Drywall Repair in St. Louis
We promise to always deliver the best quality work and will never take shortcuts. We won't paint over broken drywall or crumbling plaster. Your painted surfaces will endure much longer and look better -- especially important in St. Louis's many historic homes.
St. Louis homes settle over time, and the clay soil makes it worse. We see a lot of drywall cracks along seams and around door frames. Freeze-thaw cycles also cause nail pops in exterior walls. We fix all of it before painting.
Holes happen. Doorknobs punch through walls. Water leaks leave stains and soft spots. Cracks show up along seams and corners as a house settles. None of it looks good, and none of it is hard to fix. If you know what you are doing.
We handle drywall repair as part of the painting process. The crew that patches your wall is the same crew that primes and paints it. That matters because drywall repair is really just painting prep done right. If the patch is sloppy, the paint will show it.
Small holes from nails, screws, and anchors are quick fixes. We fill them with lightweight spackle, sand flush, and prime. You will never know they were there.
Medium holes. Fist-sized or from a doorknob. Need a patch. We cut a clean opening, fit a new piece of drywall, tape the seams with paper or mesh tape, and apply two to three coats of joint compound. Each coat gets sanded smooth before the next one goes on. The goal is a perfectly flat surface with no visible seam lines.
Large holes and damaged sections get a full cutback. We cut to the nearest studs on each side, install a new piece of drywall, and tape and mud the joints. For ceiling damage or areas larger than two feet, we may need to add backing supports. We build it back to match the surrounding wall exactly.
Water damage is its own category. If drywall has gotten wet, we check for soft spots, mold, and structural damage behind the wall. Wet drywall loses its integrity. It sags, crumbles, and grows mold if it is not replaced. We cut out the damaged section, let the framing dry completely, treat for mold if needed, and install new drywall.
Texture matching is where most DIY repairs fall apart. Your walls probably have a specific texture. Orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, or smooth. We match whatever is there so the repair disappears into the surrounding wall. We keep samples of the most common textures and can replicate just about anything we encounter.
After the repair is solid and the texture is matched, we prime everything with a stain-blocking primer. This seals the joint compound, evens out the porosity, and gives the finish paint a uniform surface to grip. Without primer, patches absorb paint differently than the surrounding wall and show through as dull spots. Even with two coats of paint.
Most drywall repairs take less than a day. Larger jobs or water damage work may take two days to allow for drying time between coats. We clean up after ourselves and leave the wall ready for its finish coat.
The bottom line is this: we fix the wall before we paint it. Every time. That is how you get a paint job that looks right and stays right.
What's included
Drywall Repair questions
Can you match my existing wall texture? expand_more
Yes. We match orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, smooth, and most other textures. We test on a scrap piece first to dial in the pattern before applying it to your wall. Once it is painted, the repair should be invisible.
How do you handle water-damaged drywall? expand_more
We cut out the wet or damaged section, inspect the framing behind it for mold or rot, treat any issues, and install new drywall. We will not patch over water damage. That just hides the problem. The source of the water needs to be fixed first, which is something your plumber or roofer handles before we come in.
Why not just use a DIY patch kit from the hardware store? expand_more
Patch kits work for tiny nail holes. For anything bigger, they leave visible edges, wrong textures, and uneven surfaces. The mesh-and-spackle approach in those kits does not build up a flat enough surface for paint. You will see the patch every time you look at the wall.
Do you paint after repairing the drywall? expand_more
We always prime the repair. Most customers have us paint the full wall or room at the same time since matching paint color on a spot repair is tough. Even with the same paint can, the sheen can look different on the patched area versus the aged wall around it.
How long does a drywall repair take? expand_more
Most repairs are done in a single day. Larger jobs or water damage work may need two days because joint compound and primer need drying time between coats. We will give you the timeline during the estimate so there are no surprises.
Drywall Repair for St. Louis homes
St. Louis is a brick city. We paint a lot of historic brick bungalows in Shaw and Benton Park, Tudor Revivals in Kirkwood, and ranches across the county. Whether your home is 150 years old or brand new in Chesterfield, we've done work just like it.
St. Louis has four real seasons, and each one is hard on paint in its own way. We time exterior work for May-June or September-October to get the best curing conditions. Older homes have plaster walls that need careful prep. Skim coating, crack repair, proper priming. And we do all of that before a brush ever touches the wall. On brick homes, we use breathable masonry paints so moisture doesn't get trapped.
Common home styles in St. Louis
Where we work
We cover the whole St. Louis metro. From Central West End and Soulard downtown to Kirkwood, Clayton, Chesterfield, and the suburbs beyond.
From quote to finished. In 4 steps
1. Get a Quick Quote
Fill out the form or call us. We respond with a detailed quote in as little as 10 minutes.
2. On-Site Estimate
For larger projects, we schedule a free in-person walkthrough to confirm scope and pricing.
3. We Get to Work
Our crew arrives on time, preps properly, uses premium materials, and keeps you informed throughout.
4. Final Walkthrough
We walk through the finished work with you. If anything needs adjusting, we fix it on the spot.
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Chris Heerdegen
I'm Chris, the owner of OnDemand Painters. When you call, it's directly to my cell. I've been in the industry since 2001 and manage crews across six markets. We show up when we say we will, and we do the type of work that earns a review.
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