Is it Time to Fix Your Ceilings?

If you have a damaged ceiling, it’s essential to know what damage it has and how to fix it. If you don’t hire a professional to do the work, you could end up worsening the problem or even endangering your home. We have recently launched our sister company RCI Perth to on-board all Ceiling & Insulation work. If you’re in need of ceiling repairs in Perth, contact our team today.

Know what damage your ceiling may have

If your ceiling is damaged, you should know what damage it may have.

• Water Damage: Water can cause a lot of problems to a home. It can cause sagging, mold and mildew growth, and more. If there is visible water damage on your ceiling or walls. In that case, you should call in professionals who will come out to assess the situation and make recommendations for fixing it.
• Sagging Ceilings: When ceilings sag due to age or poor installation practices (or both), this can lead to major structural issues that need immediate attention from an experienced contractor who knows how to fix these problems. The longer you wait without getting help, though, could lead to further complications when trying to repair them later.

Water damaged ceilings

Water damage can happen in many ways. If you have a leak anywhere in your home, whether from a roof, window, or toilet, the ceiling might be damaged by water damage. A flood will also cause the plaster to crack and fall off. Water damage to ceilings is only sometimes apparent and can sometimes look like dirt on the surface of the ceiling. You must get your ceiling fixed if there is any sign of water damage. Otherwise, it can lead to mold growth which could be dangerous for your health and even lead to building collapse.

Sagging ceilings

Sagging ceilings are standard in older homes but can also happen in modern buildings.

Causes of sagging ceilings

Sagging ceilings are caused by several things, including water damage and the weight of the ceiling. Water damage can cause your interior walls to weaken over time, which then causes the drywall on top of those walls to sag under its weight. The weight from above will pull any already soft material down further until it becomes a permanent dip in your ceiling’s surface. Sagging ceilings can also be caused by structural problems with your home’s foundation or framing materials not built for long-term use (such as plywood).

Fixing sagging ceilings if you’re handy

If you’re handy with construction projects around the house and have some spare time on your hands, several solutions may fix your sagging ceilings without having to call an expert contractor:

Make sure you hire experts to do the job.

When hiring a contractor, you must hire the right person for the job. It would help if you had someone insured with the right experience and who is also reliable. Additionally, they must be affordable.

Conclusion

If you want to know if your ceiling needs fixing, the best way is to do a simple inspection. Find out what damage has been done and whether it can be improved. You can also take some time to read up on how to fix a ceiling yourself or hire an expert who will do the job for you. Contact our team at RCI Perth for all ceiling concerns.