Cracks, Holes and Water-Stained Ceilings
Provide full-ceiling photos and close-ups. A small anchor/hole differs from recurring cracks or a wet stain. Active moisture should be addressed before closing/finishing the surface.
Drywall vs Plaster Ceiling Surfaces
Material changes repair method. Old plaster can be loose beyond the visible crack; specialty ornamental plaster is not ordinary drywall repair.
Patch, Skim Coat and Paint-Ready Finish
Define whether the goal is localized patch, broader skim or paint-ready prep. Painting can be separately included only when scoped.
Texture Removal or Matching
Existing texture may be difficult to match exactly. Large texture removal can increase prep/dust and may expose old coatings/materials requiring specialist review.
Active Leak and Structural-Sag Boundaries
A sagging, wet or unstable ceiling is not a cosmetic patch. Roof/plumbing issues and structural movement need qualified resolution first.
Ceiling Repair vs Full Drywall Installation
Use Drywall & Wall Repair for localized surfaces, Drywall Installation for larger board replacement and Interior Painting for finish coats. Use Contact with cause/history.
Before Ceiling Repair Is Scheduled
Measure the damaged area and note when the crack, hole or stain appeared and whether it has changed. Photograph nearby fixtures, seams and any sagging. If a leak was involved, state when the source was repaired and whether the area is fully dry. Loose plaster, extensive sagging or active moisture should be evaluated before patching/skim work hides the condition.