Drywall repair in Richmond Hill
Holes, cracks, nail pops and water damaged walls and ceilings, repaired by a local crew and left ready for paint. No minimum project size, and we are a short drive away.
A repair crew based in Richmond Hill
True Drywall Contracting works out of 172 Wildwood Ave in Richmond Hill. A repair here is a short drive for us, and so is the return visit for the next coat, which is why a small patch is a normal job and not something we fit in when a crew happens to be nearby.
We repair walls and ceilings for homeowners, condo owners, landlords, property managers and renovation contractors across the city, including Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox, Jefferson, Bayview Hill, Mill Pond and the Yonge Street corridor.
What we repair
- Holes from doors, furniture, moves and removed fixtures
- Water damaged walls and ceilings after a leak, with insulation replaced where needed
- Sagging, cracked or stained ceilings
- Stress cracks at corners, seams and door frames
- Nail pops and popped tape
- Openings left behind by plumbers, electricians and other trades
- Stipple, knockdown and smooth-coat texture matched on an existing surface
Each repair is cut back to sound board, patched, taped, coated and sanded so the surface is ready for primer and paint. We can prime the repair as part of the scope if you want one less step.
How a repair goes
- Send the address and a few photos, or call us. Tell us what caused the damage if you know.
- We confirm what the job involves and give you a price. Some repairs need a look in person first.
- If there was a leak, the source gets fixed and the wall or ceiling dries before we close it up.
- We cut out the damage, patch, tape and apply the coats. Each coat needs time to dry, so a repair is usually a few short visits rather than one long one.
- We sand the area and leave it clean and ready for paint.
Patch it or replace the section
Most damage can be patched. A hole, a nail pop, a stained corner or a cracked seam only needs the damaged area cut out and finished back to the wall around it, and done properly the repair is as durable as new board.
Replacing a section makes more sense when a whole wall or ceiling is failing, such as widespread water damage or board that has gone soft across a large area. We pull the affected section back to the framing and reboard it. Once we have seen the damage, we will tell you which one it needs.
Water damage and stained ceilings
A stain on a ceiling usually means the board above it has been wet, and paint alone will not fix that. We cut the damaged section back to a clean square, make sure the cavity is dry, replace insulation if needed, then board and finish back to the existing surface.
In a condo the leak can start a suite or two away, so sort out the source with your property manager first. We then work to the building's rules on elevators, protection and hours. If you have a restoration company or insurance contractor on the job, we coordinate with them on dry-out timing. Where there is mould behind the board, it has to be dealt with before new drywall goes up.
Older homes and asbestos
Richmond Hill has older houses around Mill Pond and on the streets off Yonge, and textured ceilings and joint compound from before about 1990 can contain asbestos. If a repair means cutting or sanding that material, have it tested first. Abatement is not our work. We will tell you if we think a test is needed before we start.
If the whole ceiling is the problem rather than one patch, see popcorn ceiling removal.
What moves the price
We price a repair after seeing it, in person or in photos, because these details matter more than the size of the room.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Size and number of patches | One patch is a different job from several across a floor |
| Wall or ceiling | Ceilings are slower to board, tape and sand |
| Water damage | Cutting out wet material and waiting for dry-out come first |
| Texture | Matching stipple or knockdown takes more passes than a smooth wall |
| Height | Stairwells and tall foyers need staging |
| Access | Furnished rooms and condo elevator bookings add time |
In Richmond Hill there is no minimum project size, only a minimum site visit charge.
Commercial repairs in Richmond Hill
The same crew handles repairs in the offices, medical suites, retail units and multi unit buildings around Beaver Creek, Headford and Yonge Street: patching between tenants, closing access cuts left by other trades, and repairing damaged corridors. A rated wall that has been cut into is restored to its listed assembly rather than skimmed over. A certificate of insurance is available on request.
For larger work in the city, see our Richmond Hill drywall contractor page. For repairs elsewhere, see drywall repair across Toronto and the GTA. Aurora and Newmarket are a short run from our base, so ask about your address.
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What homeowners and property managers ask before booking a repair.