Drywall Repair in Tyler, TX
Holes, cracks, water damage & texture matching — repaired invisibly by painter-drywallers who finish it right the first time.
At Jaime’s Construction & Remodeling LLC, we repair drywall with surgical precision. From a small nail hole to major sheetrock replacement, every drywall repair in Tyler, TX is treated like it’s going into our own home.
Because we’re professional painters first, we hold our drywall repair and texture matching to a higher standard — if the wall isn’t perfect, the paint never looks right either. One call, one finished wall.
Recent Drywall Repair & Sheetrock Projects in Tyler, TX
From hairline cracks to full sheetrock replacement — here’s a look at real drywall repair, texture matching, and installation work completed for Tyler-area homeowners.
The Problem
Holes, cracks, sagging patches, and old repairs that catch the light and scream “this wall was fixed.”
The Fix
Smooth, texture-matched, painted walls where you genuinely cannot tell where the damage used to be.
Drywall & Sheetrock Services in Tyler, TX
From a single patched hole to a full remodel — we handle every phase of drywall repair and installation.
Drywall Hole & Crack Repair
Nail holes, doorknob dents, and stress cracks from East Texas foundation shifting — patched and made invisible.
Sheetrock Installation
New construction and remodel drywall hanging, taping, and finishing for additions, garages, and full rooms.
Texture Matching
Orange peel, knockdown, smooth, and slap brush — we replicate your exact wall texture so the patch disappears.
Water Damage Restoration
Removing wet or moldy sheetrock from roof and pipe leaks and replacing it with dry, code-compliant panels.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Scraping outdated popcorn texture and refinishing with a smooth or modern knockdown ceiling.
Plaster Repair
Patching and re-blending cracked or failing plaster walls in Tyler’s older homes.
Drywall Finishing & Painting
Priming and painting immediately after repair — one call, one finished wall, no second contractor needed.
Level 4 / Level 5 Finishes
Glass-smooth, dust-controlled sanding and finishing for high-end homes and accent walls.
Commercial Drywall Services
Drywall repair and installation for Tyler offices, retail spaces, and rental properties.
Adding a room? Finishing a garage? Renovating a kitchen?
You need structural drywall installation that stands the test of time. We don’t cut corners on the “tape and bed” process: precision hanging to minimize waste and gaps, a multi-coat taping and bedding process for seamless joints, dust-controlled sanding for a glass-smooth base, and Level 4 or Level 5 finishes available for high-end homes.
Drywall Textures We Match in Tyler, TX
Putting compound in a hole is easy. Making it blend with the surrounding wall is an art. Patching drywall is the easy part — the real challenge is replicating the texture so the repair blends seamlessly. We identify your exact texture before we ever open a bucket of mud.
Common textures found in Tyler homes
- ✓Orange Peel: a slight bumpy texture, sprayed in a fine mist — very common in East Texas homes.
- ✓Knockdown: compound sprayed and gently flattened with a knife — common in newer homes.
- ✓Smooth / Level 5: no texture at all, requiring perfect joint finishing — common in modern luxury homes.
- ✓Slap Brush: created with a textured brush slapped onto wet mud for a pattern finish.
- ✓Popcorn: found on older ceilings, hard to match and usually removed entirely rather than patched.
More Texture & Repair Work in Tyler, TX
Our Drywall Repair & Installation Process
Whether it’s a new home in Tyler or a repair in Whitehouse or Lindale, our approach is always the same: careful, clean, and finished with paint — not just gray mud.
Site Prep & Assessment
We inspect the damage, protect your floors and furniture, and confirm the texture and finish we’re matching.
Cut, Patch & Panel
Damaged drywall is cut back to solid material and replaced with new panels or backing, securely fastened and ready for tape.
Taping & Mudding
Seams are sealed with tape and multiple thin coats of joint compound, each one sanded and smoothed before the next.
Texture Matching & Sanding
We replicate your exact wall texture — orange peel, knockdown, smooth, or slap brush — then dust-controlled sand it flush.
Prime, Paint & Final Walkthrough
As painter-drywallers, we prime and paint the repair immediately, then walk the job with you before we call it done.
Why “painter-drywallers” finish better
A regular drywall guy leaves the wall gray and dusty and hands you off to someone else. We transition straight into priming and painting, so you’re not stuck hiring a second contractor — or living with an unfinished wall — while you wait to schedule one.
How Long Does Drywall Last in Tyler, TX?
In ideal conditions, drywall can last up to 70 years. But in Tyler, TX, higher humidity and clay-soil foundation shifting often shorten that to 20–40 years without regular maintenance. If you’re seeing nail pops, stress cracks, or soft spots, the clock is already ticking.
5 signs your drywall needs repair
- ✓Brown stains or soft spots — usually water damage that gets worse the longer it sits.
- ✓Cracks or sagging — may signal foundation movement or structural shifts.
- ✓Mold or mildew — often the result of a hidden leak or poor ventilation.
- ✓Visible holes or dents — even small holes let moisture and pests in.
- ✓Loose or separating joints — a sign of aging or a poor original installation.
DIY Drywall Patch Kit vs. a Local Pro
There are patch kits at every hardware store. But even a small drywall fix can turn into a dusty, uneven mess if the texture doesn’t match.
DIY Patch Kit
- ✕$30+ in materials, tools, and trial-and-error
- ✕Real risk of a visible texture or paint mismatch
- ✕Hours of dust and mess with no guarantee
- ✕No warranty or backup if the patch fails
Jaime’s Professional Repair
- ✓One flat, written quote — no hidden costs
- ✓Texture and paint matched seamlessly
- ✓Most repairs completed in a single visit
- ✓Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost in Tyler, TX?
Every repair is different, but here’s a realistic starting point based on what Tyler homeowners typically invest in drywall repair and installation.
| Type of Work | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Small Holes & Nail Pops | $150 – $300 |
| Medium Repairs (cracks, small sections) | $300 – $600 |
| Large Repairs / Water Damage | $600 – $1,500+ |
| New Sheetrock Installation | $1.50 – $3.00 / sq ft |
| Popcorn Ceiling Removal | $1.50 – $3.50 / sq ft |
What affects the final cost
- →Size and location of the damage: ceiling repairs and hard-to-reach areas take more time than a simple wall patch.
- →Texture complexity: smooth/Level 5 finishes and custom textures need more skill and coats than a basic knockdown patch.
- →Water damage or mold: wet or moldy sections need removal, drying, and sometimes a moisture-source fix before new drywall goes in.
- →Paint matching: blending the repair into your existing paint can add a small amount to the final price.
Typical investment for Tyler homeowners
Most drywall repairs in Tyler — a few holes, a cracked corner, a patch after a plumbing fix — run in the $150–$600 range. Larger water-damage repairs or full-room sheetrock installation cost more, scaled to square footage.
Drywall Repair Services in Tyler, TX and East Texas
We proudly serve homeowners and businesses across Tyler and surrounding East Texas communities.
Drywall contractors in Tyler, TX
Tyler is our home base. We know the neighborhoods, the housing stock, the humidity, and the foundation movement that causes most of the drywall damage we repair here.
East Texas service area
We serve Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Chapel Hill, Chandler, and surrounding communities within Smith County and neighboring counties. Contact us to confirm availability in your specific location.
Work With a Trusted Drywall Repair Contractor in Tyler, TX
Trust is built through process, clarity, execution, and a finish you can’t tell was ever damaged.
- ✓Free written estimate
- ✓Texture and paint matched, guaranteed
- ✓Licensed and insured work
- ✓Dust-controlled, clean jobsite every day
- ✓Direct communication — no middlemen
- ✓Local accountability in Tyler and East Texas
Frequently Asked Questions — Drywall Repair in Tyler, TX
In ideal, dry conditions, drywall (gypsum board) can last 30 to 70 years. In Tyler, TX, higher humidity and clay-soil foundation shifting typically shorten that to 20–40 years unless it’s properly maintained and any leaks are fixed quickly.
Most drywall in an average Tyler home holds up for 20 to 40 years before it needs significant repair or replacement, depending on moisture exposure, foundation movement, and how quickly leaks and cracks were addressed. Well-installed drywall in a new home can last 40–60 years or more with proper care.
The same as drywall — “Sheetrock” is just a brand name for drywall (gypsum board), so it has the same 20–70 year lifespan depending on climate, moisture, and maintenance.
No, drywall doesn’t have an expiration date, but it does age. It degrades faster from moisture, mold, structural cracks, or physical damage than from time alone. Nail pops, stress cracks, and soft or discolored spots are signs it’s reaching the end of its useful life in that area.
Most drywall repairs in Tyler take one to two visits. Small holes and cracks are often patched, textured, and ready to paint within a single visit; larger repairs need a second visit so each coat of joint compound can dry fully between steps.
A single room typically takes 1–2 days for hanging, taping, and finishing. Larger projects — additions, full remodels, or whole-house installs — usually run 3–5+ days depending on square footage and the finish level requested.
Each coat of joint compound (“mud”) needs roughly 24 hours to dry before the next coat or sanding, though thin skim coats can dry in a matter of hours in good conditions. Because most repairs need 2–3 coats, that’s why many jobs are scheduled as two visits.
There is no real difference — “Sheetrock” is a brand name for drywall (gypsum board), the way “Kleenex” is a brand name for tissue. We use the terms interchangeably and only install high-quality panels.
Yes. We replicate orange peel, knockdown, smooth/Level 5, slap brush, and popcorn textures so the repaired area blends invisibly into the surrounding wall or ceiling once it’s painted.
It depends on the size and complexity of the damage — small holes and nail pops are the most affordable, while water-damaged sections or full sheetrock replacement cost more. See our typical cost ranges above, or call for a free written estimate.
Yes. We remove wet or moldy sheetrock, check for hidden moisture, and replace it with new, dry, code-compliant panels so the problem doesn’t come back.
Opened joint compound typically stays usable for a few weeks to a couple of months if it’s kept sealed and free of contamination. We always use fresh, professional-grade compound on every job to guarantee a clean, lasting finish.
Yes, we patch and re-blend cracked or failing plaster in Tyler’s older homes. Plaster can last 70+ years structurally, but it does crack with age and settling — most plaster repairs are about stabilizing and re-blending the surface, not replacing the whole wall.
Yes. We scrape off outdated popcorn texture and refinish the ceiling smooth or with a modern knockdown texture.
Yes. Since we’re a full-service painting company, we color-match your existing paint and blend the repaired area so you can’t tell it was ever damaged.
Yes, we provide drywall repair, installation, and finishing for offices, retail spaces, and rental properties across Tyler and East Texas.
Yes. In addition to interior drywall and sheetrock, we repair and paint exterior stucco — patching cracks and matching texture so the repair blends into the existing wall.
We serve Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Chapel Hill, Chandler, and the surrounding East Texas communities.
Ready to Get Your Walls Fixed Right in Tyler, TX?
Jaime’s Construction & Remodeling LLC has been repairing and installing drywall across Tyler and East Texas with the kind of finish that disappears once it’s painted. We’re not a general contractor passing your project to a subcontractor — we’re the crew that shows up, does the work, and stands behind it.
- ✓ Free written estimate
- ✓ Texture matched, guaranteed
- ✓ Licensed and insured
- ✓ Clean jobsite every day
- ✓ Direct communication
Serving Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Chapel Hill, and East Texas.
