First — Don’t Panic
A leaking tile roof feels like a crisis but in most cases the damage is manageable if you act quickly. Follow the steps below and you can often prevent your ceiling from collapsing while you wait for us to come out. These steps are not a guarantee but they usually work.
What To Do If Your Ceiling Is Sagging or Dripping
Your ceiling is stained, sagging, or dripping — and it looks like it could collapse any moment. Here is what to do right now:
Place a bucket under the middle of the stain or drip
Position your bucket directly below the center of the water stain or sagging area in your ceiling. The middle is usually where the water is pooling.
Punch a small hole through the drywall with a screwdriver
Take a screwdriver and carefully punch a small hole all the way through the drywall at the center of the sag or stain. This relieves the water pressure that is building up and causing the ceiling to bulge.
Be ready — water may come out quickly
Once you punch the hole, be prepared for water to flow out quickly into your bucket. Have towels nearby just in case.
Adjust the bucket position if needed
Once the water is flowing you may need to reposition your bucket to catch it properly. Watch where the stream is going and adjust accordingly.
Empty the bucket as needed
Keep an eye on the bucket and empty it regularly — especially during heavy rain. A full bucket that overflows defeats the whole purpose.
Call Tile Roof Specialists right away
Call us as soon as possible at 407-298-1117 so we can come out and assess the situation. The sooner we get there the better.
🔦 If You Can Access Your Attic
Carefully make your way to the leaky area in the attic. Look for the drip and wet decking and place a bucket or large pot directly under it.
Important: Be careful not to set the bucket on the soft or sagging part of the ceiling — place it on a solid joist or board so it does not fall through.
Under the bucket place a sheet of plastic to catch any overflow. A shower curtain works great for this.
Empty the bucket regularly — especially if it is raining hard. Do not let it overflow.
⚠ Important Safety Note
If your ceiling looks like it is about to completely collapse, stay out of that room and keep family members and pets away from the area. A collapsing ceiling is dangerous. Your safety is more important than any bucket or container. Call us immediately at 407-298-1117 and we will help you figure out next steps.
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Tile Roof Specialists, Inc. has been serving Central Florida homeowners since 1985. We have seen every kind of tile roof emergency and we know how to fix them. When you call us you are talking directly to Steve or Marshall — the owners — not a call center. We will give you honest advice and get to you as quickly as we can.