HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Symptoms
Start with the visible, audible, physical or measurable sign—not the name of the fault.
symptom◉
Ceiling stain after rain
A ceiling mark that darkens or expands following rainfall.
symptom◉
Brown ring around a chimney breast
Staining follows the interior perimeter of a chimney.
symptom◉
Ceiling stain after snowmelt
A mark appears during thaw rather than rainfall.
symptom◉
Roof leak near solar panels
Water entry is observed below a solar mounting area.
symptom◉
Roof shingle is lifted or missing
A covering element no longer lies flat or has disappeared.
symptom◉
Gutter overflows during rain
Water pours over the gutter edge instead of leaving through the outlet.
