Water damage isn't a paint problem
A brown ring on the ceiling isn't a stain to paint over. It's plasterboard that has absorbed water, lost structural strength, and may already be hosting mould inside the cavity. Painting it traps the problem. The correct repair is removal, drying of the framework above, and a fresh, properly-installed ceiling section.
First 24 hours after a leak
Stop the source if you can. Move valuables. Don't sit under the affected area. Photograph the damage for your records. Then call us — we make it safe and quote the replacement in the same visit where possible.
What we replace, every time
All saturated and water-stained sheeting
Any insulation that wicked moisture
Compromised battens or substrate where required
Cornice run-outs to a clean transition
Why we don't repaint water stains
Even with stain-block primer, the underlying board has lost rigidity. Cracking, sagging, and mould return within months. The honest fix is the right one — replace the affected area properly.