Leak detection in Puerto Banús.
Damp behind the tiles, a mark on the ceiling below, or a bill that's crept up — the marina air makes these leaks easy to miss for months.
Tip: check your meter with everything off. If it's still moving, that's a leak.
Signs you might have a hidden leak
The clearest sign — water is escaping somewhere in the apartment.
Unlike normal marina humidity, a leak leaves a patch that stays wet no matter the weather.
Ventilation clears ordinary humidity. A leak-related smell tends to stick around.
Water sitting behind tiles for months can loosen the adhesive underneath.
A sign the leak has been running longer than you realised.
If nothing's changed but the bill has, something's leaking somewhere.
Leaks in Puerto Banús — what to expect
The air around the marina carries more moisture than further inland, and bathrooms and kitchens already deal with steam and humidity as part of daily life. That makes it easy for a slow leak behind a tiled wall to hide in plain sight — it just looks like normal dampness until it's been going on for months.
We use moisture meters to tell the difference between ordinary humidity and an actual leak before removing any tiles. Once we've confirmed there's a leak and roughly where it is, the repair itself is usually a contained job.
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FAQ — leak detection Puerto Banús
Why does damp behind tiles go unnoticed for so long here?+
The air near the marina carries a lot of moisture, and it's common in bathrooms and kitchens anyway. A small leak behind a tiled wall can look and feel like normal humidity for months before anyone realises it's actually a leak.
How do I know if it's humidity or an actual leak?+
Humidity comes and goes with the weather and ventilation. A leak tends to leave a consistent damp patch that doesn't dry out, or a smell that stays even with the extractor fan running.
Will you have to remove tiles to check?+
Not always straight away. We use moisture meters and listening equipment to narrow down the area first, so any tile removal is targeted rather than a guess.
Could this be affecting the apartment below or next door?+
It's possible if the leak has been going on a while. Worth checking with a neighbour if you notice a mark appearing on their ceiling or wall too.
Think you have a leak in Puerto Banús?
Don't wait on it — a leak behind tiles only gets worse the longer it runs. Send your request now.
Same-day visits are limited. Morning requests go first.