Drywall repair
in Lewisville, TX.
Holes, water damage, settling cracks, texture mismatches — we fix drywall issues in Lewisville homes that other contractors won't touch because the texture matching is too hard. We match Texas knockdown and orange peel exactly.
Foundation movement and your walls.
Lewisville sits on expansive clay soil — the same soil that causes foundation movement throughout North Texas. When the ground contracts in dry summers and expands after rain, your slab shifts slightly. Over 10-20 years, this shows up as diagonal cracks running from door corners, cracks along ceiling/wall junctions, and cracks following tape seams. These are almost always cosmetic (not structural) but they look terrible and they come back if you just patch them without addressing the underlying movement.
Our approach to Lewisville settling cracks: we cut out the crack in a V-pattern, apply mesh tape and setting-type compound (not pre-mixed — it's stronger and shrinks less), feather it wide (12-16 inches), prime with high-build primer, and texture-match. We also recommend flexible paintable caulk at ceiling/wall junctions rather than joint compound, which cracks again within a year.
Why this is the hardest part.
Most Lewisville homes have one of three texture types: knockdown (the irregular splatter pattern applied with a drywall knife), orange peel (fine round bumps sprayed with a hopper), or smooth/skip trowel (in higher-end homes). Matching these textures after a repair is where most contractors fail — the patch is always visible.
We use hopper guns for orange peel and hand-application for knockdown, matching the original density and knockdown pressure. Before we texture, we prime the patch to the same sheen as the surrounding wall. After texturing, we do a side-light test with a flashlight held at a flat angle — this reveals any variation that the eye misses under normal lighting. We don't consider the job done until the side-light test passes.
The right way to fix wet drywall.
Water damage from leaks, HVAC condensation, or roof issues requires more than patching. The sequence matters: find and fix the source first (we won't patch over active leaks), allow the area to fully dry (minimum 48-72 hours with fans), test for mold (we use a moisture meter and visual inspection), cut out all compromised drywall (wet drywall that has dried once can harbor mold and will never have the same structural integrity), and then install new drywall and texture.
We see a lot of "patched over water damage" in Lewisville homes — the previous owner or contractor covered the stain without fixing the source or removing the damaged material. This eventually shows through paint as a brown stain or worse, harbors mold behind the wall.
What drywall repairs actually cost.
Lewisville drywall repair pricing (2026):
- Small hole patch (under 6 inches): $150 – $280
- Door handle hole or medium damage (6-12 inches): $280 – $450
- Large section replacement (2x2 ft to full panel): $450 – $900
- Water damage repair (includes drying assessment, cut-out, replace, texture): $450 – $1,800 depending on size
- Whole room skim coat (smooth over textured walls): $800 – $2,200
- Ceiling crack repair, full room: $600 – $1,400
Paint after repair is quoted separately unless the area is small enough to include in the patch price.
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Frequently asked.
If texture-matched correctly and painted with matching paint: no. We do a side-light test before leaving. The only way a patch is visible long-term is if the paint sheen doesn't match — we recommend repainting the full wall rather than spot-painting for best results.
Yes, knockdown matching is our most common texture request in Lewisville. We use hand application to match the original knife pattern and density. It takes more time than orange peel matching, which is why many contractors avoid it.
Foundation movement. If you're on Lewisville clay soil and the crack reappears seasonally, the fix is flexible mesh tape + setting compound + flexible caulk at corners — not pre-mixed joint compound, which cracks again. We'll tell you honestly if a crack is likely to recur.
Yes. New construction, room additions, garage conversions — we do full hang, tape, float, and texture. We also work with fire-rated drywall for garage/living space separations.
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