Repairs
Drywall Repair
Monty's repairs drywall holes, cracks, nail pops and water-damaged sections, and matches the texture so the patch blends into the rest of the wall.
What's included
- Small and large hole repair, from anchor holes to doorknob punches
- Crack repair at seams and corners
- Nail and screw pop repair
- Cutting out and replacing water-damaged drywall
- Ceiling patches
- Texture matching: orange peel, knockdown, skim and smooth
- Corner bead repair
What's not included
- Finding or fixing the leak behind water damage (call a plumber or roofer first)
- Mold remediation
- Electrical or plumbing work inside the wall
- New drywall installation for whole rooms or additions
How much does drywall repair cost?
Drywall repair with Monty's typically costs $150 to $500, based on our cost estimator, depending on the size of the damage, how many spots need work, and whether it's on a wall or a ceiling.
Small holes and nail pops are the quickest repairs, and several of them often fit into one visit. Water-damaged sections take longer because the wet board has to be cut out, replaced, taped and finished in several coats with drying time between them. Ceiling repairs cost a little more than walls.
Can you repair water-damaged drywall?
Yes, once the source of the water is fixed.
Water-damaged drywall shows up as bubbling, soft spots, sagging ceilings or brown stains. Monty's cuts out the damaged board back to solid material, checks that the framing behind it is dry, installs new drywall, then tapes, muds and textures the patch. The leak itself has to be fixed first, usually by a plumber or roofer, or the damage comes back. Visible mold needs a remediation specialist before repair.
What causes nail pops and cracks, and can they be fixed for good?
Nail pops and hairline cracks usually come from framing that shrinks or shifts as a house settles and goes through seasons, and they're common in the first few years after construction.
Monty's fixes nail pops by driving a screw next to the popped nail, setting the nail, and finishing over both. Cracks at seams are cut open, re-taped and refinished. That holds up better than a skim of filler that cracks again.
Can you match my wall texture?
Yes. Monty's matches orange peel, knockdown, skim coat and smooth finishes, so the repair doesn't stand out as a flat square on a textured wall.
We feather the new texture into the surrounding wall rather than stopping at the edge of the patch, which is what keeps a repair from showing under raking light.
What it costs
$150 – $500
Typical range from the Monty's cost estimator. One small hole or crack costs less; large sections, four or more spots, and ceilings cost more. Your exact price comes from a free estimate.
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