Drywall Repair in West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach drywall jobs are unusually varied. Downtown condos are modern drywall over metal studs. El Cid and Flamingo Park homes from the 1920s are plaster on wood lath. Mid-century homes in Northwood are early drywall with very thin board. New construction out west (Ibis, Bear Lakes) is standard modern drywall. We handle every era and every wall type, with the right materials and techniques for each.
Trusted drywall repair across West Palm Beach
Common WPB jobs: doorknob holes ($95), plumbing-access patches ($165–$245), water damage from roof or A/C leaks ($245+), ceiling cracks from settling ($125), and historic plaster repair (quoted by complexity). Same-day phone quotes from photos, most work scheduled within 48 hours.
Texture matching is the deciding factor in repair quality. Most WPB walls are orange peel or knockdown; older homes have hand-troweled plaster textures or smooth plaster. We match all of them — by sprayer for larger areas, by hand for small patches.
Water damage is always assessed with a moisture meter before we close the wall. Mold behind a sealed patch is far more expensive than letting the cavity dry first. Call (561) 299-0890 for honest scoping.
Why West Palm Beach homeowners choose Palm Handyman
- Modern drywall and historic plaster — both routine for our team.
- Texture matching for orange peel, knockdown, smooth, and hand-troweled plaster.
- Free moisture check on every water-damage job.
- Downtown condo COIs on file; gatehouse and freight-elevator coordination handled.
- Three-coat mud finish minimum on every patch.
- Primed and paint-ready; we can paint too if you want a turn-key job.
How a drywall repair job runs from start to finish
Text photos for a quick quote, or schedule a free in-home estimate.
Flat-rate or scoped before any work begins.
Cut clean edges, install backer or California patch, check moisture.
Fill, feather, skim — sanded between each.
Sprayed or hand-stippled to match surrounding wall.
Stain-blocking primer, cleanup, paint-ready next day.
What sets our drywall repair apart
Historic plaster vs modern drywall
We handle both. Plaster repair (1920s and earlier WPB homes) uses different materials and techniques than drywall — we're trained in both. We can also re-skim plaster walls with modern joint compound if you have decades of patches and cracks accumulating.
Downtown condo logistics
Most WPB downtown condos have strict contractor entry rules, freight elevators, and noise hours. We know them. We have COIs on file with most major buildings and we book around association rules.
Salt air, hurricane, and water damage
WPB sees occasional roof leaks during hurricane season and A/C drip damage every summer. We always check moisture before closing a wall — closing a wet wall guarantees mold within months. We also use stain-blocking primer on every water-damage repair to prevent bleed-through.
Texture matching that survives strong light
WPB's south-facing exposure is brutal — bad patches show up immediately. We feather wide, sand carefully, and match texture precisely so patches stand up to direct sunlight.
Whole-room re-skim option
For walls with decades of patches, nail pops, and texture inconsistencies, the right move is often a full re-skim with new joint compound — a brand-new surface for the price of three patches done individually. We'll tell you honestly when this is the right call.
Drywall Repair pricing in West Palm Beach
Flat-rate, written quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no trip charges, no Boca/Delray/PBG/WPB surcharge.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Small hole (under 4") | $95 |
| Medium hole (4" – 12") | $165 |
| Large hole / section (12" – 24") | $245 |
| Full sheet replacement (4'×8') | $395 |
| Ceiling crack repair (per crack) | $125 |
| Water-damage cut & replace | From $245 |
| Orange-peel / knockdown texture match | +$45 |
What West Palm Beach homeowners say
"Had a 14-inch hole from a plumbing leak. They patched, textured to match the orange peel, and primed it ready for paint. You genuinely cannot find where the hole was."
"Multiple ceiling cracks from settling. They scored, taped, mudded three coats, and texture-matched perfectly. Two-day job done in two days, exactly as promised."
"Water damage from an upstairs A/C drip. Cut out the damaged section, replaced the drywall, finished it seamlessly. Honest about what needed to be done and what didn't."
Drywall Repair in West Palm Beach — frequently asked questions
How much does drywall repair cost in WPB?+
Standard small patch (under 4") is $95. Medium (4–12") $165. Large (12–24") $245. Full sheet $395. Ceiling crack $125 per crack. Water damage starts at $245. Written quote before we start.
Do you repair plaster walls in historic homes?+
Yes — common in El Cid, Flamingo Park, Northwood, and Grandview Heights. We use patching plaster, gauze tape, or blue-board depending on the damage size, and we can re-skim with modern joint compound if you prefer.
Will the patch be invisible after paint?+
Yes, when done right — three coats of mud, feathered wide, texture matched, primed. After paint, you cannot find the repair.
My ceiling has water damage. Can you fix it?+
Yes. First we confirm the leak source is repaired and check moisture with a meter. Then we cut out damaged drywall, install new, three coats of mud, texture match, prime, and leave paint-ready. We never close a wet wall.
Do you work in downtown WPB condos?+
Yes. We have COIs on file with most major buildings, we know the freight-elevator and quiet-hours rules, and we handle the logistics.
Can you paint after the patch?+
Yes — we leave every patch primed and paint-ready, and we offer painting service if you want a turn-key job (color matched to your existing wall).
Are you licensed and insured to work in West Palm Beach?+
Yes — Palm Handyman is fully licensed in the State of Florida and carries $2 million in general liability insurance plus workers' compensation. We provide certificates of insurance directly to West Palm Beach HOAs and property managers on request, often within the hour.
Do you offer same-day service in West Palm Beach?+
Yes. We hold same-day appointment windows across West Palm Beach (ZIP 33401) and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. Call before noon and we can usually have a technician at your home that afternoon. Saturdays are also available at no extra charge.
How are your prices calculated?+
We use transparent flat-rate pricing on most jobs — you see the total before any work begins. For larger or multi-task visits, we offer an hourly rate. Either way, you get a written estimate and there are no surprise add-ons.
Do you guarantee your work?+
Every job carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee. If anything we install or repair fails because of how we did the work, we come back and fix it free of charge.
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