Drywall and texture repair in Tampa
A patch is only as good as the texture over it. Tampa homes are almost all textured, so a drywall repair means matching knockdown or orange peel so closely that nobody can find the spot after paint.
Repairs we handle
- Doorknob holes and moving-day dents
- Cracks above doors and windows or along ceiling seams
- A ceiling stain or sag from a roof or AC leak
- Nail pops in a newer home
- Popcorn ceilings you want gone
- Patches from an electrician or plumber that were never finished
Drywall services
Hole and dent repair
From a nail hole to a full sheet, patched, taped, floated and sanded.
Water-damaged ceilings
Stained or sagging drywall cut out and replaced once the leak is fixed, then primed so the stain doesn't return.
Texture matching
Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel and smooth, blended into the existing wall.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Scraped, skimmed and finished in knockdown or smooth, then painted.
Crack repair
Settling and seam cracks taped and floated so they don't reopen in a season.
Paint to finish
Repairs painted to match, or the whole wall painted so nothing shows. See interior painting.
What affects the price
- Size and number of repairs.
- Texture type. Knockdown is quick to match; heavy or unusual textures take longer.
- Ceiling work, which takes more setup than walls.
- Whether the repair is spot-painted or the whole wall is repainted.
You get a written quote for the whole job before any work starts.
Drywall in Tampa homes
Ceiling water damage is the most common drywall call in Tampa, and it comes from two places: roof leaks after a storm and overflowing AC condensate pans in the attic. The leak has to be fixed first, then the drywall replaced, because wet drywall here grows mold quickly. Popcorn ceilings are the other big one. Homes built before the mid-1980s may have asbestos in the popcorn, so older ceilings are tested before any scraping, and newer ones come down without that step.
Common questions
Can you match knockdown texture?
Yes. It's the most common texture in Tampa Bay and the patch is sprayed and knocked down to match the pattern around it.
Do you fix the leak too?
No. A roofer or AC technician fixes the source. Once it's dry, the drywall gets replaced and painted.
How long does a ceiling repair take?
A typical water-damage patch is two to three visits over a few days, because joint compound and primer each need to dry.
Can popcorn ceilings be removed?
Yes. Ceilings in homes built before the mid-1980s are tested for asbestos first. If clear, the popcorn is scraped, the ceiling is skimmed and retextured, then painted.
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Areas we serve
Drywall and texture repair across Tampa and these nearby communities: