tapping noise from the ceiling

[mayer]

I have a tapping noise coming from the ceiling because of the flat upstairs. I live in block of flats. its sounds like a water driping but there s no leak. have been monitoring for about 3 days . my ceiling is fine. I know that upstairs flat had a leak from the cylinder tank upstairs and they stopped the leak. Since then I have problem of this annoying tapping noise. Never had the noise before. Its usually in mornings and evenings. I know their boiler is in the kitchen and the tapping noise where i can hear comes from where they have got cylinder tank. Could you pls advise me what can i do to stop this annoying noise.

 

[Best]

If it is from the flat upstairs, then it is up to the owner to sort it.
It might be a hot pipe (a hot water outlet pipe, or a heating system pipe) which is installed too tight to woodwork, most likely.
But it also can be caused by an old motorised valve faulty and slipping inside while heating running.
I would guess hot pipe against something as first thing to have investigated.

 

[mayer]

If it is from the flat upstairs, then it is up to the owner to sort it.
It might be a hot pipe (a hot water outlet pipe, or a heating system pipe) which is installed too tight to woodwork, most likely.
But it also can be caused by an old motorised valve faulty and slipping inside while heating running.
I would guess hot pipe against something as first thing to have investigated.

Thank you Best.
If I am hearing tapping noise from the ceiling surely the tenants living upstairs should hear that same noise from that exact place where the cylinder tank is fitted. I will speak to the landlord of the flat upstairs and see what he does. Its very unlikely he will do anything since I know him very well. He doesnot care about other people living in the block as long as he gets the rent. Will update you on this situation.
Many Thanks

 

[Chuck]

I know that upstairs flat had a leak from the cylinder tank upstairs and they stopped the leak. Since then I have problem of this annoying tapping noise. Never had the noise before.

The leak may have soaked some timbers and caused them to swell and tighten around a heating pipe. If this is the case, there is a fair chance it will fix itself as the damp woodwork dries out. This could take a few weeks to happen.

 

[Best]

I hadn't thought of damp wood as a possible cause.
Let's hope it does improve