Ceiling flooded. What next?
A defective small pipe in the bath at second floor made some water to pour into the ceiling below and made its way out through drywall. I replaced the defective pipe and the water getting out the ceiling finally stopped. Now there are several wet spots and lines on the ceiling. No electrical cables nearby. At this point the only damage that I can see is the paint on the ceiling, unless I have to tear it off. Questions:
1) What shd I do next? Is there a chance for mold to develop inside the ceiling? Can I dry the water completely without removing the ceiling or parts of it? When can I try to re-paint the ceiling?
2) Before checking with insurance, is there a chance they'll cover the costs if it turns out that will be a lot more than I'm thinking now? If yes, what's the process to get the insurance involved and what shd I do before this?
1) What shd I do next? Is there a chance for mold to develop inside the ceiling? Can I dry the water completely without removing the ceiling or parts of it? When can I try to re-paint the ceiling?
2) Before checking with insurance, is there a chance they'll cover the costs if it turns out that will be a lot more than I'm thinking now? If yes, what's the process to get the insurance involved and what shd I do before this?