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Written by CribCheck, reviewed by the CribCheck inspection team. Last reviewed 18 September 2026.
Part of Flood-prone areas in Lagos: what house hunters should check before renting
Short answer
Look for a horizontal silt or discolouration line across gates, fences and the base of external walls, salt or powdery deposits on plaster, blistered paint and swollen skirting at a consistent height, rust lines on gates and burglary proofing, and tiling or plaster replaced only up to a certain level.
Outside
- A silt or discolouration line at the same height across gate, fence and wall.
- Rust starting at one height on the gate and on burglary proofing.
- A raised threshold, ramp or sandbag store at the entrance.
- Sand and debris pushed against the fence line on one side.
Inside
- Blistered paint, salt deposits and swollen skirting at a consistent level.
- Tiling or plaster replaced only up to a certain height.
- A musty smell in the lowest rooms, and doors that stick at the bottom.
- Fresh paint on the lower half of walls only.
Measure the height of the mark and photograph it beside something of known size. That single photograph tells a landlord you know what you are looking at.
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