Turn off the water:

Turn off the water supply to the apartment (or to the riser, if the leak is in the common house system).

De-energize the room:

If the leak is in the electrical wiring, de-energize the room.

Call the experts:

If you cannot determine and eliminate the cause of the leak yourself, contact the plumbers.

Eliminate the cause:

Replace defective pipes, eliminate leaks in the connections, tighten the tightening, etc.

Eliminate the consequences:

Dry damp areas, treat them with antiseptics to prevent mold.

Make a flood report:

If the leak occurred because of neighbors, draw up a flood report and contact the management company.

Pipe defects:

Bursts, cracks, corrosion.

Leaky connections:

Leaking connections, poorly tightened couplings, etc.

Damage to plumbing equipment:

Leaking taps, toilets, shower cabins.

Damage to sewerage:

Leaky connections, cracks in sewer pipes.

Damage from external factors:

Water ingress from above, leaks from neighbors.

Regular inspection:

Check plumbing fixtures and pipes for damage.

Use quality materials:

When installing plumbing fixtures, use quality pipes and connections.

Installing leak sensors:

Sensors can warn of a leak and help take timely measures.

Careful handling:

Do not overload plumbing fixtures, do not use them for other purposes.

Plumbing maintenance:

Regularly clean plumbing fixtures and pipes from scale and deposits.