Drywall Repair in Charleston, SC
Holes, cracks, nail pops and water-damaged ceilings — patched and textured to match your wall.
- Texture matched, not just filled
- We cut back to solid board
- Plaster & historic walls too
- You pay nothing until it is done
What we fix
The three jobs we get called for most
Holes and dents
Doorknob holes, furniture damage, and the cut-outs left behind after a plumber or electrician has been in the wall.
Water damage
Stained, soft or sagging ceiling board after a roof, plumbing or A/C condensation leak — common here in storm season.
Cracks and nail pops
Seam cracks above doors and windows, corner bead splits, and rows of popped screws as a house settles.
How it works
Three steps, no surprises
Tell us what happened
A couple of sentences and a photo are enough. The photo is what lets us bring the right board, compound and texture tools on the first visit.
We cut back to something solid
Damaged board comes out to firm edges and solid framing. Patching over soft or wet board is why repairs come back.
Tape, compound, texture, done
Seams are taped and compounded in coats, sanded flat, then the texture is matched to the rest of the wall so the repair disappears.
Local context
Why drywall fails in Charleston
Two things drive most of the drywall work we do around Charleston: humidity and movement. Coastal air keeps indoor humidity high for months at a time, and drywall that stays damp goes soft at the seams long before anyone notices a stain. Add a storm season that finds every tired roof flashing and A/C condensate line, and ceiling patches become the single most common call we get.
Movement is the other half. Houses here settle on sandy, wet soil, and that shows up as hairline cracks running diagonally from the corners of doors and windows, and as rows of nail pops down a hallway. Those are cosmetic far more often than they are structural — but filling them without re-securing the board just means they come back next season.
Downtown adds a third case entirely. Historic houses have plaster over wood lath, not sheetrock. It cracks differently, it crumbles when handled badly, and cutting it out to replace it with modern board is what flattens the character of an old room. We repair plaster as plaster.
We cover Charleston and the surrounding towns, including Adams Run · Awendaw · Bethera · Bonneau · Charleston Afb · Cordesville · Cottageville · Edisto Island. See the full service area.
Good to know
Drywall repair FAQ
How soon can you repair drywall in Charleston?
Tell us the size of the damage when you book and we will give you the soonest slot we can genuinely keep. Small patches are usually a single visit; larger repairs need a second visit because joint compound has to dry fully before sanding and painting.
Will the patch be invisible once it is painted?
That depends on the texture. A smooth wall patches almost invisibly. Knockdown, orange peel and other sprayed textures have to be matched by hand, and on an older wall the surrounding paint has usually faded, so a full-wall repaint gives the cleanest result. We will tell you which case yours is before we start.
Do you handle water-damaged ceilings in Charleston?
Yes. The important part is that the leak is fixed first — patching over an active leak wastes your money. We cut out the soft board back to solid framing, check that the area is dry, and replace it. If we see anything that looks like a mould problem beyond surface staining, we will say so rather than close the wall over it.
Do you paint after the repair?
We can prime and paint the repaired area if you have the paint, or repaint the whole wall for an even finish. Add it in the description when you book so we bring what we need in one trip.
What about the old plaster walls downtown?
Plaster over wood lath behaves nothing like modern drywall — it cracks along the lath lines and crumbles if you screw into it carelessly. We repair plaster with the right bonding materials instead of simply cutting it out and replacing it with sheetrock, which is what usually ruins the look of a historic room.
Everything drywall
Other drywall work we do in Charleston
Pick any of these in the form above — we would rather do them in one visit.
Archway Drywall Repair
Repairing damaged or cracked drywall on an archway or other rounded wall opening.
Ceiling Crack Repair
Repairing cracks across a ceiling, including along the seams between drywall panels.
Ceiling Water Damage Repair
Cut out water-damaged drywall, patch, texture, and paint to blend seamlessly.
Ceiling Water Stain Painting
Prime and paint over ugly water stains on the ceiling.
Corner Bead Repair
Fix dented or chipped drywall corners.
Doorknob Hole Repair
Patching the round hole a door handle punches through the wall behind a door.
Drop Ceiling Tile Replacement
Replace water-stained or damaged acoustic ceiling tiles in offices.
Drywall Anchor Removal
Pull out old plastic wall anchors and patch the remaining holes.
Drywall Crack Repair
Repairing hairline and seam cracks in walls, most often caused by normal home settling.
Drywall Hole Repair
Patch holes, dents, and cracks in drywall, finished with matching texture.
Drywall Patch After Mount Removal
Filling old TV-mount or shelf-bracket holes and smoothing the wall where they hung.
Drywall Repair After Electrical Work
Closing up the holes an electrician cuts to run wiring, add outlets, or move a panel.
Drywall Repair After Plumbing Access
Closing and finishing the hole a plumber cut open to reach a pipe inside the wall.
Drywall Repair Before Painting
A pre-paint pass that fixes nail pops, dents, and old seams so a fresh coat doesn't reveal them.
Drywall Seam Taping
Repair cracking seams where drywall panels meet.
Furniture Scuff Wall Repair
Fixing dents, gouges, and scrape marks left on walls by moving or shifting furniture.
Garage Firewall Drywall Repair
Repairing the fire-rated Type X drywall that separates an attached garage from the house.
High Ceiling Drywall Patch
Patching drywall on a vaulted or two-story ceiling that's out of normal reach.
Interior Room Painting
Professional painting for bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways.
Knockdown Texture Repair
Restoring the flattened-splatter knockdown texture common on walls and ceilings in newer Charleston-area homes.
Large Drywall Hole Patch
Cutting in a backed patch or new board section when a hole is too big for a simple fill.
Nail Hole Patching
Fill and sand small holes left by pictures and artwork.
Nail Pop Repair
Fixing popped nails or screws that push through drywall and crack the paint in a visible row.
Orange Peel Texture Repair
Matching the fine, sprayed orange peel texture common on drywall walls and ceilings.
Peeling Paint Scraping
Scrape away flaking paint from bathroom ceilings or exterior trim.
Pet Damage Drywall Repair
Repairing drywall your dog or cat has scratched, chewed, or clawed near the floor.
Plaster Lath Repair
Reattaching plaster that has separated from the wood lath strips behind it before it falls.
Plaster Wall Crack Repair
Repairing cracks in real lime or gypsum plaster walls, not drywall, common in Charleston's older homes.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Safely scrape away outdated popcorn texture and apply a modern smooth finish.
Skim Coating
A thin, full-surface coat of compound that flattens patches, dents, and old texture into one smooth wall.
Smooth Wall Refinishing
Removing texture and building up a flat, modern finish on a wall or ceiling for painting.
Stairwell Drywall Repair
Patching drywall damage high on a stairwell wall, where ladder access is awkward.
Texture Matching
Apply spray texture to match existing orange peel or knockdown walls.
Window Drywall Repair
Repairing damaged drywall around a window, often after a leak or a window replacement.