Water damage is every homeowner’s nightmare, especially if the damage is not noticed or rectified on time, while it is still in the first stages. Unfortunately, often a house may have a leak somewhere which is so small that it goes unnoticed for a long time until the dripping starts to damage the plaster of the ceiling or you notice mold growing on the ceiling, which is a sure sign of water damage.
There are a few different ways that your ceiling can be damaged by water – your roof may have a leak, you may have a leaking pipe in your ceiling, if your hot water boiler is in the ceiling it could have leaked or burst, or your air conditioner could have a leak. The best way to find out what has caused the water damage is to contact a water damage restoration company and ask them to come and inspect your home to find the source of the problem.
When it comes to damaged ceilings it is extremely important to get it taken care of the moment you notice that there is a problem. The longer the water seeps into the ceiling the more chance there is that the water will leak and ruin other parts of your home and your furniture or even that it will collapse.
The first step to take when you notice water damage to your ceiling is to have it inspected and to find the source of the problem.
The water damage restoration company will either help you repair the problem that is causing the damage or they will refer you to an expert who will do a good job.
Once the source of the problem has been detected and rectified it is time to repair the damaged ceiling. If there is already mold growing on your ceiling it is very important to have the restoration company take care of this as soon as possible because it can be hazardous to your health, not to mention that it is very unsightly.
Don’t start doing any repair work until the area is fully dry, this may take some time, but the water damage restoration company can help you with this too.
Petaluma Restoration recommends having your home or business inspected periodically to make sure that your roof and pipes are in good order and are not leaking. It is better to catch a rusty pipe and repair it before it becomes a leaky pipe and you have to repair your whole ceiling.
If you have all the tools and knowhow you can wait until the ceiling is dry and cut a piece of drywall to fit the damaged area. We recommend hiring a contractor to replace the damaged ceiling if you are not experienced at doing this kind of work.
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Petaluma Restoration will gladly inspect your Petaluma premises for water damage and advise you on the best way to restore your water damaged ceiling. Just give us a call, we’re always happy to help.
