A recent Reddit post showcasing the aftermath of a bedroom ceiling collapse has gone viral, sparking discussion and sympathy among users.
The post, shared by user u/kmcatie, has garnered over 17,000 upvotes since it was published on September 21. The photos depict a ceiling that has caved in, leaving a mess of debris scattered over and around the bed.
According to Catie, the collapse was due to a mix of “poor craftsmanship” and inadequate attic ventilation, causing heat and humidity to become trapped, which ultimately led to the disaster.
Interestingly, home renovation spending in the U.S. has surged recently. A survey by Houzz indicates that median spending jumped 60% from 2020 ($15,000) to 2023 ($24,000). Many homeowners are grappling with rising housing costs, as noted in a 2024 report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, which highlighted that many potential buyers find themselves priced out due to high home prices and interest rates.
‘Poor Craftsmanship’
In the viral post’s caption, Catie shared insights from an inspector, stating that the collapse stemmed from shoddy work and poor attic ventilation. Despite facing challenges—like their insurance refusing to cover the damages due to the “poor craftsmanship” clause—Catie managed the situation effectively.
The repair cost around $3,000, and the inspector confirmed that everything else in the house appeared to be in good condition.
When Catie reached out to their realtor about the incident, they were advised to contact the previous owners, who claimed they hadn’t made any modifications to the ceiling. Catie suspects they were flippers who owned the property for a short time before selling it.
Catie expressed mixed feelings about the previous owners, sharing, “We had other issues with the house (like electrical problems), but they owned up to it and sent someone to fix it. I do trust them to be honest, but maybe that was my mistake.”
‘Horrifying’
Many Reddit users were shocked by the situation and expressed their empathy for Catie.
One user, Wildnet523, remarked, “Holy smokes!! That’s a lot to take in.”
Another commenter, Choice-Shoulder-3180, mused, “COULD YOU IMAGINE if you had been asleep in bed when this happened?! Horrifying.”
User pxl_ninja added, “Bro, this looks really sucks. It’s good that you weren’t there. And it’s great that you fixed everything.”
Even user chapinscott32 noted the bizarre nature of recent Reddit posts, saying, “What the f*** is going on with Redditors today. First an exploded glass pane, then a shaving cream explosion, and now a ceiling just disintegrated.”
Binkbongus concluded, “These posts have been insane. What a cursed day.”