The challenge
- Water-damaged ceiling with soft, sagging edges
- Wet materials around the vanity and walls
- Joists and framing hidden behind the ceiling
Local project case study
Bathroom Ceiling Water Damage Tear-Out in Colton
Water damaged a bathroom ceiling and vanity wall. Here is how our San Bernardino crew removed the wet materials so the structure could dry.
- Colton, CA
- (760) 848-7118
- CategoryWater damage
- LocationColton, CA
- PropertyHome
- Handled byGreen Planet Restoration of San Bernardino
Project summary
Water damaged the ceiling and vanity wall of a bathroom in Colton. Our San Bernardino crew gutted the vanity area, removed the wet drywall and ceiling down to the joists, and hauled the debris out so the structure could dry and be rebuilt.
- Project type
- Water damage
- Location
- Colton, CA
- Area affected
- Bathroom ceiling, vanity wall and joists
- Local branch
- Green Planet Restoration of San Bernardino
Our response
- Vanity area gutted
- Wet drywall and ceiling removed down to the joists
- Debris bagged and hauled out
The result
- Ceiling joists and wall framing exposed to dry
- Bathroom ready for drying and rebuild
Photos from this job
Real photos from our crew on site. No stock images.
Common questions
Why remove a wet ceiling instead of drying it?
Ceiling drywall that has sagged or softened loses its strength and can fall. Removing it also lets the joists above dry.
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