What's included
- Patching holes of any size, from doorknob dents to large openings
- Repairing settling cracks above doors and windows
- Fixing nail and screw pops, common in newer construction
- Replacing water-damaged drywall after the leak is fixed
- Hanging and finishing new drywall for remodeling, basements and additions
- Matching or removing ceiling and wall texture
- Priming and painting so the repair blends in
Our process, step by step
- Assess. We find the cause first. If there's a leak or moisture problem, it has to be fixed before the wall is.
- Protect. Floors and furniture are covered, and we keep dust contained.
- Cut out and replace. Damaged drywall is cut back to solid material and new board is fastened to framing.
- Tape and mud. Seams are taped and finished with multiple thin coats of joint compound.
- Sand and texture. Each coat is sanded smooth, and texture is matched when needed.
- Prime and paint. Patches are primed so they don't show through, then painted.
Prep work and why repairs show
A bad drywall patch is easy to spot: a raised edge, a visible seam, or a dull spot where the paint soaked in differently. Avoiding that takes patience. That means thin coats, full drying time between them, careful sanding, and primer over the repair before paint. It's not complicated, but it can't be rushed, and it's where we put our time.
Materials
We use the right board for the room: moisture-resistant board in bathrooms and other damp areas, and standard board elsewhere. We use quality tape and joint compound suited to each coat. In older homes with plaster walls, we'll talk through whether a patch or a drywall overlay makes more sense.
Why quality matters
Walls are the backdrop of every room, and a sloppy repair stays visible for as long as you own the house. We take fewer jobs so each repair gets the time it needs, and the owner checks the work before it's painted.
Common drywall problems in Wake County homes
- Nail pops and seam cracks in newer homes as framing dries out
- Cracks where ceilings meet walls that open in winter and close in summer as roof trusses move with the seasons
- Water stains on ceilings below bathrooms or under attic HVAC units, where condensate lines can clog or leak
- Dented corners and doorknob holes in busy hallways
- Cracked plaster in older homes inside the Beltline and near historic downtowns
Each of these has a different fix, and some need a cause addressed first. We'll explain what's going on before we start.
Warranty
Drywall installation and repair are covered by our 1-year workmanship warranty.