NANDIX Repairs
Home repairs, explained before the worker comes.
Damp walls, cracks, dripping taps, a tripping MCB. What usually causes it, what you can safely check, which parts to ask the shop for, and what to ask the worker.
- MASON OR WATERPROOFING APPLICATORDamp patches and seepage on wallsDamp patches, salt marks and peeling paint come from water getting into the wall. Painting over them does not last: find where the water comes from first.
- MASONCracks in walls and plasterMost thin cracks are in the plaster and come from shrinkage or temperature. Wide, diagonal or growing cracks can mean the structure is moving and need an engineer.
- PLUMBERDripping or leaking tapA tap that drips when closed usually has a worn washer or cartridge. A leak from the body or the wall joint needs a different part.
- PLUMBERLow water pressure in taps and showersLow pressure in one tap is usually a blocked aerator or valve. Low pressure everywhere upstairs often comes from the tank height or air in the pipes.
- LICENSED ELECTRICIANMCB or RCCB keeps trippingA breaker that trips is protecting you. Find the cause; never tape it, bypass it, or replace it with a bigger one.
- ELECTRICIANCeiling fan slow, humming or not startingA fan that runs slowly or needs a push to start usually has a weak capacitor, a cheap and quick fix.
- PAINTER (AFTER ANY DAMP IS FIXED)Paint peeling, flaking or bubblingPaint lifts when there is moisture behind it, when it was put on a dusty or chalky surface, or when the primer was skipped.
- MASON OR TILE FITTERHollow-sounding, loose or cracked tilesA hollow sound means the tile is not fully stuck to the floor. It may stay like that for years, or crack and lift, especially in heat.
- PLUMBERBlocked drain or bad smell from the bathroomSlow drains are usually hair and soap in the trap. A sewer smell often means a dry or broken trap that no longer holds water.
- CARPENTERDoor sticking, dragging or not closingWooden doors swell in the monsoon and sag on loose hinges. Most of the time tightening or re-fixing the hinges is enough; planing is the last step.
- PLUMBERWater tank overflowing or not fillingA tank that overflows usually has a worn float valve. A tank that does not fill may have a stuck valve, an air lock or a pump problem.
Ask for the old part
A worker who replaces a part should show you the old one. Keep the bill for every part.
Get it in writing
Ask for the products, the number of coats or the part names in the quote, so you can check what was used.
Safety first
For anything electrical, switch off at the MCB before anyone touches it, and use a licensed electrician.