One of the failure modes

[timill]

of lath-and-plaster ceilings is that the plaster detaches itself from the lath suddenly.

We now have a 6'x2' (2mx1m) hole in the ceiling over the stairs.

Fortunately nobody was on them at the time, and given the fondness of the cats for lurking there, that's really rather lucky.

Ouch. It could have been so much worse.

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If it's any conmfort, when we had our roof redone earlier this year, one of the roofers fell in trhough our front bedroom ceiling (well, his right leg did, at least). Lots of dust and mess, and a very embarrassed roofer, but no-one harmed. I hope this gets fixed soon and well.

[timill]

The local builder (who lives 5 doors down at No 24) is coming by this afternoon to take a look and advise. I'm quite sure of the quality of his work, as he's done a number of jobs in the village hall.