Question 1

Can you repair drywall without painting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We leave the repair primed and ready for paint if you'd rather handle the painting yourself or use a different painter. We'll match the surrounding wall texture so when the paint goes on, the repair disappears.

Question 2

Can you match the texture on my walls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We identify the existing texture (orange peel, knockdown, smooth, etc.) and match it on every repair. Texture matching is what separates a professional repair from a DIY-looking one.

Question 3

How big a hole can you repair?

Accepted Answer

From pinholes to full drywall panel replacements. For holes larger than a few inches, we cut a clean square section, install backing or new drywall, tape, mud, and finish to match. For full-wall damage, we replace entire panels.

Question 4

What about water-damaged drywall?

Accepted Answer

Once the leak source is fixed (we don't do plumbing, but we can recommend trusted local plumbers), we cut out compromised drywall, dry the space if needed, replace the section, and finish to match. If the damage includes mold, we'll recommend a remediation specialist first.

Question 5

How long does drywall repair take?

Accepted Answer

Small patches in a single room are usually done in a day, though some repairs need overnight drying before the next coat of mud. Larger repairs or multiple rooms take 2–4 days. Full panel replacements take longer because mud has to cure between coats.

Question 6

Why does my old patch still show through the paint?

Accepted Answer

Usually because the texture wasn't matched, the mud wasn't feathered out enough, or the patch wasn't primed. We cut out failed previous repairs and redo them right.

Question 7

Do you repair drywall in ceilings too?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ceiling drywall repair, water damage repair, and seam cracks in ceilings are all common projects. If you also have popcorn texture, see our popcorn ceiling removal page .

Drywall Repair