Ceiling cracks in room below bathroom

[Dave1312]

Hi

I’m after some advice. Not the greatest at DIY so wanted to make sure I am doing things right. Had a leak in bathroom with water getting through the seal. That’s been repaired but I worry whenever anyone is in the shower that it’s going to come down.

Wasn’t sure if I cut scrim tape the join back together and then re skim this area or would I need the full board cut out and replaced.

 

[blup]

You can out the board affected, wide enough to be able to fix to the nearest joists with plasterboard screws, then tape and skim. A local handyman would do it if your not up to the job. It is likely that wider area has been soaked than is visible if it was a gradual leak. But it won't come down in the meantime, or cause major problems if it did

Blup

 

[Dave1312]

Thanks for your reply. The are with the biggest gap would that be the screws have come loose. I’m worried if the joists have also got wet and have started to rot although I can’t see any screws in this section.

 

[blup]

Joists should be fine, let them dry out if damp

Blup