Patchwork & Drywall Repair in Amarillo, Lubbock & DFW

Nail pops, anchor holes, doorknob dents, and settling cracks at corners and above doors are the everyday ones. We also repair larger damage: holes from plumbing or electrical work, water-stained sections once the leak is fixed, and corners that have taken a hit.

Small holes are filled and sanded. Larger ones are cut square, backed, patched with new drywall, taped, and finished with several thin coats of joint compound, each sanded smooth.

Three things give a patch away: a visible edge, a texture that does not match, and a difference in sheen. We feather compound well beyond the repair so there is no ridge, match the surrounding texture, and prime the patch before painting. Unprimed compound absorbs paint differently, which is what causes the dull or shiny spot people notice later.

For the best result, the whole wall is painted corner to corner rather than just the patched spot.

The size and number of repairs, whether texture has to be matched, and how much painting follows are the main factors. Ceiling repairs take longer than walls. Water damage is quoted after we can see how far it goes, and only once the source of the leak has been fixed.