Dallas Drywall Repair

Few products and materials have the singular popularity of drywall. Drywall's dominance as a wall material is well-deserved. It's inexpensive, easy-to-install, and durable. Most of the benefits, however, are a result of the material's light weight, making drywall far from indestructible. While you can often casually bump into it without consequence, a household member who needs to vent frustration can also put a fist through the wall.

So common is this phenomenon that it's become something of a character motif in television shows and the movies. To give you any even better idea of how common drywall damage can be, ServiceMagic oversees and tracks more than 450 separate categories of home improvement projects. Requests for drywall repair rank as the 19th most popular request we receive.

DIY v. Dallas Drywall Repair Contractors
Of course, there are a lot of ways drywall can become damaged: doorknobs, nails and screws that pop out from wall sub-layering, water damage, and structural imperfections are all on the list. If you're wondering about doing this project yourself, basic drywall repair isn't difficult at all. What is difficult is matching the texture of the old drywall. This makes small holes and cracks or damage in an inconspicuous area no problem for a reasonably handy homeowner. For larger areas or water damage that requires special a waterproof backing, a professional Dallas drywall repair contractor is your best bet. When in doubt, go ahead and request a professional, as a small drywall repair is by no means a major expense.

Cost of Drywall Repair in Dallas
So, how much is not a major expense? ServiceMagic tracks drywall repair in Dallas and other home improvement projects in the area and around the country to answer that very question. The national average for drywall repair is just over $500. This may sound like a major expense, but larger drywall repair projects tend to skew this number. We see plenty of drywall repair projects under $200. One Dallas homeowner even got his drywall repaired for $49. Keep in mind that you may end up getting what you paid for. Not that a cheap bid is a dishonest one, but some Dallas drywall repair contractors may paint the drywall, others will leave it up to you. Large projects that include extensive drywall repair for customized drywall texturing and water damage prevention may range up to $1,000.

Project Length of Dallas Drywall Repair
Unless you have a major drywall repair project or unforeseen damage lies behind the surface of your drywall, it shouldn't take more than a few hours to have your drywall repaired. In fact, it's not unheard of to have a contractor contact you within an hour of your online request and have the job done the same day. Since many drywall repairs can be done by a generally knowledgeable handyman, many homeowners elect to bundle several small home improvement projects together. One Dallas homeowner managed to have the same contractor repair the drywall, add a porch column, and paint the exterior of the house at the same time.