Lath & Plaster Ceiling Collapse and Full Reinstatement in Marchmont, Edinburgh
A homeowner in a traditional Victorian tenement in Marchmont experienced a partial ceiling collapse in the bedroom following a hidden water leak from the flat above.
Policyholder Case Study – Lath & Plaster Ceiling Collapse and Full Reinstatement
Location: Marchmont, Edinburgh
Client: Homeowner (Policyholder – Insurer referred)
Situation:
A homeowner in a traditional Victorian tenement in Marchmont experienced a partial ceiling collapse in the bedroom following a hidden water leak from the flat above. The lath and plaster ceiling was saturated and unsafe, with visible bowing and detached decorative cornice sections. The policyholder contacted their insurer, who instructed Insurepair to manage the full trace, strip-out, and reinstatement works.
Our Insurance Reinstatement Scope Included:
Safe removal and disposal of all damaged lath and plaster
Careful retention and specialist restoration of existing cornice
Timber treatment to ceiling joists to prevent future decay
Reinstatement of traditional lath and plaster ceiling to match original character
Full surface plaster skim
Painting and decorating using colour-matched finishes
The property was fully restored to its pre-loss condition, with the homeowner particularly impressed by the quality of the plasterwork and care taken with the ornate features. Our reinstatement team completed the works within the insurer’s agreed scope and timescale, and we provided all final reports, warranties, and photographic evidence for claim completion.