So, moved into a new apartment, Everything was fine until rain started and we noticed rain drops from the ceiling, signifying leaking roof.

Told the landlord, but he began giving hopes and flimsy excuses.

Took the matter to hand and contacted a carpenter. He got one tape (very strong tape, looks like the adhesive part is coaltar)

He patched the leaking place up in the roof, and we were glad.


To our surprise, the next time, that side wasn't leaking, but two other sides starts dripping.

Could it be that this carpenter intentionally opened a new hole so we can contact him again or it is a new leakage?

Pease those with similar experience should help

I don't think the carpenter will deliberately do that. Call him to come and fix it again as another place is leaking. U can look for money to get a permanent solution done but let there be an agreement between you and d landlord, so that if you use your money to fix it, you will deduct it from your next rent.

Landlords with their wahala, most of them are heartless......All they care about is their rent.



OP just get a carpenter to fix it and make sure you deduct it from the rent, it might lead to trouble sha if he's the troublesome type. Nigerian landlords don't know anything about maintenance culture.

If you want to get a permanent solution to the leakage , let the go to the top of the ceiling and from there he will see everywhere that need to be repaired.

lovediehatelive:
So, moved into a new apartment, Everything was fine until rain started and we noticed rain drops from the ceiling, signifying leaking roof.

Told the landlord, but he began giving hopes and flimsy excuses.

Took the matter to hand and contacted a carpenter. He got one tape (very strong tape, looks like the adhesive part is coaltar)

He patched the leaking place up in the roof, and we were glad.


To our surprise, the next time, that side wasn't leaking, but two other sides starts dripping.

Could it be that this carpenter intentionally opened a new hole so we can contact him again or it is a new leakage?

Pease those with similar experience should help

Am glad you took it upon yourself

That tape is called flat bar is silver in colour

He did not open another place because he will never do that

Call him again to check every roof leaking spot, and if he repairs it this around it will not drop because he must have taken time to spot the leaking spots

Is always best done very early in the morning when the sun is yet to be out

Flash band you meant

frozen70:


Am glad you took it upon yourself

That tape is called flat bar is silver in colour

He did not open another place because he will never do that

Call him again to check every roof leaking spot, and if he repairs it this around it will not drop because he must have taken time to spot the leaking spots

Is always best done very early in the morning when the sun is yet to be out

Oga! Water will find it's way o. Maybe the carpenter blocked the outlet in the ceiling and not the roof itself. Water that gets in will surely find another outlet or the whole ceiling will get waterlogged and crash on you one of these days. Take videos next time and go show the landlord. His property too is at risk...he needs to fix it biko. Epele

Get the carpenter to enter the roof and identify all gaping holes then fix once and for all.

I had the same issue when I moved into the part of the uncompleted building that was given to me when I had accommodation problem.

The roof was asbestos. And the arrangements of the woods under the roof was what was causing the leakage because it was layed straight instead of slanted position. So when it rains, the water returns and stores in the middle of the roof and starts dropping into the ceiling.

The first carpenter collected 10k and did rubbish. The Day it rained, the whole room was flooded and soiled the new ceiling I just fixed.

I gave the idiot money again and he used a flashbar. It rained again and this time another place started leaking and the flood was times two.

So, I now called another carpenter who explained the situation of the roof that its from the arrangement of the woods and that it will cost me much to bring everything down and rearrange them again. Though he said he can't even risk doing the job cos it's just like you're building from the scratch. I was confused.

So at the fellowship that day, the pastor asked us to pray that God should open our eyes to the solution to our problems that it's right there in front of us. I prayed about the leaking roof.

That night after the fellowship, I went to get something from a mallam's shop and my spirit said look up and I saw tapolin on his roof. That was how I got the inspiration to the solution of the leaking roof.

I quickly called the last carpenter and asked him if we could use a tapolin for the roof and he said yes. That was how I gave him 12k. He got the tapolin and lined the roof. I don't know how he did it that you won't even see the tapolin and till today no matter the rain, no more leaking roof or ceiling.

Hope this helps.

Below is the dent on the ceiling after the first few rains that flooded the room

I have a similar issue, please send me contact of the carpenter. Also send me pictures of the tapolin.

Channah1:
I had the same issue when I moved into the part of the uncompleted building that was given to me when I had accommodation problem.

The roof was asbestos. And the arrangements of the woods under the roof was what was causing the leakage because it was layed straight instead of slanted position. So when it rains, the water returns and stores in the middle of the roof and starts dropping into the ceiling.

The first carpenter collected 10k and did rubbish. The Day it rained, the whole room was flooded and soiled the new ceiling I just fixed.

I gave the idiot money again and he used a flashbar. It rained again and this time another place started leaking and the flood was times two.

So, I now called another carpenter who explained the situation of the roof that its from the arrangement of the woods and that it will cost me much to bring everything down and rearrange them again. Though he said he can't even risk doing the job cos it's just like you're building from the scratch. I was confused.

So at the fellowship that day, the pastor asked us to pray that God should open our eyes to the solution to our problems that it's right there in front of us. I prayed about the leaking roof.

That night after the fellowship, I went to get something from a mallam's shop and my spirit said look up and I saw tapolin on his roof. That was how I got the inspiration to the solution of the leaking roof.

I quickly called the last carpenter and asked him if we could use a tapolin for the roof and he said yes. That was how I gave him 12k. He got the tapolin and lined the roof. I don't know how he did it that you won't even see the tapolin and till today no matter the rain, no more leaking roof or ceiling.

Hope this helps.

Below is the dent on the ceiling after the first few rains that flooded the room

It's unfortunate to hear about your experience with the leaking roof in your new apartment. It sounds like you've been proactive in addressing the issue by informing the landlord and taking matters into your own hands by contacting a carpenter. However, it's concerning that after the initial repair, new leaks emerged from different sides of the roof. While it's tempting to speculate about the carpenter's intentions, it's essential to consider that it could be a result of the overall condition of the roof or unforeseen weaknesses. It might be worthwhile to seek a professional opinion from a reputable roofing service like Roof Repair Richmond Hill to thoroughly assess the situation and provide a lasting solution. They can offer expert advice and ensure that your roof is properly repaired to prevent further issues.