(775) 618-1779 Free Estimate
Reno Drywall Repair & Texture Matching
Drywall Repair in Reno
Settlement cracks, water damage, texture matching. Repairs that blend seamlessly into your existing walls and are ready to paint.
Licensed & Insured
5-Year Warranty
A+ Rating on BBB
4+
Years Serving Northern Nevada
10,000+
Projects Completed
4.9
Average Rating (nearly 1,000)
5-Year
Warranty
What We Fix
Drywall Repair Services in Reno
From hairline cracks to full panel replacement, we handle the full range of drywall repairs common to Northern Nevada homes.

Settlement Cracks

Reno's 80-degree annual temperature swing causes cosmetic cracking at seams and corners. We repair, feather the compound, and texture-match so the patch blends into the surrounding wall.

Texture Matching

Knockdown, orange peel, smooth, skip trowel. We match Reno's most common drywall textures so the repair blends into the surrounding wall.

Water & Pipe Damage

Frozen pipe burst, roof leak, or appliance failure. We assess, confirm the source is resolved, remove affected drywall, and restore and texture-match the repair.

New Construction Settlement

Homes in Damonte Ranch, South Meadows, and Sparks new construction often develop first-year settlement cracks. We handle pre-paint repair for newly built homes.

Hole Repairs

Doorknob holes, cut-outs for plumbing and electrical, accidental damage. Any size, patched and textured to match.

Pre-Paint Prep Repairs

If you're painting your home, we assess the walls first and fix everything that needs fixing before a single drop of paint goes down.

Why Reno Drywall Cracks
The Climate Reason Your Reno Walls Keep Cracking

Reno's annual temperature range from winter lows to summer highs spans more than 80 degrees. That swing causes framing lumber and drywall to expand and contract repeatedly through the year, and the stress shows up as cosmetic cracking at seams, corners, door frames, and tape lines. It's not structural. It's climate.

New construction in Sparks and Damonte Ranch is also prone to first-year settlement cracking as the structure finishes its initial settling process. And Reno winters bring another source of drywall damage: frozen pipes.

  • 80+ degree annual swing causes cosmetic cracking at seams and corners. It happens in virtually every Reno home over time. Repair, prime, and paint is the right sequence.
  • Knockdown, orange peel, and smooth are the three textures we match most in Reno. Most homes here have one of these three. We carry the equipment to match each.
  • Sparks and Damonte Ranch new construction sees first-year settlement cracks regularly. We handle these repairs before the builder paint gets replaced and after the structure has finished settling.
  • Frozen pipe water damage requires proper assessment before drywall repair. We confirm the source is resolved before any repair work begins. Closing over active moisture creates bigger problems.
Drywall crack repair and texture matching in a Reno home
How It Works
From Assessment to Paint-Ready
Every drywall repair follows the same careful sequence. Skipping steps is how patches become visible after painting.
1
Assessment

Estimate & Scope

We assess every crack and damaged area, identify any moisture source that needs to be resolved, and give you a detailed estimate.

2
Repair

Patch & Fill

Damaged drywall removed or cut back to clean edges. Mesh tape, compound, and full feathering to ensure a smooth transition to surrounding surface.

3
Cure

Dry Time

Compound must cure completely before sanding. Rushing this step causes shrinkage cracks. We build adequate dry time into every project timeline.

4
Texture

Match & Texture

Knockdown, orange peel, smooth, or skip trowel. We match your existing wall texture so the repair blends invisibly into the surrounding area.

5
Finish

Prime & Paint-Ready

Primed and ready for paint. If you've hired us for both repair and painting, we handle the full sequence from patch to final coat.

Homeowner Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from homeowners who needed drywall repair and painting done right.
Common Questions
Reno Drywall Repair FAQ
Straight answers to what Reno homeowners ask most about drywall repair.
Why does drywall crack so much in Reno homes?
Reno's 80-plus degree annual temperature swing causes building materials to expand and contract more than they do in moderate climates. That movement causes cosmetic cracking in drywall at seams, corners, and around door frames. It's rarely structural and doesn't mean something is wrong with your home. New construction homes in Damonte Ranch and South Meadows are also prone to first-year settlement cracks as the structure settles.
What drywall textures are most common in Reno homes?
Knockdown, orange peel, and smooth are the three most common textures in Reno-area homes. Knockdown shows up frequently in homes built in the 1990s and 2000s. Orange peel is common in mid-range tract construction. Smooth walls have become more common in higher-end and newer builds. We match all three, blending repairs seamlessly into the existing texture.
Can you repair drywall damaged by frozen pipes or water intrusion?
Yes. Reno's winters can cause pipe freezing, which leads to water damage and sometimes mold in drywall. We assess the damage, confirm the source has been fixed, remove affected drywall, allow adequate dry time, and patch and texture-match to the surrounding wall. We won't close over water damage without confirming the source is resolved.
Should I have drywall repaired before or after I paint?
Always before. Painting over unrepaired cracks just covers them temporarily and they reappear within months as the crack continues to move with temperature changes. We assess, repair, texture-match, prime, and then paint in the right sequence. If you're hiring us for both drywall and painting, we handle the full process.
How long does drywall repair take in a typical Reno home?
Most single-room repairs take one to two days, including compound cure time before painting. Compound needs to dry fully before it can be sanded and primed, which usually means overnight at minimum. Larger jobs covering multiple rooms or water damage repairs take longer and will be scoped during your estimate.
Paint-Ready Repairs.
Free estimates across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Northern Nevada. We assess every crack, match your texture, and hand you walls that are ready for paint. Call (775) 618-1779.