Hi,

Spotted a couple of dimples in my drywall ceiling, and trying to get an idea if this is something I should try to fix or if I need to call a drywall contractor. There is attic space over this ceiling -- no apparent signs of water damage that I can see. The drywall feels solid to the touch -- no crumbling or give to the drywall itself. Also, not seeing a super obvious sag, although depending on lighting and time of day, I can spot a few seams (house is 40+ years old).

Tried putting a little pressure on the ceiling near the dimples I can see -- for most of them, no give or movement when I press, but for a couple, I can feel a small bit of movement, and looks like if I pushed hard enough, I could get the nail head to poke through.

Looking for advice on best way to address where there is movement -- should I just add a couple of drywall screws to secure and patch things up, or am I better off calling a drywall contractor?

Thanks for any help.

 

Where you can press up - add a screw or two. Pressing with the flat side of a 2x4 or piece of plywood is better than using your hand as it spreads the pressure over a larger area. The screw head will need a little mud and texture to finish the repair.

Most drywall finishers would consider that job too small to bother with. You could hire a handyman ..... but it's not a difficult repair if you want to diy.

 

Typ nail pop, sort of. just dab some compound on the spot, prime and repaint.

 

You could just go ahead and compound over those spots but adding a screw on either side of it ensures the pop won't return.

 

Great -- thank you all for the responses...appreciate the peace of mind knowing it's as small as I was hoping.