Interior Painting • Houston TX
Drywall Repair Houston TX
Holes, cracks, nail pops and water-damaged drywall patched, textured and repainted by one Houston crew in one visit. Get a free instant quote.
Executive Summary: Drywall Repair Houston
Drywall repair in Houston patches holes, cracks, nail pops and water-damaged sections, matches the wall texture, then primes and repaints.
The system is patch + PVA primer + finish coat. Minor patches finish the same day and larger repairs take an estimated 1 to 2 days with a 2 to 4 painter crew. Typical Houston-area pricing is $150 to $2,000 per repair, with small patches near $90 to $140 (estimates).
Heavy drywall repair and occupied homes extend the timeline. Homes built before 1978 need lead paint testing before sanding.
Typical Houston Projects
Three common drywall repair jobs and how we scope them. These are typical scopes, not past projects.
Example scope: Nail pops and stair cracks, Braeswood Place (77025)
What to expect: about 1 day (estimate), usually $150 to $2,000 at Houston-area rates.
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Project Size: stairwell and upstairs hallway
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place (77025)
Service: Drywall Repair Houston TX
System: screw reset, tape and mud + PVA primer + finish coat
The Problem: nail pops along the stair wall and cracks above doors
The Solution: reset nails with screws, tape cracks, match orange peel texture, prime and repaint full walls
Example scope: Doorknob holes and dents, Montrose (77006)
What to expect: same day (estimate); expect $90 to $140 for the first hour plus paint at typical Houston-area pricing.
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Project Size: three small holes and several dents in two rooms
Neighborhood: Montrose (77006)
Service: Drywall Repair Houston TX
System: patch + PVA primer + finish coat
The Problem: doorknob holes and dents from furniture moves
The Solution: patch, feather, sand and prime, then repaint each wall corner to corner
Example scope: Leak-damaged ceiling section, Spring Branch (77080)
What to expect: about 2 days (estimate), with Houston-area pricing usually at $380 to $560 for a repair day plus materials.
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Project Size: about a 4 by 4 ft section of ceiling
Neighborhood: Spring Branch (77080)
Service: Drywall Repair Houston TX
System: cut out and replace, tape and mud + stain-blocking primer + 2 coats
The Problem: soft, sagging drywall after a plumbing leak
The Solution: confirm the leak is fixed and dry, replace the section, match texture, seal and repaint the full ceiling
Stop Letting Fading & Damage Hurt Your Property Value
Patches that show through paint
A patch with no feathering or primer shows as a bump or a dull spot. We feather wide, sand smooth and use a PVA primer before paint.
Texture that does not match
Smooth patches on orange peel walls show in side light. We match the existing texture before priming.
Water-damaged drywall
Soft or stained drywall from a leak gets cut out and replaced once the area is dry. Bigger flood jobs are covered on Water Damage Restoration Painting.
Schedule a Walkthrough
We look at each repair, check the texture and test for moisture where leaks were involved. Your written estimate lists each repair and the walls being repainted.
Our Process: Done Right the First Time
- 1Detailed Estimate & Color ConsultationWe walk each repair with you, match the paint color and check the texture. The estimate lists every patch and wall.
- 2Expert Prep & PaintingHoles get patched, cracks get taped and nails get reset with screws. Texture is matched, then PVA primer and paint go on.
- 3Final Walkthrough & Clean-UpYou check each repair with the crew lead in normal light. Dust is vacuumed and covers leave with us.
What to Expect: Your Project Timeline
| Stage | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate & booking | Week before | Walkthrough, color match, written estimate |
| Prep day | Day 1 morning | Masking, dust control, patching, taping and first mud coat |
| Paint application | Day 1 to Day 2 | Second mud coat, texture, PVA primer and finish coat |
| Dry & walkthrough | Final day | Walkthrough in normal light and touch-ups |
| Curing | First few weeks | Paint keeps hardening; clean the wall gently until then |
These are estimates. Thick mud repairs or humid days can add a day of dry time.
The Right Time to Schedule Drywall Repair Houston
You are about to repaint.
Fix the drywall first so the new paint covers the repairs in one pass.
Cracks keep coming back.
Recurring cracks above doors point to movement. Taping them properly lasts longer than caulk or spackle alone.
You are moving out or listing the house.
Patch holes before photos or a final inspection. Kitchen cabinets can be refreshed at the same time; see Cabinet Painting Houston TX.
Booking a Repair Visit
Drywall repair runs year-round. November through February is the slower interior season, so dates open up more easily.
The Henry Contractor Difference
No hidden fees
Your written estimate lists each repair, the texture match and the walls being repainted.
Local Houston crews
Local Houston crews see the same clay-soil cracks and nail pops every week and know how to fix them so they last.
Prep done by the book
Patch, feather, texture, prime, then paint. Dust control runs while we sand.
Transparent Pricing for Drywall Repair Houston
| What Affects the Cost | Standard vs. Premium | Hidden Costs to Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Scope and size: number and size of repairs | Standard patches and spot-paints; premium repaints full walls corner to corner | Small jobs often have a 1-hour minimum of $90 to $140 (estimate) |
| Surface condition and labor: texture, water damage, cracks | Standard matches orange peel or smooth; premium covers hand-troweled textures | Moisture testing and cut-outs on leak damage |
| Occupancy and extras: furniture, ceilings, stairwells | Standard covers one room; premium bundles repairs across the house | Ladders or scaffolding in stairwells and tall rooms |
Typical Houston-area range (estimate): $150 to $2,000 per repair, with small patches near $90 to $140. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
Get an Exact Number
Hole size, texture and water damage only show up in person. We look at each repair and price it in writing.
Drywall Repair Houston vs. DIY vs. Cheap Labor
| Feature | Henry Contractor | DIY | Cheap Labor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Work Quality | Feather, sand, texture match and PVA primer | Spackle and paint | Patch with no primer |
| Time Investment | Same day to an estimated 1 to 2 days | Several rounds of mud and sanding | Fast, patch still visible |
| Material Quality | Setting compound, PVA primer, matched paint | Premixed spackle | Whatever is in the truck |
| Clean-Up Process | Dust control and vacuuming | Dust through the house | Clean-up often missed |
| Pricing Transparency | Written estimate by repair | Tools and texture spray add up | Low quote, paint extra |
Who We Partner With
Homeowners
You want holes and cracks gone without a second trade. One crew patches and paints. For outside cracks, see Exterior Painting Houston TX.
Property Managers
You turn over units with holes and dings. We patch and repaint on a fixed schedule.
General Contractors
You need drywall fixed after other trades. We patch and paint so the room is ready, including leak repairs listed on Restoration Painting Houston TX.
Proudly Serving Greater Houston
We proudly provide professional painting services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area, including: The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We repair drywall in The Heights (77008), Montrose (77006), Memorial (77024), Bellaire (77401) and West University Place (77005).
Full repaints after repairs are covered on the Interior Painting Houston TX page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we do for most small and mid-size repairs. Drywall repair usually requires patching, feathering, sanding and priming before paint, and joint compound needs drying time between coats. Minor patches can finish the same day, while larger sections take an estimated 1 to 2 days.
One crew does the patch and the paint, so you are not waiting on a second trade.
Yes, we do match orange peel, knockdown and smooth finishes, the textures most common in Houston homes. We test the texture on scrap or a hidden spot first, then feather it past the patch edges. After primer and paint, a matched patch should disappear from normal viewing distance.
Hand-troweled or skip-trowel textures take more time to match, and that shows up on the estimate.
The short answer is about $150 to $2,000 depending on size, with small patches starting near $90 to $140, based on typical Houston-area pricing. Hole size, texture matching and whether painting is included move the number. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
An 8-hour repair day typically runs $380 to $560 plus materials (estimate). Repainting the full wall adds to the number.
The short answer is movement. Houston clay soil swells and shrinks with rain and drought, so foundations shift slightly, and wood framing dries out after construction. That movement pushes nails out and opens cracks at seams and corners, especially above doors and windows.
We reset popped nails with screws and tape cracks before repainting. Large or growing cracks can point to foundation movement, which needs a foundation contractor first.
The short answer is usually yes, corner to corner. Fresh paint over a patch looks different in sheen and color from paint that has aged on the wall, even with the same can. Repainting the full wall hides the patch and costs little extra once the crew is there.
If the patch is from a leak, the stain also needs sealing; see Water Damage Stain Repair Painting.
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