Drywall Repair Annapolis, MD

All of them! From dents and scuffs to water stains and huge holes, you can count on our team of handyman professionals to erase any kind of wall or ceiling trouble. Some of the types of damage we can address with drywall repair in Annapolis, MD are:

Dents, Nail Holes and Hairline Cracks: These minor surface problems are fairly simple to deal with because they don't require a patch. Our Annapolis drywall repair experts will simply fill in and cover up the damaged area with joint compound, feather its edges to blend it into the surface of the wall and paint over it once it's dry so you can't tell where the repair was done.

Smaller Holes: If you have a relatively small hole in your wall that is less than around four inches in diameter, like the ones that occur when a doorknob accidentally punches through the wall, the best way to handle it is by applying a mesh adhesive drywall patch that will provide a stable surface for the joint compound. We'll trim the ragged edges of the hole, apply the mesh patch, and cover it with several layers of drywall mud. When it's completely dry, we'll sand it down until it's smooth and paint over it for a smooth, seamless repair.

Large Holes or Cracks: For bigger holes and other types of damage that are more than four inches across, the process of drywall repair gets a lot more complex. In most cases, the right way to take care of this problem is to start by locating the wall stud on either side of the damaged area and cutting out the portion of the panel that is damaged from stud to stud. Then, we'll install a support made out of plywood or lumber to the studs, cut out a new section of drywall, and screw it into place on the studs. The last steps are to cover the seams around the patch with joint tape and several layers of drywall mud, sand it down after it has completely dried and paint the entire wall.

Ceiling and Textured Drywall Repair: If you’ve got a textured ceiling or wall that is damaged and in need of Annapolis drywall repair, our skilled team of service professionals can not only handle the task of fixing the damage but also to match the repaired area with your existing drywall texture to create an even finish.

Drywall creates an attractive surface on your walls and ceilings because it's smooth and even, but as we mentioned above, it also has functions that aren't related to appearance, and that means damage to your walls and ceilings is not just a cosmetic problem that can be easily shrugged off. Some of the ways that drywall damage can impact the comfort of your household are:

Increases Energy Costs: If you have drywall holes, the interior space inside your walls is not sealed off from the rest of the house. That means your HVAC system has considerably more air volume to cover, and it needs to run for longer periods of time to keep your house at the correct temperature. Your HVAC needs a lot of energy to operate, so additional operation time can really increase energy costs and cause you to pay more on your utility bills.

Poor Sound Separation: Drywall damage lets sound transfer more easily, so you hear every bump or whisper from the next room. That's a major problem for anyone who loves their peace and quiet but has to share a building with neighbors or noisy family members.

Encourages Pest Infestations: Drywall damage can actually encourage insect and rodent infestations by giving them easy access points to the interior of your walls. This is because pests generally prefer to find existing holes rather than making them, so if it's difficult to find entry points to hiding spots, they're less likely to stick around.

Doesn't Inhibit the Spread of Fire: We mentioned above that drywall contains additives to make it less flammable. It can't completely contain a raging fire, but intact walls and ceilings slow the spread of fire from room to room so there's more time to put it out and halt the damage. If there are holes and cracks, it's easier for the flames to get inside the walls and attack the wooden framing of the building, causing severe structural damage.

Drywall is a fairly simple material, and that fools some people into thinking drywall repair is simple and easy. It's one of those tasks that technically anyone could do, but it takes a lot of practice and know-how to do it correctly and get attractive, long-lasting results. Larger repairs can also be surprisingly time-consuming and laborious, and we're often called to finish up a project after a property owner gets part way through and realizes they're in over their head or they'd prefer to spend their time elsewhere. We're also often called to fix the unsatisfactory results of amateur drywall repair in Annapolis, MD.

With that in mind, you can actually save yourself time, money and stress by just letting us take care of the entire job from the start. After all, we've all seen drywall repair projects that were not done correctly, and it's very noticeable that the person who did it had no idea how to make it look right.

At Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County, we have decades of experience serving the local homeowners and business owners of Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County with expert handyman services, including Annapolis, Gibson Island, Severn and beyond. Contact our customer care staff today to schedule a convenient time for a service appointment or to find out more about why we're considered the top choice for drywall repair in Annapolis, MD.