I need advice about repairs needed for ceiling and walls in the first floor of our single-family house after water leakage from 2nd floor. The pipe running up to the shower head in our 2nd floor bathroom started leaking water. We noticed water dripping from the ceiling in the 1st floor dining room right below the bathroom. We were able to stop the flooding upon noticing the leakage by shutting off the shower faucet/diverter.
As a result of the rather brief leakage/flooding, there is water stain on the ceiling as well as the adjacent walls in the corner of the first floor dining room (picture attached). Tests indicated no moisture in the ceiling or the walls. Given this and the fact that the leakage was stopped early on, would it suffice to prime and repaint the stained areas of the ceiling and walls? Or is it recommended to open up the ceiling/walls, inspect for mold and potential damage to insulation, perform repairs, and re-plaster?
Thanks
As a result of the rather brief leakage/flooding, there is water stain on the ceiling as well as the adjacent walls in the corner of the first floor dining room (picture attached). Tests indicated no moisture in the ceiling or the walls. Given this and the fact that the leakage was stopped early on, would it suffice to prime and repaint the stained areas of the ceiling and walls? Or is it recommended to open up the ceiling/walls, inspect for mold and potential damage to insulation, perform repairs, and re-plaster?
Thanks