Home repairs can be daunting. When you notice a crack in your ceiling, it can be quite alarming because there are several unknowns hiding behind that crack. How serious is the damage? What kind of repairs do you need? Is this something that can be done yourself, or do you need to call in a professional? In the first episode of At Home With Family Handyman’s Ask…Scott McGillivray, Scott breaks down what to do in this situation.
What’s the Concern With a Crack in a Ceiling?
In the premiere episode of Ask… Scott McGillivary, a viewer submitted a video of the crack in their ceiling for Scott to review. In the video, you can see the large cracks in the ceiling, and then a huge chunk crashes down. The falling pieces break a microwave and a bookshelf that were in the room. In the aftermath, you can clearly see the beams above.
The questions that the viewers have for Scott are:
- Was there anything they could have done to stop the ceiling from falling once they noticed the cracks?
- What do they need to do now?
What’s Scott’s Take?
Scott draws on personal experience for his answer to this question. He explains that cracks like that in the ceiling are a sign of many more problems to come. He likens it to an onion; the cracks are only the first layer. It’s time to call in professional help as quickly as possible to mitigate any further damage.
Scott warns that a crack in one’s ceiling isn’t something a DIYer should take on repairing by themselves. He recounts the story of the time he was on a job site where there was a similar ceiling issue. Even though he was wearing the proper safety equipment, the first piece of the ceiling that fell on him knocked his helmet off. The second piece left a large gouge in the side of his head.
If you see a crack in your ceiling, Scott says to move what you can out of the room and call a professional immediately. They’ll be able to repair the damage, install proper drywall and help you find the underlying cause quickly. Time is of the essence here; the sooner you address the problem, the less damage there will be down the line.
Tune in to Ask…Scott McGillivray on At Home with Family Handyman for epic builds, DIY fails and pro tips from a guy who’s seen it all.
About the Expert
- Scott McGillivray is a triple-threat expert in real estate, renovation, and finance with decades of experience in the field. Best known for the award-winning series Income Property, he is the host of At Home With Family Handyman’s Ask… Scott McGillivray.
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