A broken pipe above your ceiling can turn an ordinary day into a full-blown emergency. It starts with a small drip, then a bubble forms in the paint, and within minutes, water is pouring through the drywall and pooling on your floor. At Dwyer Restoration, we’ve seen it too many times to count, and we act fast when ceilings are involved. A water pipe break doesn’t give you much time to think, but we give you the confidence to move forward with the right help.
Once we arrive, our first step is to shut off the water supply and check for safety hazards. If a ceiling is sagging or collapsing, we make the area safe before removing the damaged sections. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to track how far the water spread behind the surface. Water always moves downward, so what started in a bathroom upstairs might end up damaging drywall, insulation, light fixtures, or the flooring below. Our team begins water extraction & removal immediately to stop the problem from growing.
Drying, Cleaning, and Rebuilding
Ceiling damage is more than just visual. Soaked drywall can crumble, but insulation behind it often holds moisture much longer. We remove what cannot be dried, dry the framing, and treat the area with antimicrobial agents to prevent microbial growth. If the ceiling is part of a larger affected zone, we inspect nearby areas — walls, adjacent rooms, even HVAC ductwork — to make sure nothing is missed.
Once the area is fully dry, we move into repairs. Our structural restoration team replaces drywall, textures the surface to match, repaints, and ensures lighting or fan mounts are secure again. If the pipe break affected flooring or contents below, we include contents restoration services or refer to trusted plumbing professionals for final repairs.
Acting Fast Makes All the Difference
Ceiling pipe breaks often happen at the worst times — overnight, while you’re at work, or during a vacation. Water can pour for hours before someone notices. If you return home to soaked furniture or a collapsed ceiling, we’re available 24/7 to respond. Our emergency water restoration crews don’t just patch up the surface. We fix the issue from top to bottom, quickly and thoroughly.
You deserve a team that treats your home like their own. At Dwyer Restoration, we show up prepared and act with urgency, professionalism, and respect. A flooded ceiling may feel overwhelming, but we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners get through it with less stress and better results.
