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About Drywall Repair Services
Make unsightly walls look new again when you hire a Local Pro drywall contractor.
Local Pro drywall contractors are certified professionals with the tools and expertise to handle the following drywall repairs:
✔ Peels and cracks
✔ Dents and flaws
✔ Hole patching
✔ Water damage
Local Pro drywall contractors are insured professionals who can remove unsightly stains, peeling, cracks, and holes to ensure a surface that is even and primed for a new coat of paint.
Submit your request with a description of your drywall repair needs and get matched with up to 3 Local Pros for a quote.
*Visitation fees may apply
Common Drywall Repairs We Offer
How It Works
1 Complete Your Request Form
- Enter your contact information and tell us more details about the job you’d like done.
2 View Local Pros in Your Area
- After submitting a request, you will be contacted by up to three Local Pros based on your job request. Compare their credentials, ask questions, discuss availability, and obtain a quote.
3 Select Pro & Schedule Installation
- Once you’ve decided on the Pro you want - hire the Local Pro that fulfills your criteria.
4 Get Your Job Completed
- After the job is complete, leave a review to share your experience of how it went, and help fortify our network of great Local Pros.
Why Choose Local Pros
Hire From A Network of Pros
Hiring from our network ensures you get your job done by the best of the best, no matter who you end up choosing.
Background Checked
All Local Pros are independently background checked and licensed and experienced for the job.
Rated and Reviewed
All reviews are rated and submitted by homeowners like you who have had work completed with a Local Pro service.
Things To Consider for Drywall Repair
✔ Budget:
Your drywall repair contractor can advise repair solutions that work within your budget
✔ Timeline:
Joint compound used in drywall repair requires time to dry and may need several coats, depending on the extent of the damage.
✔ Scope of Work:
The extent of your damage can impact the final cost of labour and materials for your repairs. Provide photos or request an onsite assessment for a more reliable estimate.
✔ Ventilation:
Adequate indoor ventilation helps to ensure your drywall is repaired or replaced safely with minimal disturbance to your home.
Things to Ask Your Drywall Contractor
When hiring a Local Pro Drywall Contractor, it’s important to communicate your expectations, as well as to be clear on what is or isn’t included with their service.
Make sure that everyone is on the same page by asking about the following:
✔ How should I prepare for the Local Pro’s arrival?
- Find out what you need to do before your Local Pro drywall contractor arrives
- Ask your Pro whether they’ll move your furniture, remove wall-mounted frames and fixtures, and cover plates for light switches or electrical sockets, or if you should do that yourself
✔ What prep work goes into the drywall repair job?
- Many Local Pros will begin your project with important prep work to ensure as thorough a job as possible
- Ask your drywall contractor what preparations may be required prior to their arrival
✔ Do you provide a contract and guarantee your work?
- Ask whether you’ll need to provide upfront payment or deposit and whether they guarantee their work
- Ask for an itemized record of the work that the Local Pro has been hired to complete and sign this before work begins
✔ Will you purchase drywall materials or help me choose the right materials?
- You can ask your Local Pro if they will purchase the drywall materials and paint for you at an extra cost, or if that is included in the cost of the job
Frequently Asked Questions
Drywall Repair Questions
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- With the right tools and moderate expertise, you can purchase a drywall repair kit to handle minor repairs
- Drywall damage caused by plumbing leaks or electrical work may require more extensive expertise, time and materials
- Local Pro drywall contractors can assess the extent of work required for your drywall repairs and recommend the best option based on your budget
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- Painting over existing cracks in your walls, decorative trim, or ceiling will not conceal cracks
- When applying a new coat of paint, it is best to prepare the surface by removing flaws, cracks, and holes before painting
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- Drywall plaster, finish, primer and premium joint compounds are relatively inexpensive
- The cost of drywall repair will vary depending on the size or extent of repairs and the time required
- Typically, drywall plaster and joint compound requires time to dry, and may require an additional application of primer to ensure smooth and even results
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- Spackle or joint compound (aka drywall ‘mud’)
- Putty knife
- Sanding block
- Mesh drywall tape
Local Pro Questions
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- The Home Depot uses the latest technology to match customers with a qualified and vetted Local Pro.
- Local Pros are also pre-screened so can put your full trust in their services. There’s no need to worry about quality of work – with reviews, references and our comprehensive background check, we’ve ensured that for you.
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- Yes. All Local Pros must have current and updated certification from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board governed by each province. In addition, each contractor must be insured a minimum of $1,000,000 liability to protect our valued customers.
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- There is no cost to request a Local Pro, nor to get matched to them.
- After connecting with up to three Local Pros, you can vet and select the Local Pro that fits your budget and schedule.
*Visitation fees may apply
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- In the rare event that you do not receive a response after 48 hours our automated referral system will re-submit your request for any available Local Pros in your area
- During regular business hours Local Pros aim to respond to your request within 24 hours
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- We are constantly adding new Pros, so we hope to have Pros available in your area soon.
- Please ensure the postal code you have entered is where you’d like the service to happen.
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