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Rain running off the edge of a corrugated roof
Stock photo · rain running off a sheet roof
ROOFS · WALLS · WINDOWS · BATHROOMS · BALCONIES · METAL ROOFS

Find where the water gets in Then decide how to fix it

Tap a part of the house to see common signs and demo price ranges, with quick and full fixes priced apart If the building is 30 years or older, check the renovation subsidy first

Where does it leak?

Pick a part to see common signs and demo price ranges

30+ years old? Check the renovation subsidy →Urgent repair after a storm →

Demo website: afterrain is a fictional contractor that takes no jobs and no money

01 / HOW WE WORK

Find where the water comes from then choose a quick or full fix

A contractor for roofs, walls, windows, bathrooms, balconies and metal roofs. We inspect first to find the water's path, then put the quick fix and the full fix — method, price and warranty — side by side on the quotation

  • Inspect before quoting
  • Quick and full fix priced apart
  • Warranty written into the contract
02 / SIX PLACES THAT LEAK

Six places that leak each fixed its own way

Prices are demo ranges; the quotation after an inspection is what counts

  1. 01

    Flat roofs

    Ceiling stains on the top floor, dripping after rain; an aged membrane or poor drainage

    Full fix, demo: NT$2,200–3,800 per pingFull fix: 3–5 dry days (demo)

    A flat roof with a membrane in the rain
    Stock photo
  2. 02

    Exterior walls

    Damp on the inside of outer walls, lifting tiles; water at AC holes and grille fixings

    Full fix, demo: NT$3,500–6,500 per pingUpper floors need scaffolding or a lift

    An apartment wall of tiles and brick
    Stock photo
  3. 03

    Window frames

    Leaks at the corners in rain, damp below the sill; aged sealant outside

    Quick fix, demo: NT$2,500–5,000 a windowA spray test finds the entry point

    An open window frame with raindrops on the glass
    Stock photo
  4. 04

    Bathrooms

    Stains on the ceiling below after showers, damp outside the door; membrane or pipes first

    Full fix, demo: NT$60,000–120,000 a roomPonding test and pipe pressure test

    A grey-tiled bathroom with a basin
    Stock photo
  5. 05

    Balconies and terraces

    Stains below after rain, standing water; falls and the outlet

    Full fix, demo: NT$8,000–15,000 per pingFull fix: 5–7 days (demo)

    Water stains and dark patches in a ceiling corner
    Stock photo
  6. 06

    Metal roofs

    Drips at fixings, seepage at laps, rusted sheets; an overflowing gutter

    Full fix, demo: NT$3,500–7,000 per pingWe help file any permit the work needs

    A standing-seam metal roof with skylights
    Stock photo
03 / LEAK ESTIMATE

Tap a part of the house tick the signs, see the range

Prices come in three parts: inspection, quick fix and full fix; signs of water in the structure point to the full fix

Illustration: a 4-storey apartment section and a metal-roofed shed · Tap a part of the drawing, or use the buttons above
Tick what you see · Flat roofs
SizeRoof area (1 ping ≈ 3.3 m²)
ping

Demo price range · Flat roofs

Inspection
NT$3,000–6,000
Quick fix
NT$8,000–25,000
Full fix
NT$59,000–106,000

Tick what you see, or book an inspection

Nothing ticked yet

Demo range — the quotation after an inspection is what counts

How we check

Visual check and moisture readings, a ponding test if needed, to find where water enters the slab

Quick fix

Clear drains and outlets, fill cracks, reinforce the failed patch

Time 1 day · Warranty (demo) 1 yr

Full fix

Strip the old layer, prime, two coats of membrane with fabric reinforcement, a reflective top coat

Time 3–5 dry days · Warranty (demo) 5 yr

What moves the price

  • Area, and whether the old layer comes off
  • Whether a reflective top coat is added
  • Getting materials up (is there a lift)
04 / METHOD

A full fix is rebuilt layer by layer

Drag the slider to see how a flat-roof membrane goes on; a quick fix treats the leak, a full fix rebuilds the whole system

Water beading on a dark surface
Stock photo · water beading on a membrane
  1. The membrane has cracked and blistered; rain seeps through into the slab

Quick fix or full fix
Quick fixFull fix
WhatTreat the leak: seal, inject, clear drainsRebuild the whole waterproofing
WhenA new, small leak on a tight budgetWide damp, dripping, or a repair that failed
PriceLowerHigher, by area
Warranty (demo)1 year3–5 years, on the warranty
05 / RENOVATION SUBSIDY

30 years or older? See if a subsidy applies

The Ministry of the Interior's old-building renewal programme funds repairs to 4–6 storey apartment buildings and houses of up to 6 storeys; roof waterproofing and insulation is one of the items. Answer four questions

Older apartment blocks with rows of windows and air-conditioners
Stock photo · not a subsidised building

Building age

Building type

Lawful building

What needs fixing

May qualify

Your answers30 years or more · 4–6 storey apartment building · Has a use permit or title deed · Roof waterproofing

Roof waterproofing and insulation (outdoor item)

MOI caps: lifts NT$4m, facades NT$3m, and the other items including roof waterproofing between NT$400,000 and 500,000

Each item is funded at most 65% of its cost

Next

  1. Apply for the structural safety assessment — required before the subsidy application
  2. Prepare the repair plan and quotation, file with your city or county
  3. Build after approval; we suggest waiting for it
  4. Claim after completion as the rules require

afterrain is not a government-appointed contractor; we can help prepare the repair plan and quotation, but each city decides and nothing is guaranteed

Programme
Approved by the Executive Yuan on 2026-03-16 with a NT$5bn special budget
Runs to
31 December 2027
Covers
About 3,000 buildings nationwide: 30+ years, 4–6 storey apartments and houses of up to 6 storeys
Where
Each city or county; windows vary (e.g. Taoyuan 21 May–20 Aug 2026)

Checked 18 Sep 2026; rules differ by city, the notice applies

06 / CASES AND AREAS

Cases where we found the cause district only

Demo cases are fictional; filter by part and district. On a live site cases give the district only, with the owner's written consent for photos and details

Service area (demo): New TaipeiTap a district to filter

Inspection hours (demo)
Inspections Mon–Fri · 09:00–17:00
Saturday · 09:00–12:00
Sundays & public holidays · Closed (storm repairs arranged separately)
Other areas: ask first (demo)

8 demo cases shown

  • Demo case (fictional) · 01

    Top floor, 4-storey apartment

    Banqiao · 38 years old · May 2026

    Cause found
    The membrane split around the drain and rain ran into the slab
    Fix
    Stripped, two-coat membrane, reflective top coat

    Flat roofs4 daysWarranty (demo) 5 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 02

    Outer wall, 5-storey apartment

    Zhonghe · 34 years old · June 2026

    Cause found
    An unsealed AC hole let driving rain follow the pipe in
    Fix
    Sealed the hole, treated the tile joints around it

    Exterior walls2 daysWarranty (demo) 3 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 03

    3rd-floor bathroom, 4-storey apartment

    Yonghe · 41 years old · April 2026

    Cause found
    The pressure test found a broken hot-water pipe, not the membrane
    Fix
    Replaced the pipe, redid the membrane and tiles locally

    Bathrooms3 daysWarranty (demo) 3 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 04

    Bedroom window, townhouse 2nd floor

    Sanchong · 31 years old · March 2026

    Cause found
    Voids between frame and wall let water in at the corner
    Fix
    Reset the frame, sealed the outside edge

    Window frames1 dayWarranty (demo) 3 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 05

    5th-floor balcony, 6-storey apartment

    Tucheng · 33 years old · July 2026

    Cause found
    A cracked seal at the outlet stained the ceiling below
    Fix
    New outlet, new membrane and falls

    Balconies and terraces5 daysWarranty (demo) 5 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 06

    Metal warehouse roof

    Xindian · 22 years old · August 2026

    Cause found
    Aged washers let the fixings drip
    Fix
    Replaced washers, sealed fixings, cleared the gutter

    Metal roofs2 daysWarranty (demo) 1 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 07

    Townhouse roof

    Sanchong · 36 years old · August 2026

    Cause found
    A split where the parapet meets the roof
    Fix
    Reinforced the joint, then a two-coat membrane over the whole roof

    Flat roofs3 daysWarranty (demo) 5 yr

  • Demo case (fictional) · 08

    Gable wall, 4-storey apartment

    Banqiao · 44 years old · May 2026

    Cause found
    Lifted tiles with water trapped behind them
    Fix
    Removed the lifted tiles, coated, retiled

    Exterior walls6 daysWarranty (demo) 3 yr

A gutter overflowing in heavy rain
Stock photo · an overflowing gutter
07 / AFTER A STORM

Stop the water first then find the cause

On an urgent visit we

  • Stop it for now: cover and divert
  • Clear drains and gutters
  • Photograph it for the committee or insurer

Before we arrive

  • Switch off power near the leak
  • Move appliances and valuables
  • Photograph where and how far it leaks

Urgent repair only stops the current leak; a full inspection is still advised. Times and charges depend on the weather (demo)

08 / WARRANTY AND LICENCES

The warranty in writing

A metal downpipe on an outside wall
Stock photo · a downpipe

afterrain · 霽簷防水工程

Warranty template (demo)

Work
Roof waterproofing, full fix
Where
New Taipei, ○○ District (district only)
Extent
20 ping of roof and the parapet inside
Method and materials
Two-coat membrane with fabric, reflective top coat
Period
5 years from acceptance (demo)
Covers
Leaks in the treated area caused by the work
Not covered
Earthquakes or structural movement, other people's work, damage
Follow-up
One check after the first rainy season

Licences

Business registration
Placeholder, filled in at launch
Small civil-works contractor licence
Placeholder; such contractors may take combined works up to NT$7.2m
Interior-works registration
Only for interior works; placeholder

Contract terms (demo)

  • A contract signed at your home after an estimate may be cancelled in writing within 7 days, no reason needed (Consumer Protection Act, Art. 19)
  • 30% on signing, 70% after acceptance (demo terms)
  • Membranes need dry weather: rain moves the dates, time counts dry days
  • Extra work needs written agreement first

What we never claim

  • Lifetime warranty, 100% leak-proof
  • Government-appointed subsidy contractor
  • Rooftop additions need no permit

Under Article 21 of the Fair Trade Act, statements that affect a purchase must be true

09 / QUESTIONS

Asked before booking

Terms are examples; adjust to the company at launch

Is there a charge for an inspection?

NT$2,000–8,000 depending on the part (demo), credited against the work if you go ahead (demo terms)

Quick fix or full fix?

A quick fix treats the leak and costs less but may recur; a full fix rebuilds the system and carries a longer warranty

Can you work in the rain?

Membranes need dry weather: rain moves the dates and time counts dry days

How long is the warranty?

It depends on the method and is written on the warranty — often 3–5 years for a full fix (demo); never a lifetime warranty

Can you help with the renovation subsidy?

We can prepare the repair plan and quotation; each city decides, and we are not a government-appointed contractor

Can I change my mind after signing?

A contract signed at your home may be cancelled in writing within 7 days, no reason needed (Consumer Protection Act, Art. 19)

10 / BOOK AN INSPECTION

Tell us where it leaks then pick a time

Pick the part, the signs and a time, attach photos and generate a demo booking

Photos of the leak and its extent, up to 5; the demo shows names only and uploads nothing

Personal data notice (sample wording)

A live site gives the notice required by Article 8 of the Personal Data Protection Act: collected to arrange the inspection, quotation and warranty; contact name, phone and address; the address is used only to visit, and cases give the district only; you may ask to see, correct or delete it. This demo collects no name, phone or address

A white rooftop with a ladder under a blue sky
Stock photo · a rooftop after rain

After the rain you can tell a good repair

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