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Stains, drips and soft spots overhead in Lilburn

Ceiling and Wall Leaks in Lilburn, GA

Is a brown patch spreading across the ceiling, or a wall damp to the touch? Ceiling and wall leaks in Lilburn, GA can start with a pipe, an appliance upstairs or the roof. Note where the stain sits and call (678) 835-3780.

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Technician on a stepladder testing a brown ceiling stain with a moisture meter

Step back and get help if

  • Water dripping from a light or a ceiling fan: out of the room, everyone. If it hums, smells burnt or sparks, dial 911.

  • The ceiling is sagging, bulging or holding water: keep everyone out from under it. Wet drywall can give way without warning.

  • Water running down a wall near switches or outlets: stay clear of that wall, and dial 911 if anything buzzes, sparks or smells hot.

  • Power lines down in the yard: nobody goes near them. 911 is for anyone in danger; the line itself can be reported to Georgia Power, 1-888-891-0938.

Local numbers and facts

  • For peeling paint or discoloration, UGA Extension's checklist says to locate the source of moisture and eliminate it, then get the area dry inside 24 to 48 hours.

  • With no clear roof or upstairs source, the water meter can show whether a supply line is leaking. The steps are in the leak-finding guide, written from Gwinnett County's leak page.

What sets the scope of a ceiling job

There is no price on this page. The scope depends on how large the stained area is, what the ceiling is made of, whether insulation above it is wet, and how many rooms sit under the source. Finding and stopping the water is part of the job. Photos from below and a note on when the stain grows help the first call.

What people ask before they call

How serious is a ceiling leak, from 1 to 10?

Eight to ten: water dripping from a light, a ceiling that sags or bulges, or wiring in the picture. Leave the room, and 911 is the call for sparks or a scorched smell. Four to seven: the stain is spreading or the drywall has gone soft, so call (678) 835-3780. One to three: an old stain that has stopped, worth a photo and some watching.

Is the leak from the roof or from a pipe?

Pencil the stain's edge with a date, then watch. Growth only after rain suggests the roof or a window. Growth on dry days suggests a pipe or an appliance. Either clue helps on the call.

Does paint hide the problem for good?

Paint on a damp ceiling hides the stain and leaves the water running. UGA Extension names the moisture source first and drying second, and the EPA says paint and caulk do not belong on moldy surfaces.

Is a mold test needed after a leak?

UGA Extension's checklist calls a test generally unnecessary, and UGA's field report agrees that an expensive one is not needed. What counts is where the water came from, plus any blackish or greenish staining or a musty smell.

Can the wet ceiling stay up?

The EPA says to dry everything completely. Items that soak up water, such as ceiling tile and carpet, can end up a total loss once mold sets in. Whether a given sheet of drywall stays is a call for someone standing in the room.

Is ceiling leak work offered in Tucker and Snellville too?

Yes. Calls from water damage in Tucker and water damage in Snellville are covered along with Lilburn. Mention the room, the stain's width and any link to rainfall, then call (678) 835-3780.

Looking up before you call

  1. 1

    Stay out from under any sag or bulge.

  2. 2

    Trace the stain's outline in pencil and jot the date beside it.

  3. 3

    Note whether it grows after rain, on dry days, or after the shower or washer runs.

  4. 4

    Check upstairs sinks, tubs and the washer for drips, only from a dry spot.

  5. 5

    Call (678) 835-3780 and give the room, how wide the stain is and what you noted.

The wettest months on the calendar

In the 1991-2020 normals for the Atlanta airport station, July leads with 4.75 inches of rain, then March with 4.68 and January with 4.59. The same table shows 1.0 to 1.6 days a month with an inch or more. A stain that grows right after a hard rain says something about where to look.

Opening a ceiling: who does it

Cutting into a ceiling or an upstairs wall can be a job for more than one trade. What Georgia and the three city offices say about who does what is on choosing a contractor.

Keep the address, the wet room and the flooring type handy, then call (678) 835-3780. For a rental, contact the landlord or property manager first.

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