HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Symptoms
Start with the visible, audible, physical or measurable sign—not the name of the fault.
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Wallpaper bubbles after rain
Wall covering lifts or forms blisters following wet weather.
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Dark line at the ceiling edge
A repeated dark band follows the wall-to-ceiling junction.
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Paint bubbling on a wall
Paint film lifts into blisters or soft bubbles.
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Scratching in a wall at night
Intermittent movement sounds come from a cavity.
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Cold stripe on a wall
A repeated narrow cold band can be felt or measured on a wall.
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Crack reopens every winter
A repaired finish crack returns seasonally.
