What’s Hiding Behind that Hole in the Wall?

Around this time of year, things tend to get a little spooky. The nights are longer, the owls hoot mysteriously from their roosts, and everywhere you go, pumpkins follow you with their evil grins. It’s easy to get carried away in the spirit of Halloween, as long as it’s all in good fun. However, when it comes to drywall repair in Orlando, something sinister may be hiding behind your walls–something that needs the attention of the professionals.

Whether you are dealing with a small dent or a large chunk missing out of your wall, there are some things hiding behind the sheetrock that you really don’t want to mess with. Here are a few reasons why it’s best to let the experts take care of all your drywall repair and replacement needs:

• Plumbing: When your house is built, your contractors need a way to let water flow freely to your bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, and so on. In many rooms of your home, you’ll find plumbing pipes running through the walls to reach their final destinations. It’s easy for an inexperienced DIYer to cut a little too far into the sheetrock that needs to be replaced and nick a pipe; doing so can leave you with a huge mess and a lack of water pressure, at the very least.

• Electrical wiring: Take a moment to think about just how many items in your house run on electricity. You’ve got your lights, your air conditioning, your kitchen appliances, entertainment gadgets, your washer and dryer, and so on. It goes without saying that it takes a lot of carefully-laid electrical wiring to make sure each and every one of these devices gets the power it needs to run smoothly. The pros know how to account for your wiring while replacing your drywall, leaving your power source unharmed.

• Mold and other allergens: Especially if you’re having your drywall replaced due to water damage, there’s a good chance there might be mold or other allergens making their home in the support structure of your walls. You may have the forethought to wear a mask and gloves when taking care of your project, but any contamination may lead to your family members and guests getting sick. It’s best to leave these tricky problems to those who know how to deal with them.

While (we hope) there aren’t any spooky monsters hiding behind your walls, there are very real issues you could run into if you fly blindly into your Orlando drywall repair project. This fall, put your trust in the experts at New Ceilings. To learn more or to schedule your initial consultation, give us a call at (407) 378-6040 today.