Drywall Hole Repair in Los Angeles
A hole in the wall is one of the most noticeable — and most fixable — repairs in a home. Whether it came from a doorknob, a piece of furniture, a plumbing access cut or an accident, Eddie Fixes LA repairs drywall holes across Los Angeles so the wall looks solid and seamless again.
Bigger holes need more than spackle. Eddie cuts the opening clean, adds backing or a proper patch, finishes it flush, matches the texture and paints — so there is no bulge, no soft spot and no visible repair.
What’s included
Doorknob & impact holes
Round impact holes are cut square, backed and patched flush with the wall.
Medium holes
Holes up to roughly a foot are repaired with a cut-in patch and proper support.
Large openings
Bigger holes get a new drywall section screwed to backing or studs, taped and finished.
Access-cut repair
Openings cut for plumbing or electrical access are closed cleanly and refinished.
Backing & support
We add wood or clip backing so the patch is rigid and will not flex or crack.
Texture matching
Orange peel, knockdown or smooth — the patch is textured to match the surrounding wall.
Prime & paint
We seal and repaint the area so the repair blends in completely.
Clean work area
Dust is contained and the space is left tidy.
Our process
- 01
Send a photo
Share a photo and rough size of the hole for a quick, clear quote.
- 02
Cut & back
We square the opening and add backing or a patch so the repair is solid.
- 03
Patch & finish
The patch is taped, mudded in coats, sanded flush and texture-matched.
- 04
Prime & paint
A stain-blocking primer and color-matched paint make the hole disappear.
Why large holes need more than spackle
Filling a large hole with spackle alone leaves a weak, sunken or bulging spot that cracks again quickly. A proper repair squares off the opening, adds backing or a cut-in drywall patch for rigidity, then builds up joint compound in feathered coats so the surface ends up perfectly flat.
This is the difference between a repair that lasts and a quick fix that fails. Eddie does it the right way every time, with the patch supported, finished flush and textured to match.
From small dents to wall-sized openings
Eddie repairs the full range: doorknob impacts, furniture punctures, holes left by removed shelves or TVs, and large openings cut for access or damaged by accidents. Smaller surface dings fall under our patch repair service, while anything that needs backing and a cut-in patch is true hole repair.
With 20+ years of experience and 150+ five-star reviews, Eddie makes the wall look like nothing ever happened — matched texture, blended paint and a clean finish.
Drywall hole repair cost in Los Angeles
Hole repair pricing scales with the size of the opening and whether backing, texture and paint are needed. These are typical Los Angeles ranges — your quote is always exact and free.
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Doorknob / small impact hole | $120 – $220 |
| Medium hole (up to ~12") | $160 – $350 |
| Large hole / new drywall section | $350 – $650 |
| Access-cut close-up | $150 – $400 |
| Texture matching (add-on) | $50 – $150 |
Repairs that need extensive backing, multiple coats or full texture and paint matching sit at the higher end. Eddie always provides an exact, free quote first.
Serving all of Los Angeles
Eddie Fixes LA serves homeowners across Los Angeles County, including Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Pasadena, and all of Greater Los Angeles.
- Hollywood
- West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- Santa Monica
- Downtown LA
- Pasadena
Frequently Asked Questions
A doorknob or small impact hole typically runs $120 – $220, a medium hole $160 – $350, and a large hole that needs a new drywall section $350 – $650. Texture matching adds about $50 – $150. Every quote is exact and free.
Any size. Small holes get a cut-in patch; large openings get a new piece of drywall screwed to backing or studs, taped and finished. There is no hole too big to repair properly.
It will be strong. We add backing or a supported patch so the area is rigid, then finish it flush. That prevents the flexing and sinking that cause quick fixes to crack.
Yes. Matching the surrounding texture and repainting the area is part of every hole repair, so the patch blends in and disappears.
A small hole is often done in one visit. Larger holes need drying time between compound coats, so they may take one to three visits over a couple of days for a flawless finish.
Yes. Patch repair covers small surface damage like nail pops and dents. Hole repair handles openings that need backing and a cut-in patch. Send a photo and we will confirm which you need.
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