The list on the right are all signs that the plasterboard sheets on your ceiling are starting to sag and will get worse over time if not addressed.

Once a ceiling starts to fail it is only a matter of time before the whole thing will come down if nothing is done so it’s better to address it sooner rather than later if you notice any of the tell-tale signs.

The Causes

Ceiling plasterboard sheets start sagging because the fixings (glue and nails/csrews) holding the sheets in place are failing and can no longer support the weight of the ceiling. The are 2 main reasons for this.

The Solution

There are 2 ways to fix a ceiling once it’s started sagging depending on how bad the ceiling is;

Once a ceiling starts to fail it is only a matter of time before the whole thing will come down if nothing is done so it’s better to address it sooner rather than later if you notice any of the tell-tale signs.

A ceiling can be sagging quite a lot before it becomes noticeable. It usually becomes an issue when it gets so bad that a section drops completely or when a property is sold and a building inspector notices a problem in while in the roof

We believe that a lot of plasterboard ceilings won’t last as long as the rest of the house so it will be an issue that most people will have to deal with at some stage as homeowners.

The sooner you can have any issues addressed the cheaper and less disruptive it is likely to be.

What to do Next

If you have any concerns over your ceiling call, text or email us for professional advice

If work is required we have a dedicated ceiling repair team who will;

Rates

Rescrew existing ceilings – From $40/m2 + GST

Remove and replace ceilings – From $65/m2 + GST