Drywall repair
Drywall repair that blends in.
Doorknob holes, nail pops, cracks, and ceiling stains after a leak. We patch it, match the texture, and paint it to blend.
- Holes, cracks, and nail pops
- Water-damaged ceilings and walls
- Texture matched and painted to blend
Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville, for rentals, listings, and homes
or call (423) 615-4856
What we fix
The drywall damage we see most.
Holes and dents
Everyday wear, move-outs, and old installs.
- Doorknob holes behind doors
- Anchor and TV mount holes
- Holes left by old fixtures and pipes
- Dents and gouges from furniture
Cracks and pops
The stuff that shows up as a house settles and seasons change.
- Nail and screw pops
- Cracks off the corners of doors and windows
- Tape seams lifting or bubbling
- Dented or cracked corner bead
Water damage
After the leak's fixed, we fix what it left.
- Ceiling stains
- Soft or crumbling sections cut out and replaced
- Stain-blocking primer so it doesn’t bleed through
- Repainting the whole ceiling or wall when it needs it
Doing it right
What keeps a patch from showing.
You've seen them. A smooth square on a textured wall, or a shiny spot that catches the light. Here's what we watch for.
The texture has to match
A smooth patch on an orange peel or knockdown wall shows from across the room. We match whatever's already on the wall before any paint goes on.
Paint is half the repair
Fresh paint over a patch can look shinier or duller than the paint around it, even in the exact same color. Sometimes the right fix is painting that wall corner to corner. If it needs it, we'll tell you before we start.
Big holes need backing
Anything bigger than a doorknob hole gets a new piece of drywall screwed to backing, then taped and finished. Skip the backing and the patch cracks later.
Fix the leak first
Patching over a wet spot just gets you a new stain. If water's still getting in, that needs a plumber or roofer first. In Chattanooga, our sister company The Works handles plumbing.
How it goes
From photo to finished wall.
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Send photos
One close-up of each spot, plus one from across the room so we can see the wall.
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Get a price
Most small repairs we can price from photos. Bigger water damage we'll want to see in person.
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Patch and finish
Compound needs to dry between coats, so a good repair usually isn't a one-hour visit. Humid summers here slow that down too.
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Texture, prime, and paint
We match the texture, prime the patch, and paint. When we finish, we send you photos.
Rentals and listings
Doing a turnover or getting ready to list?
Drywall almost never comes alone. A tenant moves out and there are anchor holes in every room, a doorknob hole in the bathroom, and a nail pop over the bed. It's simpler to have one crew patch and paint the whole unit than to bring in a drywall guy and then a painter.
Same thing before a sale. Buyers notice patched spots that don't match, and so do inspectors. Do the drywall and the paint together and it just looks like a clean house.
FAQ
Drywall repair questions
Can you match the texture on my walls?
Yes. Orange peel, knockdown, and smooth are what we see most around here, and we match whatever's on the wall before painting. Older houses sometimes have one-off hand textures. Those take a little more work, but we can usually get close.
Will I be able to see where the patch was?
Usually not. Texture and paint are what give a patch away, so we match both. If the paint on the wall is old or faded, a touch-up won't blend and we'll tell you the wall needs a full coat.
How long does a drywall repair take?
Small patches usually need a couple of coats with drying time in between, then texture and paint. Plan on more than one visit or a full day for anything beyond a few small holes. Ceiling water damage takes longer.
Do you fix water-damaged ceilings?
Yes, once the leak is fixed. We cut out anything soft, patch it, seal the stain so it doesn't bleed through, and paint. If the leak's still active, get that fixed first or you'll be paying for this twice.
Will you come out for just one hole?
Yes. One hole is fine. If you've got a few other small things around the house, it makes sense to put them on the same visit.
Got holes to patch?
Send photos of each spot and where the property is. We'll get back to you with a price.
or call (423) 615-4856