Drywall Repair in Los Angeles
Drywall repair in Los Angeles usually comes down to one thing: making the damage disappear without leaving a visible patch. Eddie repairs holes, cracks, water stains, popped nails and ceiling damage with matched texture, blended paint and a clean work area from start to finish.
Whether it is a doorknob hole in a Santa Monica condo, plumbing access cuts in Venice, or settling cracks in an older Pasadena home, Eddie handles the repair himself. You get one fully insured craftsman, clear pricing, and no rotating crew.
What’s included
Hole & patch repair
Doorknob dents, fist-sized holes and large openings are cut, backed, patched and sanded flush with the wall.
Crack repair
Settling, stress and corner-bead cracks are fixed with mesh tape and proper feathering so they do not return.
Texture matching
Orange peel, knockdown, skip-trowel or smooth — new texture is blended into the old until it is invisible.
Nail pops & seams
Popped fasteners are reset and failed tape seams are re-taped, mudded and finished.
Water-damaged drywall
Stained or soft drywall is cut out, replaced, sealed with a stain-blocking primer and repainted.
Ceiling drywall repair
Cracked, sagging or previously patched ceilings are restored, including popcorn texture.
Paint to match
We prime and repaint the repair so the wall reads as one continuous, uniform surface.
Full clean-up
Dust is contained with plastic and drop cloths; we leave the room cleaner than we found it.
Our process
- 01
Free quote
Send a photo or book a visit and get a clear, itemized estimate — usually within an hour during business hours.
- 02
Prep & protect
We mask the area, lay drop cloths and contain dust before any cutting or sanding begins.
- 03
Repair & texture
We patch, tape, mud in coats, sand smooth and match the surrounding wall texture.
- 04
Prime & paint
A stain-blocking primer and color-matched paint make the repair vanish. Then we clean up completely.
Common drywall problems we fix in Los Angeles
Los Angeles homes bring their own drywall challenges. Older bungalows and Spanish-style houses often mix lath-and-plaster with modern drywall, so patches have to bridge two very different surfaces. Seasonal settling and the occasional tremor open hairline cracks at door and window corners. Coastal humidity in Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Rey can soften drywall behind bathrooms and exterior walls, while updates and TV mounts leave behind holes that need clean, professional closing.
We repair all of it — from a single hairline crack to water-damaged sections that need cutting out and rebuilding. The goal is always the same: a finish that is structurally sound and completely invisible once the paint dries.
Why homeowners choose Eddie for drywall repair
Eddie brings over 20 years of experience in Brazil and the United States, and every job is done by Eddie himself — not a rotating crew. That means consistent quality, honest pricing and real accountability. Eddie Fixes LA is fully insured and known for leaving each home perfectly clean.
You also get a craftsman who treats your home as if it were his own: careful prep, precise texture matching and clear communication from the first quote to the final walkthrough.
Drywall repair cost in Los Angeles
Pricing depends on the size and number of repairs, the texture to match and whether painting is included. These are typical Los Angeles market ranges to set expectations — your written quote is always exact and free.
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small nail hole / patch | $75 – $180 |
| Medium hole (up to ~12") | $160 – $350 |
| Large hole / multiple patches | $350 – $650 |
| Ceiling drywall repair | $220+ / quoted by sq ft |
| Water-damaged section | $600+ / quoted by sq ft |
| Texture matching (add-on) | $50 – $150 |
Most single-room repairs land around $195 – $650. Hourly work runs $60 – $90/hr with a typical one-hour minimum. Ranges reflect the LA market — Eddie always provides an exact, no-obligation quote.
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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
Small patches start around $75 – $180, medium holes run $160 – $350, and larger or water-damaged repairs are quoted by square footage, texture and damage severity. Most single-room jobs land near $195 – $650. Every quote from Eddie Fixes LA is exact and free.
A small patch is often finished in a single visit. Because joint compound needs to dry between coats, larger repairs or full texture matching can take one to three visits over a couple of days. Eddie will give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Yes. Matching orange peel, knockdown, skip-trowel or smooth finishes is a core part of every repair. We also prime and color-match the paint so the patch blends into the surrounding wall and disappears.
We repair cracks with mesh tape and proper feathering rather than just filling them, which addresses the movement that caused them. For recurring settling cracks we use flexible techniques that dramatically reduce the chance of return.
Always. We contain the work area with plastic and drop cloths, sand carefully and clean thoroughly. Leaving every job site spotless is part of how Eddie works.
In most cases, yes. Reach out by phone or text and we will schedule your repair as quickly as possible — often within the same week.
Eddie Fixes LA is fully insured. You get a careful, professional repair trusted by Los Angeles homeowners.
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