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Part of Flood-prone areas in Lagos: what house hunters should check before renting
Short answer
Yes. A visit during or shortly after heavy rain shows you active leaks, ceiling ingress, blocked drainage, standing water in the compound and how the street behaves — problems that are invisible on a dry day and easily painted over.
What rain reveals
- Active roof and ceiling leaks, and where water tracks along the ceiling.
- Window and door frames that let water in.
- Compound drainage that backs up, and standing water that does not clear.
- Whether the street is passable, and how deep water gets at the gate.
- Damp rising at the base of walls while it is wet.
How to use the visit
- Photograph with the time visible, and note how long it had been raining.
- Check the highest ceiling corners and under any roof valley.
- Look in the ceiling hatch if you can reach it safely.
- Come back the next day and see what is still wet.
If you cannot get there in the rain, ask a professional inspection to include a waterproofing and drainage assessment, which does not depend on the weather.
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