Drywall questions, answered straight.

No. Our standard is a repair you can't see. We match the existing texture, whether that's orange peel, knockdown, or smooth, then prime and blend the paint so the patched area looks like part of the wall. Strong light from the side and high-gloss paint make some repairs harder to hide. If yours is one of those, we'll tell you before we start.

If you want the repair to disappear, hire a drywall specialist. A handyman can fill a hole and a painter can paint over it, but matching the texture and blending the finish is a separate skill. It's also the part you can still see afterward when it's done poorly. Drywall is all we do, from a single patch to a full installation, so the repair holds up and the wall looks like one even surface.

Yes. Small repairs are most of what we do: doorknob holes, hairline cracks, nail pops, and the openings left after plumbing or electrical work. Each one gets the same process and the same finish as a full wall, so a small patch disappears just as completely. Small jobs have a minimum charge, so if you have a few things that need fixing, we'll do them all in one visit.

Send photos of the damage and your ZIP code through the estimate form. For most repairs you'll have a written estimate and a timeline within one business day, with no site visit needed. Larger jobs, water damage, and full installations sometimes need an in-person look first, and we'll say so when we reply. The estimate is free either way.

It depends on the size of the damage, where it is on the wall or ceiling, the texture we have to match, and whether it needs painting. Small repairs have a minimum charge, so grouping several into one visit is the better value. Instead of guessing at a number, send photos through the estimate form. You'll usually have a written price within one business day, before anyone comes to your home.

Yes. The Drywall Repair Co. is an Oregon CCB licensed, bonded, and insured contractor, license CCB# 263361. In Oregon, that number means the state has verified our bond and insurance. Any job over $2,000 comes with a written contract. The license number is in the footer of every page and on every estimate, and we'll send a certificate of insurance if you ask.

It depends on how wet it got and for how long. Drywall that dried out quickly and still feels firm can often stay. Drywall that is soft, sagging, stained, or was wet for more than a day or two usually has to come out, because mold can start growing behind the surface within 24 to 48 hours. We check inside the wall, tell you honestly which case you're in, and won't sell you a patch over a wall that should be replaced.

Often, yes, and we're glad to work with your adjuster. Sudden, accidental damage like a burst pipe is usually covered. Slow leaks that went unaddressed usually aren't, and many policies set a separate limit for mold. Photograph everything and file your claim before any repair begins, because the adjuster needs to see the damage first. Once it's documented, we provide the written estimate and the details your claim needs.

Usually it's cosmetic, but the details matter. A thin, straight crack along a seam that hasn't grown usually comes from seasonal movement or normal settling. A crack with sagging, bowing, or a spreading stain is more serious. It points to water or loose fasteners above the ceiling, and it should be looked at soon. If you're not sure which one you have, send a photo and we'll tell you.

Popcorn texture installed before about 1981 should be treated as possibly containing asbestos, so have it tested before anything disturbs it. Oregon DEQ also requires an asbestos survey before a contractor renovates a home built before 2004. We don't scrape or remove popcorn ceilings. If the texture tests negative, we encapsulate it, which means covering it with a smooth new surface. If it tests positive, Oregon treats covering it as asbestos abatement, which needs a DEQ-licensed abatement contractor, and we will point you to one. In Oregon, disturbing asbestos requires a specialty license. An overlay avoids that risk and still gives you a clean, flat ceiling.