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Thanks. That’s really helpful.

Thanks. So we could fill the bits between the plasterboard ourselves and then get someone in to skim?

Thanks. What type of filler would you suggest us to use between the plasterboards? We are planning to fill the gaps between the plasterboards, sand down and then paint if that is at all possible. Think it’s probably the easiest option.

The first floor bedroom is above. The ceiling is in a room at ground level. It's a victorian house if that helps at all.

A section of our ceiling fell in and has left the original lath and plaster exposed. We're looking to replace the ceiling ourselves (as much as possible). Our plan, which is what has been suggested by all builders that have visited to quote, is to remove the plasterboard ceiling left and the...

Thanks that’s helpful. We do have furniture underneath the ceiling so wouldn’t be ideal if it falls. Is it a relatively simple job if it’s just plasterboard that is coming off for no other reason than it is old?

Thanks for your reply. The house is about 120 years old. Assuming the problem is just that the ceiling is failing how long would this take to fix? Is a partial ceiling repair relatively simple and quick?

Thanks. That’s helpful. Nothing majorly heavy that wasnt there before. Part of the wardrobe sits above the crack but it was the wardrobe was there when we moved in too. We havent dropped anything heavy recently either.

Thanks for your reply. No dipping in the bedroom floor above, but it’s laminate over floorboards so not sure that it would show. Just really odd that is was so sudden. Moved in a few months ago so not really sure if it’s original ceiling or just plasterboard.

Thanks for your reply. No movement when we push it, but it has dipped down slightly where the two cracks meet. Based on what you see do you think it’s structural or bad plastering?

Hello, looking for some help on this long, diagonal crack that has appeared on the living room ceiling of my victorian house (waiting for the professional to visit but looking for someone to help in the meantime). This diagonal crack appeared last night out of nowhere so quite concerned. I had...