Service
Drywall Repair & Surface Preparation in Ottawa & Gatineau
Patching, sanding, and priming, the prep step that separates a paint job that lasts from one that peels.
Drywall repair in Ottawa covers everything from a single nail pop or doorknob hole to cracked seams, popped screws, damaged corner bead, open tape lines, water-stained ceilings, and the patch-ups left behind after texture or wallpaper removal. It is also the surface preparation step that decides whether the repaint that follows looks flawless or shows every flaw, which is why prep, not colour, is most of what separates a paint job that lasts from one that peels. Drywall is the hub almost every interior job passes through, so we patch, tape, sand, and prime until the wall is smooth and sound before a drop of colour goes on.
What is included
Holes, dents, and corner bead
Nail holes, doorknob and furniture damage, and dented or split metal corner bead, filled and rebuilt so they vanish under paint.
Cracks, nail pops, and open seams
Corner cracks, seam cracks, popped nails or screws, and tape lines that have lifted, repaired properly rather than just skimmed over.
Water-damaged drywall
Stained or failed sections from a past leak cut out and replaced, or patched and resealed, once the moisture source is dealt with.
Sand, prime, and texture match
Everything sanded flush, the existing wall or ceiling texture matched, and primed so the repair is invisible and the topcoat bonds evenly.
Our process
Assess
We look at the damage, work out whether it is surface movement or something more, and agree the scope.
Cut out and patch
Holes and failed sections filled or cut out and patched, with the right compound for the job.
Tape, mud, and feather
Seams and cracks taped and mudded in coats, then feathered into the surrounding wall so there is no visible edge.
Sand, prime, ready
Sanded flat, texture matched, and primed so the repair disappears under paint and the surface is ready for a clean, even finish.
Why Ottawa walls crack
Ottawa homes swing through big humidity and temperature changes between winter heating and summer, and that movement shows up as hairline cracks, nail pops, and seams that open at the corners. We repair these so they hold rather than just skimming over them, and where a crack points to something structural we tell you honestly instead of papering over it.
What does drywall repair & surface preparation cost in Ottawa?
Drywall repair cost depends on the number and size of the repairs, and on whether whole seams or just spot damage are involved. It also depends on how much texture matching is needed, and whether it is part of a larger repaint. Small patches are quick, while cracked seams and water damage take more coats and cure time. We give you a clear written estimate after we see the walls, so the number reflects the real work. Request your free estimate to get yours.
We use the right compound for each repair (a setting-type compound for deep fills and structural cracks, a lightweight compound for the finish coats) and a quality primer so the patched area seals and takes paint evenly. Where a repair is part of a repaint, the same crew carries it straight through to the finish coat.
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Drywall repair and painting in Ottawa
Some Ottawa and Gatineau homeowners search for drywall repairs on their own, while others look for drywall and painting together, wanting one crew to patch the walls and then paint them. We do both. Because we handle the drywall repair and the surface preparation ourselves, the same crew can carry a room straight from patching and taping through sanding, priming, and the finished coat, so the repair is matched and blended by the people who then paint over it rather than handed off. If you only need the drywall sound and ready for another painter, we can do that too. If you want the whole job, repair and repaint, handled together where the scope allows, that is the more common request. Either way, ask for a free estimate and we will scope the real work, whether you call it drywall repair, drywall repairs, or drywall and painting.
Drywall Repair & Surface Preparation: common questions
Often, yes, where the scope allows. Because we handle both the drywall repair and the painting, we can patch, tape, sand, prime, and then paint a room as one continuous job, so you deal with one crew and one schedule rather than coordinating two trades. Larger repairs, whole-seam work, or water damage need proper cure time between coats, so those can run across more than one day. We give you a realistic timeline with your written estimate either way.
Yes, always. Patching, taping, sanding, caulking, and priming are part of proper preparation, not an extra. A finish coat only looks as good as the surface under it, so we get the wall sound and smooth before any colour goes on.
A few small patches can be done in a single visit, while cracked seams, corner repairs, or water damage take longer because the taping, mudding, and priming have to be built up in coats with drying time between them. The size and number of repairs, and whether it is spot damage or whole seams, set the timeline. We give you a realistic schedule with your written estimate rather than a guess.
Yes. We feather repairs into the surrounding surface and match the existing wall or ceiling texture so the patch disappears once it is primed and painted. The goal is a surface where you cannot find where the repair was.
Yes, once the source of the moisture is resolved. We cut out and replace failed sections, or patch and reseal smaller areas, then sand and prime so the repair blends in. If the drywall is still wet or the leak is active, we will tell you that has to be handled first so the repair actually lasts.
Yes. Sanding drywall compound creates fine dust, so we contain the work area, protect floors and furniture, and clean up thoroughly rather than leaving a film over the room. On larger repairs we use dust controls to keep it out of the rest of the home. Managing the mess is part of the job, not an extra.
Recurring cracks are often caused by seasonal movement or an underlying issue rather than the filler failing. Where we can, we address the cause and use the right materials and technique so the repair holds, and if a crack signals something structural we let you know rather than paper over it.