Top 10 drywall repair services in San Diego, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Esposito Drywall - Acoustic Ceiling Removal
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(51)
"Esposito Drywall has always been a pleasure to do business with. We have been a part of many projects with the Esposito team over the last eight years. As business owners they have always been very professional, has projects completed in a timely manor and always puts safety first. I would highl...Read more about Esposito Drywall - Acoustic Ceiling Removal
"Esposito Drywall has always been a pleasure to do business with. We have been a part of many projects with the Esposito team over the last eight years. As business owners they have always been very professional, has projects completed in a timely manor and always puts safety first. I would highl...Read more about Esposito Drywall - Acoustic Ceiling Removal
Porch Pro Headshot Joe Can The Handyman
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(56)
Joe Can The Handyman is a full service handyman company. My philosophy is simple offer great service at a fair price. Always go above and beyond and treat people the way I want to be treated. This company was founded on biblical principles and I am active in my church, Christ is the head of my ...Read more about Joe Can The Handyman
Joe Can The Handyman is a full service handyman company. My philosophy is simple offer great service at a fair price. Always go above and beyond and treat people the way I want to be treated. This company was founded on biblical principles and I am active in my church, Christ is the head of my ...Read more about Joe Can The Handyman
Porch Pro Headshot The original painter
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(22)
"Joe is amazing his work is perfect. He is very professional. I could not belive what a great deal he gave us. He beat all the other painters prices by a landslide. His work shows how dedicated and proud he is in what he does. My family especially my 2 year old son just adored joe. After a week of b...Read more about The original painter
100% response rate
"Joe is amazing his work is perfect. He is very professional. I could not belive what a great deal he gave us. He beat all the other painters prices by a landslide. His work shows how dedicated and proud he is in what he does. My family especially my 2 year old son just adored joe. After a week of b...Read more about The original painter
Porch Pro Headshot Russell Handy Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(9)
As professional painting contractors, we realize there is more to exterior and interior painting than just putting on a coat of paint. Which is why we put pride into our work and giving our customers an exceptional experience. We do both Interior and Exterior painting, for Commercial and Residential...Read more about Russell Handy Painting
As professional painting contractors, we realize there is more to exterior and interior painting than just putting on a coat of paint. Which is why we put pride into our work and giving our customers an exceptional experience. We do both Interior and Exterior painting, for Commercial and Residential...Read more about Russell Handy Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Teel Painting, Inc
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(45)
Teel Painting is a BBB-accredited painting company that was founded in 2004 and provides San Diego with interior plastering, door painting, deck weatherproofing and other services.
Teel Painting is a BBB-accredited painting company that was founded in 2004 and provides San Diego with interior plastering, door painting, deck weatherproofing and other services.
Porch Pro Headshot R and R Custom Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Rene, of R & R Painting services the greater San Diego area, providing superior painting skills and a customer satisfaction guarantee. Allow Rene and his team to complete your next painting project, whether it be a small project like staining your deck or a larger project, like painting the exterior...Read more about R and R Custom Painting
Rene, of R & R Painting services the greater San Diego area, providing superior painting skills and a customer satisfaction guarantee. Allow Rene and his team to complete your next painting project, whether it be a small project like staining your deck or a larger project, like painting the exterior...Read more about R and R Custom Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Fd Handyman Services
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(25)
Located in Chula Vista, Fd Handyman Services is a handyman company. Providing door repair, drapery installation, weather stripping, and furniture assembly, they were established in 2000.
Located in Chula Vista, Fd Handyman Services is a handyman company. Providing door repair, drapery installation, weather stripping, and furniture assembly, they were established in 2000.
Porch Pro Headshot Carsh Builders
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(17)
CARSH BUILDERS was built on a true passion for construction and a love for people. We have found a way to combine and balance the two in order to provide custom, quality, craftsmanship work with exceptional customer service. CARSH BUILDERS is a home improvement, home repair company that is ready to ...Read more about Carsh Builders
CARSH BUILDERS was built on a true passion for construction and a love for people. We have found a way to combine and balance the two in order to provide custom, quality, craftsmanship work with exceptional customer service. CARSH BUILDERS is a home improvement, home repair company that is ready to ...Read more about Carsh Builders
Porch Pro Headshot Color Your World Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(16)
Slogan: Our company sets out to add visual appeal and value to the exterior and interior of your home. We believe in giving our personal attention to every job and guaranteeing the quality and longevity of our work. We take pride in our friendly atmosphere, making your home beautification process mo...Read more about Color Your World Painting
Slogan: Our company sets out to add visual appeal and value to the exterior and interior of your home. We believe in giving our personal attention to every job and guaranteeing the quality and longevity of our work. We take pride in our friendly atmosphere, making your home beautification process mo...Read more about Color Your World Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Jorge Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(7)
"Jorge is an excellent painter. He did a beautiful job in my house, fast and great price. He is very pleasant to be around. I recommend him for any paint project you have. We are very pleased 😀💯👍"
"Jorge is an excellent painter. He did a beautiful job in my house, fast and great price. He is very pleasant to be around. I recommend him for any paint project you have. We are very pleased 😀💯👍"

Costs to Repair Drywall Holes

$136 - $163
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Frequently asked questions about drywall repair contractors

Drywall contractors do three different things. First, these drywall pros do sheetrock installation. This involves maneuvering big, awkward pieces of sheetrock skillfully to avoid damaging them, or causing damage to other items in the way. These contractors cut and shape the panels so that they will fit into place. Then they fasten the drywall panels where they belong. Next, drywall contractors tape the seams between the panels of sheetrock and seal the seams and the screw heads with drywall compound. They also coat and sand the surfaces until the walls and corners are smooth.

If you’ve got a hole in your drywall, a qualified contractor can repair it. Your drywall contractor will know how to fix the hole. They may be able to patch it, or if the hole is bigger than a half foot wide, they will use a rigid material to fill it. The drywall pro can then sand the patched or filled hole so that your drywall looks good as new.

There are two basic approaches to take if you need to repair damaged walls that are made of drywall. For holes smaller than a half foot wide can be patched. Scrape loose debris away from hole. Cover the dent or hole with a quick-drying spackle so that the area of the hole is level with the drywall surface. Allow the spackle to dry the recommended amount of time. Sand the area until it is smooth. If the hole is a half foot wide or bigger, you’ll need to cover the hole with another piece of drywall. Covering a bigger hole is a more complicated procedure than repairing a smaller hole in your drywall.

It may make sense to call a drywall contractor or handyman to repair large holes in your drywall. They’ll know which products will work best for your needs. They’ll have the tools and know-how to get the damaged wall repaired so that it looks like new. If you need to repair a damaged wall, it makes sense to call a drywall contractor for skilled assistance.

If you need to repair drywall and paint it, the cost will vary based on a number of factors. The extent of damage to the drywall, including the size of the hole or holes in the wall will affect the cost of repair. The size of the area that will need to be sanded after the repair and then painted will affect how much the job will cost. The amount you’ll need to budget for your repair and painting job will also be affected by whether you hire a contractor or do it yourself. Contractors’ rates will vary according to your locale, their availability, and their level of expertise.

While you may be tempted to try to save money by repairing and painting the drywall yourself, you might want to take various factors into consideration. There is an art to repairing and painting drywall so that it looks perfectly smooth. Also, drywall dust poses dangers to your health. A pro will have the tools, safety equipment, and know-how to get the job done beautifully. Hiring a pro can save you time and might guarantee a better result.

Drywall is very popular thanks to its strength and durability. However, it can be damaged in lots of ways. You can make a dent or hole in the drywall when you move furniture, you will make a hole in it when you hang curtains or art, and roughhousing kids may inadvertently damage drywall. In addition, if your home settles it may stress the walls causing cracks in the drywall. If your walls get wet due to leaky piping, the drywall will be damaged. A common cause of drywall damage is fluctuations in humidity and temperature.

If your drywall has a small hole, up to about six inches from side to side, the hole can be patched. You can use a fast-drying spackle to patch the hole. After bringing the hole area up to the level of the rest of the drywall, let it dry for the recommended amount of time. After the patch dries, you’ll need to sand it so that it is smooth. It may be necessary to paint the patched area in your drywall to complete the repair.

Drywall installation and repair often involves sanding the drywall and its joining compound. Dust that comes from sanding the joining compound poses dangers to health. This dust contains toxic materials such as talc, gypsum and silica. Exposure to this drywall-related dust is especially harmful for those who smoke or who suffer from various respiratory ailments such as asthma or COPD. Exposure to drywall dust can cause coughing, sore throat, irritated eyes. Repeated exposure to drywall-work-related dust can cause silicosis, asthma, and worse.

If you are looking at taking on a drywall repair or installation project for your home, take the health risks into consideration. If you are not familiar with how to most safely work with drywall installation or repair, it may make sense to hire a pro. A drywall contractor will do your repair or installation safely and effectively. A pro will wear a protective mask, and may use wet sanding. They will follow best practices for safely working with drywall and the dust that comes with drywall installation and repair.

Before you have painting done inside your home, talk to the painters about repairing the drywall. Painting over smooth, beautifully repaired drywall yields much better results than painting over blemishes in the drywall. If the drywall has more than small blemishes, it is even more crucial to have it repaired prior to painting. Repairing dings, dents, or holes in drywall before a painting job does more than make it look better. Having your drywall repaired reinforces its integrity. If you keep your drywall in good repair, it will help keep the elements at bay. Drywall in good repair helps with a home’s energy efficiency. So, it makes sense to repair drywall before you have it painted. Some painters will repair minor blemishes in drywall before they paint.

When you have hired a painter to work on your drywall, have them look at the condition of your walls. The painter you have hired may be skilled at repairing small blemishes in your drywall. If the drywall is in need of more repair, or if repairing drywall is not in the painter’s skillset, they may recommend hiring a drywall pro.

Recent reviews for San Diego drywall repair contractors

104464

Personable and professional, I would highly recommend

- Elaine Bradley
61596

Power in all 3 bedrooms outlets is not flowing, I called, someone called back asking about the problem and told me I'll charge you $490 to reconnect the power to the outlets without even checking what was wrong. This is the worst service ever and is not p...

- Hany Aiad
19620

Tom does excellent work. He is professional, work is clean, great finishing, and very friendly. The front office staff is great, too! You won't find anyone better.

- Joanie Stubbs
19629

Quality, honest, professional drywall company. I highly recommend Tom & Brani Esposito.

- Ken Hall
39916

I hired Tom to repair my kitchen ceiling from an air conditioning coil leak. I am very meticulous (I spot every little detail) so as you can imagine, Tom had his work cut out for him to please me....and indeed he did! Tom was very honest, professional, ...

- Diane Abdelnour
19618

Tom is very creative and does excellent finish work. He has always done a great job for me!

- Skip Nicodemus
19750

I have known Tom Esposito for many years and I know he's true to his word. If he tells you he will be there, he will!! In this day and age that means a lot.

- Shera Grant
200006

Oscar and his team did a wonderful job with all the projects we gave to him. His pricing was good and he was very timely.

- Seth Wright
223183

I hired a handyman, "Oscar Handyman Services" through Porch.com who came to the house, gave a quote- $475. I agreed, he came a couple days later, proceeded the work and then my concerns began. He was removing a popcorn ceiling because it contained asbes...

- Peter Jacks
43846

Joe is skilled at nearly all trades and is the first one to let you know if something is outside his abilities. I recently had him help out on a full home remodel. He handled plumbing, electrical, walls, drywall, patching, repairs, you name it - no prob...

- Jeff Brandon
38102

Joe assembled and installed two vinyl sheds for us to our complete satisfaction. We highly recommend him for your handyman needs. We will be hiring him again. As his motto reads, JOE CAN!!!!

- George Young
150395

If i could leave a 0 i would. Joe was hired to repair a broken door handle on our microwave and repaint our screen and glass sliding doors. Not only did her not complete either task, he broke our microwave to the point it no longer works, he destroyed t...

- Jiovanni Santos

Everything You Need to Know About San Diego Drywall Repair Contractors

Drywall Repair isn’t exactly the type of work I need for my project. Are there any other drywall repair-type services available in San Diego?

You’ve concluded drywall repair contractors are not specifically what you need for your drywall repair work in San Diego. That’s no problem because we want you to find the right pro for your job.

San Diego has 2750 drywall repair and related companies to help you find the right professional for your drywall repair project. Check out some service types related to Drywall Repair below and see if that’s the work you’re really looking for:

  • Drywall Texturing: The application of thin coating of mud to a drywall surface in order to hide seams and add a decorative texture. 2 drywall repair contractors in San Diego
  • Drywall Installation: The hanging of sheet rock, also know as drywall, on a framed wall such that the wall is completely covered and sealed. 2 drywall repair contractors in San Diego

I have a big Drywall Repair project I need done in San Diego. What’s the most I should budget for?

According to our data, larger drywall repair projects in San Diego come it at upwards of $299.00. Several things factor into this higher cost, and it’s not just the size of your project. Costs can increase depending on any of the following:

  • Material costs. This must factor into your budget. Keep in mind a drywall repair professional may be able to leverage relationships to save on materials.
  • Company ratings: The more highly-rated the drywall repair contractor or drywall repair company is, the more likely they are to charge more.
  • Location: drywall repair contractor or company travel time may factor into the budget.

Of course, your project may differ, so be sure to speak with multiple drywall repair pros throughout San Diego to ensure your project is done right.

What San Diego zip codes are served by drywall repair contractors?

San Diego has 2750 companies offering drywall repair contractors across various zip codes in the area. Here are some zip codes with the highest amounts of drywall repair contractors:

  • 110 companies offering drywall repair contractors in 91945.
  • 55 companies offering drywall repair contractors in 92105.

All Drywall Repair Contractors in San Diego, CA

Porch Pro Headshot I&M Custom Paint and Drywall
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Our process is set up an appointment with the customer to see what they want done before we give a quote. We like to set the appointment up so that we don't over charge our customers. We like our customers to be happy. We like to do this so that we can give an exact price. We offer free estimates...Read more about I&M Custom Paint and Drywall
Our process is set up an appointment with the customer to see what they want done before we give a quote. We like to set the appointment up so that we don't over charge our customers. We like our customers to be happy. We like to do this so that we can give an exact price. We offer free estimates...Read more about I&M Custom Paint and Drywall
Porch Pro Headshot B2Q - Coatings & Finishes
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
I want to provide a different painting / home-improvement experience. One that put's the customer back in the driver's seat throughout the duration of a project. An experience where quality of work is always placed above all else. If more time is needed for something to get done the right way, for e...Read more about B2Q - Coatings & Finishes
I want to provide a different painting / home-improvement experience. One that put's the customer back in the driver's seat throughout the duration of a project. An experience where quality of work is always placed above all else. If more time is needed for something to get done the right way, for e...Read more about B2Q - Coatings & Finishes
Porch Pro Headshot BRO Construction
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
BRO Construction is a San Diego construction company specializing in home repair, maintenance, and home improvement. Whether you need a handyman for a simple fix or a major property renovation, BRO Construction can provide you with the expertise you need to make your home improvemt dreams become a r...Read more about BRO Construction
BRO Construction is a San Diego construction company specializing in home repair, maintenance, and home improvement. Whether you need a handyman for a simple fix or a major property renovation, BRO Construction can provide you with the expertise you need to make your home improvemt dreams become a r...Read more about BRO Construction
Porch Pro Headshot CEC
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(1)
Wide variety of handy man services. No job too big or small.
Wide variety of handy man services. No job too big or small.
Porch Pro Headshot GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
If your house is falling apart around you and you don't know what to do, give us a call. We can repair your home and keep everyone in it happy.
If your house is falling apart around you and you don't know what to do, give us a call. We can repair your home and keep everyone in it happy.
Porch Pro Headshot Oscar's Handy Service
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(4)
100% response rate
Porch Pro Headshot Quality Solutions
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
(13)
Porch Pro Headshot Valdez Remodeling Servicie
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Porch Pro Headshot dekascade studios Inc.
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Porch Pro Headshot JABS Handyman Services
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Porch Pro Headshot CALIF-PRO Painting and General Contractor Inc.
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Porch Pro Headshot R T BEGAY Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
30 years painting experience and 10 years in business . Reviews on a Yelp.com and have references upon request.
30 years painting experience and 10 years in business . Reviews on a Yelp.com and have references upon request.
Porch Pro Headshot Todds Handyman Service
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California
Porch Pro Headshot Cruiser Construction Company
Drywall Repair
Serves San Diego, California

Latest projects near San Diego

Recent projects booked on Porch
Del Mar 92014
Drywall Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Service
Drywall repair
Amount to repair
One or more minor repairs
Surfaces to repair
Walls
Any repair above 15ft
Yes
Escondido 92029
Drywall Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Amount to repair
One area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Both walls and ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
Yes