house inspection question

[Grace]

This spot is on the window sill? How big? Are you positive it is from a leak? Did you look at the window frame, directly above the spot? Is there anything showing there?

[joycenalex]

1- on the sill, totally dry, when i put the winter plastic on the interior window ledge in november, it wasn't there, drywall is totally dry, above and below frame, no other discolorations anywhere else visible. 2-1in x 3 in, very small reeally. 3-yes, no water pipes on that side of the house, for rain to come in thru that window, it'd have to be parallel to ground, so my unproved suspicion is channeling of water along the support interior framing....however, i will go outside, when someone is here to hold the ladder in place, and look along the exterior window frames on that side of the house for any other visible problems. thanks, i appreciate your questions, this helps.

[Taz_Zoee]

I would think if it were a "leak" it wouldn't be just one small spot. It sounds like it might be from condensation. The cold of outside mixed with the warmth of the house causes moisture. But I'm not an expert here.
Good luck, I hope you can get it all fixed up.

[lizbud]

I think I'd hire a inspector to check out all all possibilties. They do it for
a living & wouldn't be biased one way or another. I used one to check out
every house I thought about buying & the cost was reasonable. (150.00)

Good luck finding a answer.

[Medusa]

I think I'd call an inspector who will be impartial. If you call the roofer first, he may try to dodge the issue. Good luck.