could also be a leaking valley or similar. 
The water appears to be coming through to the wall from within the soffit 'box', so seems to be ending up inside there from wherever it's originating, and not just coursing down the roof and simply missing the gutter.
Unlikely to be a DIY job, but to try a selfie-stick (with a safety lanyard attached...) is a nice idea.
If the quality is good enough, you could even try it as a video call to another phone. Otherwise, set to video record, and pan over the area slowly.
Almost certainly at some point you'll need a pro roofer, so try and get one by personal recommendation. I wonder if any use drones?
Please keep us updated

wakkaday

ive had a few quotes (excuse my lack of information as it is a bit confusing to me what APEX, valley, channel, the box) and other things that were mentioned.


i had one for £750  (i was told the membrane needs to replacing under the tiles etc and its leaking behind the wall)

another quote was for £1500-2000, i sent a pic on whatsapp and was told where i have the trianlge above the window all that needs changing re channeling ... and re-doing etc