Serving Boca Raton
Ceiling & Roof Leak Water Damage Repair in Boca Raton, FL
The leak is traced above the stain and corrected, wet insulation comes out, the cavity is dried to a reading, and only then is the ceiling repaired. The leak is traced uphill from the stain and corrected before anything else. Soaked insulation comes out of the cavity, the framing and the back of the ceiling are dried and read to the dry standard, and only then is the ceiling repaired and painted, so the stain does not return through new paint.
No obligation: the assessment comes before any scope
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Sealed air movers and dehumidifiers bring framing, subfloor and drywall back to a measured dry standard, with daily readings logged from inside the material.
- Mold Inspection & Testing
An independent assessor confirms whether the assembly that got wet is actually dry, whether growth started while it was not, and how far it reaches.
Frequently asked questions
The ceiling is wet and the roof is fine. Where is it coming from?
Most likely the deck above that room. A terrace built over living space has a waterproof layer under its tile, and once that fails the water is inside the deck structure rather than on top of it. It then finds a path down into the ceiling below, often some distance from wherever the membrane actually gave way.
Does the deck have to be taken up?
Usually, at least along the wet run. The membrane is buried under a mortar bed and tile, so it cannot be inspected or repaired from above without lifting the finish. It is also the only way to dry the fill underneath, which holds a great deal of water and will keep feeding the ceiling if it is left.
The surface has been patched. Why is the ceiling still wet?
Because the fill under the deck is still holding what it took in. Lightweight concrete soaks up a lot and releases it slowly downward, so sealing the top face only stops it getting worse. The deck is read with a probe and dried from below, and the ceiling stays open until both are steady.
Read it with the local conditions on the Boca Raton page.