Water Damaged Ceiling Repair in Your Naples Home

3/1/2022 (Permalink)

Don't ignore your water damaged ceiling. Call SERVPRO to investigate.

SERVPRO Technicians Figure Out the Cause of the Damage Before Proceeding with the Repair

Perhaps the most dangerous effect a water disaster can have on your home is ceiling water damage. Water can compromise the structural integrity of your ceiling, which is, of course, a critical section of your home. A weakened ceiling could lead to many possible dangerous scenarios – small holes can get much more significant when neglected, the ceiling can get warped or sag, or even worse, it could cave in altogether. 

Many causes of water damage to your Naples home targets the ceiling. In a house with a single story, the damage may be from a leaking roof or broken water pipe. In a home with two levels, damage can be from a leaking toilet or shower that can impact the first floor's ceiling. Regardless of the cause, the important thing is always to address water damage so the problem does not worsen. 

The first thing to do is to call us at SERVPRO. We can use our professional knowledge on water remediation to find the root cause and fix any subsequent damage. Upon arriving at your home, we locate the reason for repairs quickly. The first symptom of a water damaged ceiling is staining of a brownish or yellowish color. A sure sign of a compromised ceiling is sagging. Both indicate water damage, even when there is no dripping water. 

Once our SERVPRO technician finds the problem, we remove the part of the ceiling affected by the damage, which is done by measuring the damaged section and marking the area to be cut. A square cut is made, making it easier to measure out the replacement piece. If the problem is caught in time, the area should be small, making the work easier. 

We pay attention to any water damaged wood since wood is especially vulnerable to moisture. The greatest danger here is for mildew and mold to develop in it. We clean up any mold if it is present and ensure the wood is dry before continuing further repairs. 

After the area is thoroughly dried, new drywall is put in to replace the damaged section. Drywall compound generally dries overnight, and we apply another coat the next day. Once that is dry, sanding is done before painting it to match the rest of your ceiling. 

A water damaged ceiling is something that needs attention immediately, so if your ceiling needs repair from a water disaster, contact SERVPRO of Naples/Marco Island. Contact us anytime at (239) 302-5700 - we bring the necessary tools and skills to your home to fix the problem efficiently and promptly.