Assess
Damage assessment and moisture check to rule out an active leak.
Every repair follows the same process
Replace
Remove and replace damaged drywall using standard half-inch board unless the situation calls for something else.
Match
Tape, mud, and texture match to the surrounding wall.
Finish
Sanding and finish preparation for paint.
Why drywall damage happens in the first place
Nail & Screw Pops
Small, raised bumps where a fastener has worked its way slightly loose from the framing behind it, extremely common as a house settles over its first several years, and mostly cosmetic rather than a sign of a real problem.
Hairline Cracks
Especially ones running diagonally from the corner of a door or window frame, usually caused by ordinary wood-frame settling as lumber dries out and shifts slightly over time. A crack that keeps coming back in the same spot after being patched is worth a closer look.
Dents & Holes
Exactly what they sound like, impact damage from furniture, doorknobs, or day-to-day accidents, and how we repair them depends heavily on size. A small dent just needs compound; anything larger than a couple of inches needs backing behind the hole so the patch has something to hold onto.
Corner Bead Damage
Dents or cracks along the metal or vinyl strip that protects outside wall corners, common in high-traffic hallways and doorways, and it needs the corner bead itself repaired or replaced, not just compound smeared over the dent.
Drywall repair FAQs
Is a nail pop something I need to worry about?
Usually not. Nail pops are typically cosmetic, caused by normal house settling as fasteners work slightly loose from the framing. They're easy to repair and rarely indicate a structural problem.
Why does the same crack keep coming back after I patch it myself?
A crack that returns after patching usually means the underlying movement, typically wood-frame settling, hasn't stopped. A proper repair addresses this with the right technique and materials, but a recurring crack in the same spot is worth having assessed rather than repeatedly patched.
How do you match the texture on an older home?
We identify the existing texture pattern, whether that's orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, or smooth, and test the match on a small, inconspicuous area before completing the full repair. Older homes sometimes have textures that are harder to match, which we account for during the initial assessment.
Do you repair drywall corners and corner bead damage?
Yes. Damaged corner bead, the metal or vinyl strip protecting outside wall corners, needs to be repaired or replaced, not just covered with compound. This is a common repair in high-traffic hallways and doorways.