Your Drywall Repair and Texturing questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does drywall repair cost near me?
Drywall repair costs$200 to $750 on average, depending on the amount of damage, job complexity, and location. Drywall repair labor is $40 to $100 per hour with a $125 to $200 minimum trip fee.
Patching drywall holes costs $50 to $400 per hole.
Fixing drywall cracks costs $100 to $400.
Drywall ceiling repair costs $150 to $1,000.
Sheetrock and drywall prices are $10 to $20 per sheet or $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot on average for materials only, depending on the size, thickness, and type.
How do I know if my drywall needs repairing?
Signs your drywall needs repairing include:
Small holes
Water damage and mold
Cracks
Bulges in the wall or ceiling
Significant discoloration
What is involved in drywall repair?
The drywall repair process includes:
Identifying the cause of the damages such as pests or water leaks and resolving the issue.
Removing old drywall if the damaged area is large.
Mounting new backer board or a patch where needed.
Applying new tape and compound.
Sanding it down after it dries or applying the finishing texture.
How long does drywall repair take?
Drywall repair typically takes less than 1 day, but it depends on the total size and type of work needed.
Patching a small hole takes 1 to 2 hours.
Fixing large holes takes up to 5 hours.
Replacing an entire wall takes 1 to 3 days.
Is it better to repair or replace a drywall?
Replacing drywall is better for holes bigger than 6" wide. The cost to replace drywall is $2 to $6 per square foot for removing the old surface and installing new drywall. Repairing drywall is better for minor cracks without water damage, especially for recently installed drywall.
Hire a handyman near you to fix small cracks, nail holes, or patch small holes. Hire a drywall contractor for bigger repairs. Search the HomeGuide listings to hire a drywall contractor near you. Next:
Compare at least 3 in-person estimates.
Read their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask if the drywall contractor is a member of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.
Choose licensed, insured, and bonded businesses with at least 5 years of experience.
Get copies of the detailed quote, contract, and warranty before they start work.
Avoid choosing the lowest bid that typically indicates low-quality materials.
Never give the final payment until after the project ends.
What questions should I ask a drywall repair contractor?
How long have you been hanging drywall?
Can I see photos of drywall repairs you've done and a reference list?
How big is your crew, and what's their schedule?
Which type of drywall do you recommend and why?
Can you match the drywall patch to my wall, or will you need to replace the entire wall surface?
What are my options if I want moisture-resistant drywall?
Does this quote include delivery, hanging, taping and mudding, finishing, and cleanup?
What other costs should I expect?
How long will the repair take?
If damages happen on the job, what's your policy?
Do you offer a labor warranty?
Reviews for Alexandria drywall repair companies
Recent success stories from people in the Alexandria area.
Sandi G.
Patrick gave recommendations first before starting the work. He was knowledgeable and kept his work space clean.
Gojonesy Enterprises
Emma F.
Emington and his crew with Home Improvement were a pleasure to work with.
And I want to start off by saying this house was in very bad shape. It might have been easier to knock this house down and rebuild.
Home Improvement were professional with respect for the persons living in the house and neighbors that surrounded the area.
Ermington’s crew works as a unit. The first time we met, Home Improvement gave me an estimate and the second time we met we discussed the details of the estimate.
I was absolutely positive this house didn’t need a new roof. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In a blink of an eye the 4 men who came with Emington were grabbing their ladders and were now in the attic and on the roof of my house. As we talked Emington’s crew was sending him photos of the attic and roof damage. As we moved forward, I was blissfully unaware of what I wanted in colors and styles. Emington told me to drive around the neighborhood and look at siding and roof colors. Extremely good advice. I told him what I saw and from there he suggested what colors would complement each other.
His crew replaced the roof first. There was no screaming or cross talking from the crew for the roof replacement. The siding was next. Same crew, same results. Excellent work and respectful. I noticed they paid attention to splices with the siding. Everything looked even with no gaps. The windows were next along with the air conditioning.
The perfect plan was to bring each company to me for each project. Pella came in for the windows and showed me styles, designs, etc.… I never had to run around looking for what I wanted. There was no sales pitch and no one talked me into an upgrade. This also applied to the air conditioning.
There was a timeline but because I worked in an environment where my clients always need a ship date, I was already prepared for delays and wrong products. I can assure you mistakes will happen to delay projects that are totally out of the contractor’s hands. But with Home Improvement, Emington took control and followed up on the issue right away. He would send me emails and updates. This was very much appreciated. There was also an emergency with my family and we had to put the entire project on hold for 30 days. Emington understood and he never gave me a hard time nor did he up charge me for lost time.
Home Improvement and Emington and crew were very easy to work with. If I wanted to make a change, they would tell me honestly if that change would affect another room or if the cost was so far out of range I would decline. The crew was polite respectful, no cussing and they cleaned up after themselves. Emington’s crew also did little things to help us out. Took the battered trash cans and got rid of them for us, accepted delivers and so on. These things add up and, in the end, saves you time.
At the moment, I decided to hire Emington and crew from Home Improvement to build a screened in back porch. My decision was based on his work and the art of his craft.
I highly recommend Home Improvement as one of the best contractors I have ever worked with.
This was not my first rodeo with a construction company to turn a house into home. This site was the first time I worked with a structure in ruin and Home Improvements turned it into a home. My highest recommendations go to Home Improvement, Emington and Crew.
Emma Fox
Home Improvements LLC
John P.
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Lisset is an absolute professional who takes 100% pride in her work. She stand by her work and is very courteous, easy to work with, and I would highly recommend her for any job. She is that great of a professional.
REMODELING&PAINTING JIREH
Bernard S B.
Promptly and reasonably
RL Martin
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