Water Dripping From the Ceiling: What to Do Right Now
Act fast
Put a bucket under the drip, move furniture and electronics, and if the ceiling is bulging, poke a small hole to release the water before the drywall collapses.
Find the source
If the drip is under a bathroom, the usual suspects are a failed toilet wax ring, a cracked shower pan, a leaking tub drain or a supply line. If it only drips when it rains, it may be the roof, not plumbing.
Shut off the water
If the drip continues with nothing running, a supply pipe is leaking. Turn off the main water shutoff and call an emergency plumber.
Electronic leak detection
Rather than cutting open large sections of ceiling, Ace Empire Plumbing uses acoustic and thermal leak detection to pinpoint the leak so only a small opening is needed.
Don't wait
Even a slow drip causes mold within 24–48 hours. Our emergency plumbers are available 24/7 across California.
Need a plumber for this?
Ace Empire Plumbing offers leak detection & repair in every California city – for example Angels Camp and Long Beach. Call (888) 480-9811 24/7 or find your city.