My Ceiling In My Chicago Home Looks Water Damaged – What Do I Need To Do?

6/28/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is committed to restoring your home to its original status.

SERVPRO Can Fix Water Damaged Ceilings in Chicago and Prevent Further Problems

Anytime you have water problems, you need immediate mitigation. Water damage to a ceiling can cause quite a few problems. We repair and restore ceilings in Chicago and leave them “Like it never even happened.”

What are the signs of a damaged ceiling?

We specialize in water removal in Chicago and can help restore your ceiling and any other damaged areas. There are specific things you can look for if you think your ceiling requires repair from water intrusion.

    •    Discoloration
    •    Condensation around ceiling lights
    •    Soft spots from wet material
    •    Drip marks near the top of walls
    •    Bubbling on the surface area
    •    Warping of tiles or surface

Ceiling Repair & Restoration

Finding the source of the water loss is key to taking care of the problem. If the source of the leak is in the home, we fix that first. If the water loss comes from a roof leak, our team can repair or tarp, minor damage. Significant roof repairs will need to be handled right away by a qualified roofer. Contact your insurance company immediately if this is the case. If light fixtures or other electrical devices were exposed to the moisture, turn off the electricity before doing anything else. Next, we move onto repairing your ceiling. This includes:

    •    Moisture testing
    •    Water removal – portable pumps are often used
    •    Drying with air movers and dehumidifiers
    •    Clean and sanitize
    •    Replacing tiles or panels as needed
    •    Repainting if needed

If you have ceiling tiles, it can be cheaper to replace the tiles rather than restore them. Removing water stains from certain types of ceiling material is not always possible.

SERVPRO is committed to restoring your home to its original status. Contact SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City at (773) 337-3993 for quality water removal service that is Faster to Any Size Disaster.