Ceiling just fell on my head...

Ahleckz · 11 Jan 2010 at 23:52

So, my ceiling in my bedroom just literally fell on my head as I was studying...

This is going to be a nice fun job to fix. Any builders or the like able to give me a rough figure of prices?

Protip - If you hear cracking, don't look up. Just get out of the room!

Ahleckz · 11 Jan 2010 at 23:57

OK, got a picture up.
There was a leak at the other end of the room the other day but it stopped. Assume it just went into the cavity instead. However, when it came down there wasn't any water - Slighty musky smell which suggests there has been damp on it but it isn't soaking or anything.

Now very concerned about ceilings in adjoining rooms!

Ahleckz · 11 Jan 2010 at 23:59

You people are mean! I almost died!

What am I missing about cats? :S

Ahleckz · 12 Jan 2010 at 00:16

Nah, I own the flat. Hopefully claim it on the building insurance for the entire block though.

Ahleckz · 12 Jan 2010 at 00:21

shifty_uk said:
Must....breath!

You're a 21 year old student yet 'own' the flat?

Sorry, my dad owns it - but I live in it for free. He's said that it's basically mine, but he won't put my name on the deeds until I'm older as he thinks I'll end up selling it to follow some ridiculous dream...He's a sensible bloke.

Ahleckz · 12 Jan 2010 at 01:02

Hah, haven't seen the ol' ceiling cat picture in ages.
I'm actually relocating to the living room to sleep now as I don't trust the rest of the ceiling and my cat, who is always locked out of my bedroom, has come and slept with me. Smug bugger!

These old Glasgow tenements are rubbish!

Ahleckz · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:09

I must admit, there has been a smirk brought to my face. But still, a bloody pain in the bottom!

Got the builders, plumbers and plasterers all round tomorrow. Just concerned about the rest of it coming down, or it spreading to a adjoining room!

Randomtom, I'm going mental over a lack of a ceiling...Don't know about the rest of these goons though!

Ahleckz · 12 Jan 2010 at 23:04

'Wes said:
I seriously dare you to ask the builder to check for cats, or at least get the picture of ceiling cat / spiderman and show it him and how it happened.

Haha, so tempted... I could probably shove my kitty up there somehow too!

Ahleckz · 13 Jan 2010 at 18:50

Got quoted £500 for replacing the ceiling...
That seems awfully cheap...

Ahleckz · 14 Jan 2010 at 12:03

No builders/plasterers on 'ere then?
Just wanting to find out if my quote of £500 is unrealistic and it's going to be a shoddy job. I thought it would be much more.

Ahleckz · 23 Jan 2010 at 19:33

Look what I've got!

Ahleckz · 24 Jan 2010 at 13:12

Oh crikey, it's never going to end is it!

Just as well I didn't post pictures of the rest of the plastering getting done 'ere - this thread could last for ever!