Looking for rough price for wall and ceiling issue

Weggy

Hi all

Hoping a builder is lurking!

We've noticed a bulge in the downstairs ceiling, next to the exterior wall (which is above a patio door). Had the floorboards up above it and can see the ceiling below is sagging, with what looks like dampness. We've then looked outside and can clearly see several cracks in the mortar between the brickwork.

So, question is, what needs doing? Clearly we need to fill the cracks in the exterior wall. Do we then need to apply some kind of sealant to stop moisture coming in through any other points in the wall? What do we do about the ceiling? At the moment, the saggy area is approx 2 foot by 2 foot. The ceiling is artex'd. Do we need to replace the whole ceiling? Or can a builder remove the bad section only?

Any help/thoughts would be much appreciated!

Weggy

Can anyone help?

albalad

the damaged section of ceiling/plasterboard can be removed and replaced very easily , the problem will be patching the artex back in ! You may have to have the ceiling redone./plastered
The question is , what has caused the cracks in the exterior wall in the first place ?
Is it a new or newish house ?

nelly_2

The ceilling as albalad say is easy and will cost roughly £150 to £200, matching artex invisibly is virtualy impossible.

Weggy

Thanks guys.

The house is from the 1970's. Dont know what's caused the cracks but both of our neighbours have visibly patched up cracks in the same sort of area (above the patio door).

We were looking to move anyway, so I think we're just looking to patch the place up really......

Weggy

Just another question if possible.......

How is the damaged piece of ceiling replaced? ie is it done from the floor below, is it done from the floor above, or both? We're just wondering if we ok to fit our new carpet upstairs as originally planned.....

Thanks again

nelly_2

from below, your ok to fit the carpet