leaking roof

[mickeyboy]

hi ,we live in a terrace home ,and next doors chimney is leaking ,trickling down the inside of my wall ,he says it is my problem as he is only responsible for 3 sides ,is there any roofers out there ,or anyone can give me advice please

[Grizz]

can you provide more details? or pics? im not a roofer but i built my own roof (and chimney) Not sure of the legalities of it but i definitely wouldnt be taking his advice on whether its his fault or not. if you damaged his chimney or house fixing it i bet he wouldnt be asking you.

[mickeyboy]

can you provide more details? or pics? im not a roofer but i built my own roof (and chimney) Not sure of the legalities of it but i definitely wouldnt be taking his advice on whether its his fault or not. if you damaged his chimney or house fixing it i bet he wouldnt be asking you.

i have no pic's ,but the problem is we share a party wall ,and in the attic on my side is the leak but his chimney is right above it ,because the flashing comes onto my property he as said i am responsible for my side

[Grizz]

is it cracked on the wall, or is it coming from the flashing?

[topsi]

Roof / Chimney Leak

If the leak comes from inside the chimney then it is his problem, if the leak is between the the roof and the chimney on your side then its your problem,this is due to flashing break either lead or concrete.

[mickeyboy]

is it cracked on the wall, or is it coming from the flashing?

i think it is his flashing

[mickeyboy]

If the leak comes from inside the chimney then it is his problem, if the leak is between the the roof and the chimney on your side then its your problem,this is due to flashing break either lead or concrete.

even though this is not my chimney or my flashing ?

[Grizz]

thats easier fix, but not sure whos responsibility it is to repair. i would think that any part of his chimney that is causing damage to you house is his responsibility.

[topsi]

Chimney Leak

This chimney side must run up on your side of the house in order for you to have a leak from it, if it did not then you would not have a leak showing

[mickeyboy]

This chimney side must run up on your side of the house in order for you to have a leak from it, if it did not then you would not have a leak showing

inside my attic i cannot see any part of his chimney ,but the party wall must be the back of it ,as i said it looks like the flashing as the chimney is directly above where the leak is

[topsi]

Then I have bad news for you if you can see the leak then it must be coming in on your side of the roof all you need to do is reflash your side under the old stuff

[Grizz]

have you access to the roof to examine it? you need to get a look at the chimney to see the condition of the flashing on your side and see if there is damage/cracks to the plaster/bricks above it.

[mickeyboy]

have you access to the roof to examine it? you need to get a look at the chimney to see the condition of the flashing on your side and see if there is damage/cracks to the plaster/bricks above it.

cant see it from where i stand ,but if it is in need of repair and it is my responsibility ,i will pay it even though it is not my chimney ,it was the neighbour saying he is only responsible for the 3 sides on his property ,and the other side is mine .

[Grizz]

wise move i think, esp if its a minor repair, your gonna have to live next door after all. are you gonna do it yourself?

[mickeyboy]

wise move i think, esp if its a minor repair, your gonna have to live next door after all. are you gonna do it yourself?

your right there grizz ,gonna get some one in ,thanks for your advice mate ,just hope its not expensive as i have been made redundant 6 months ago , and no prospect for any jobs yet . thanks again