Zen

Hi all, I'm wondering whether I could get some advice on whether this is a job I might be able to do myself (I have no experience but keen to learn..) As can be seen in the photo, previously someone has done a bodge job and put mortar between wall and tiles - there should be lead flashing, is that right? To fix this, could someone advise? I imagine the wall would need rendering and then once that is done, a shallow line cut to install the lead? I cannot find much on this particular situation on youtube.. or would you advise getting a professional roofer in for this? Any help much appreciated, Zen IMG_4037.jpg IMG_4036.jpg

Thank you Timedout, Sorry for late reply. Sounds like I should get it tested properly before I do anything. Appreciate the advice, thank you.

It is attic space above yes. So I should check to see the state of laths first from above and then decided if it is possible. Is installing plasterboard a relatively easy job for someone with little experience or should get somone in to do that? Thanks

Thank you that is very helpful. Outside the room on the landing it is original Victorian lath and plaster so what you say sounds likely. I will see if I can identify it from above from the loft. Perhaps this is a job for a proper builder. So the recommendation is to definitely replace with plasterboard rather than plaster over the original lath? I guess depends on whether the lath is in good condition or not? Thanks

Hi, I have little experience in building work so please excuse my ignorance but could anyone identify what type of ceiling this is and how I might go about repairing it myself? Many thanks, Zen