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Sarah Handley

If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fast

Water leaking from house guttering during heavy rain.

According to the Met Office, the UK has had an 'exceptionally wet' start to the year, with some locations seeing 40 consecutive days of wet weather.

While this can feel pretty miserable, this heavy rainfall can also wreak havoc with our homes, highlighting any vulnerabilities in the property's shell, leading to signs of leaks and water ingress. Left unchecked, this can lead to long term issues of damp and condensation that can be costly and time consuming to resolve.

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