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Smooth walls start with the repair you do not see

Paint shows every flaw underneath it. Cracks, nail pops, dents, and old patches all telegraph through a fresh coat, so we fix the wall first and match the texture before any color goes on.

A wall masked and prepped for repair

Our drywall repair and prep includes

Crack and Nail-Pop Repair

We address the settling cracks and popped fasteners that come back through paint, so the fix lasts instead of reappearing next season.

Dent and Hole Patching

From doorknob dents to larger holes, we patch, sand, and feather the repair so it disappears into the surrounding wall.

Texture Matching

Knockdown, orange peel, or smooth, we match the existing texture so a patch does not stand out under raking light.

Priming the Repair

Fresh compound is thirsty, so we prime repairs before painting to prevent flashing and an uneven sheen.

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Prep work, up close

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Why the prep matters

Paint Hides Nothing

A fresh coat makes flaws more visible, not less, so the repair has to be right before color goes on.

Texture Is the Tell

A patch that does not match the surrounding texture shows in side light no matter how good the paint is.

We Find the Cause

A recurring crack often has a reason, and we point it out rather than just filling it again.

Drywall repair questions

Can you match my existing wall texture?

Yes. We match common textures like knockdown, orange peel, and smooth so the repair blends into the surrounding wall rather than standing out.

Do you fix water-damaged drywall?

We repair water-damaged surfaces once the source of the water has been resolved. We will flag if the damage looks structural or ongoing so it gets addressed properly first.

Why do my nail pops keep coming back?

Nail pops usually come from framing movement or the original fastening. We reset them correctly so they are far less likely to return, and we explain what caused them.

Is drywall repair included when you paint a room?

Standard prep like minor filling and sanding is part of a paint job. Larger repairs are scoped separately so you know exactly what the work involves.

Do you prime patches before painting?

Always. Fresh joint compound absorbs paint differently than the surrounding wall, so priming the repair prevents flashing and keeps the sheen even.

Fix the wall once, then paint it right

We repair cracks, dents, and old patches, match the texture, and prime before color so the finished wall reads smooth and even.

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