if there is a leak (bubble)in a ceiling, should you drain it or wait for a plumber/carpenter?

Answer 1

I would use a large container under the area and drain it to prevent more damage and get the water out before mold can start. I had a bad leak upstairs than run down to the living room ceiling, as soon as I had the water shut off I started draining the bubbles in the ceiling by pushing a screw driver thru the sheetrock in several places. The holes were easy to patch and only a small area of sheetrock had to be replaced.

Answer 2

I don't know how big this bubble is but, I would get a pail, maybe a couple of pails, then take a Phillips screw driver and make a small hole in the center of the ceiling before it comes down, then let it drain into the buckets.

You didn't say where you thought this was coming from, the rain, an upstairs toilet, the tub? try and find out to correct it before the repairman comes unless it's already corrected.

Answer 3

DONT POP IT! Just let it drain itself....Let it sit there...andd wait for the carpenter. We had the same problem at my old house....butttttttt it was new....Soooo we just called the home builders to fix it. haha.

Answer 4

I would not try and drain it myself, you never no if there is electric wiring hanging around up there,don't think you would want to disturb anything that may hurt you ,you never no better safe than electrocuted

Answer 5

you better get on your roof and find the problem get a tarp and when you can fix it pay wise then you better do it fast but yes you need to drain it quick before it does anymore damage hurry