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Drywall Repair in Miami, FL

Holes, cracks, nail pops, water stains and sagging ceilings. Magic City Drywall provides drywall repair in Miami for homes, condos and businesses, and every repair is finished to match the wall around it, so you see a clean surface, not a patch.

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Our Drywall Repair Services in Miami

Most calls we get are about one of these problems. Each one needs a slightly different repair, and the sections below explain how we handle them.

Hole Repair

Doorknob holes, holes from furniture and accidents, and damage from removed fittings. Small holes are patched and blended. Larger holes get a new piece of drywall, backing support and tape, so the repair has the same strength as the wall around it.

Crack Repair

Hairline cracks at seams and corners, cracks above doors and windows, and cracks that keep coming back. We tape and rebuild the joint instead of filling the surface, which is why the crack stays away. See the structural checks below if a crack is wide, diagonal or keeps returning after patching.

Nail Pop Repair

Nails and screws work loose as a house settles and as wood framing dries. We reset or replace the fasteners, add screws into the stud and refinish the spot so it does not pop again.

Water-Damaged Drywall

Stained, swollen or soft drywall from roof leaks, plumbing leaks and AC condensation, with a full section below. We find the cause first, dry the cavity, then replace only what is damaged.

Ceilings

Ceiling holes, sagging sections, water stains and failed texture. Most ceiling work links to our Ceiling Repair Miami page, where access, scaffolding and texture matching are covered in detail.

Drywall Repair for Homes and Condos

Repairs in occupied homes need planning around furniture, floors, pets, children and condo rules. We protect the space, keep dust down and leave the room clean.

Corner Bead Repair

Dented and cracked metal corner bead is one of the most visible drywall defects. We straighten or replace the bead, rebuild the corner and blend the finish so the line is straight again.

Texture Matching

Orange peel, knockdown, smooth and light textures matched to the surface you already have. Texture is the difference between a repair you can see and one you cannot, so we test the match before finishing. This work sits alongside our Drywall Texture page and our Interior Painting Miami page.

Sheetrock Repair: A Quick Note on Names

Sheetrock is a brand name owned by USG for its gypsum panels, and people use the word for drywall of any brand. If you search for sheetrock repair, you are in the right place. The repair methods are the same, and we match the panel type and thickness already in your wall or ceiling.

What Causes Drywall Damage in Miami Homes?

The table below covers the damage we see most often in Miami-Dade homes and condos. The sign you can see tells us a lot about what is happening behind the board, and about whether the repair is a patch or a replacement.

What you see	Common cause	What it usually means
Yellow or brown ceiling stain	Roof leak or AC condensation line backup	Active or old water entry. The stained area is usually smaller than the wet area inside the ceiling.
Soft, sagging or bubbling drywall	Water sitting in the board for days	The board has lost strength. Soft drywall will probably need to be cut out and replaced.
Hole with clean edges	Impact, usually a doorknob, furniture or a ladder	Cosmetic damage only, unless the hole is large. One of the simplest repairs.
Stain that grows after rain	Failed flashing, roof damage or a stucco crack above	Water is still getting in. Fix the entry point before repairing the drywall, or the stain will return.
Musty smell, visible mould	Long-term hidden moisture, often inside a wall	The problem is bigger than the visible area. Wet, soft or crumbly drywall will probably need to be cut out and replaced.
Brown drip marks under an upstairs bathroom	Slow plumbing leak	The leak is often small and long-running, so the wet area inside the ceiling can be wide.

When a Crack Needs More Than a Patch

Most drywall cracks in Miami homes are cosmetic. A hairline crack at a seam or corner usually means the joint compound has aged or the house has settled a little, and taping the joint again fixes it for good.

Call us sooner if you notice:

A crack wider than about 1/8 inch (3 mm)
A diagonal crack running from the corner of a door or window
Cracks on both sides of the same wall, or matching cracks on the ceiling
A crack that returns within a few months of being filled

Those signs can still have simple causes, but they deserve a proper look before anyone covers them up, so you are not paying twice for the same line on the wall.

Water-Damaged Drywall in Miami: Repair or Replace?

Water is the most common cause of drywall repair in Miami. Roof leaks after storms, plumbing leaks, AC condensation line backups and slow drips inside walls all reach the drywall in the end, because gypsum board absorbs water and holds it.

The first step is always to stop the water and dry the area. FEMA’s guidance after floods is to remove flood-damaged drywall and insulation so the structure can dry and to avoid mould growth. For a smaller leak the pattern is similar: wet board that has gone soft, swollen or crumbly needs to come out. Board that got slightly damp and dried quickly can sometimes be saved once the source is fixed.

We open the smallest area we can to check the damage, show you what we find, and then replace the damaged section, tape, finish and match the texture. If the leak is from a shared pipe or the unit above, the condo section below explains who usually pays.

Condo Drywall Repair: Who Pays After a Leak?

In a Miami condo, a ceiling stain often starts in the unit above, and the question of who pays comes up quickly.

The general pattern in Florida condos is that the association maintains the common elements, such as the structure and shared pipes, while a unit owner maintains the inside of their unit, including interior finishes such as drywall and paint. If a shared pipe fails inside a wall, the association is generally responsible for repairing it, though not for repainting.

The details depend on whether the leak was sudden or a slow, ongoing problem, what caused it, and what your condo documents say. For a definite answer, check with your association manager, your insurer or an attorney.

How we help:

A written repair quote that shows the work an insurer or association may ask for
Photos of the damage before and after we open the area
Clear invoices that show what was wet, what was removed and what was replaced
Availability for calls with building management if they need details
A certificate of insurance for your association, with the association named as certificate holder.

This is general information, not legal advice.

How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost in Miami?

Most homeowners want a number before they call, so here are typical ranges we see for common jobs in Miami. Every figure is a guide, not a quote. Your written estimate comes after we see the damage, in person or from clear photos.

Type of repair	Typical range
Small hole or crack repair	$150 to $300 per patch
Handyman-style hourly repair work	$75 to $150 per hour, sometimes with a minimum charge
Medium patch, up to about 2 feet across	$200 to $400 per section
Drywall contractor hourly rate	$75 to $110 per hour
Ceiling repair, small to medium area	$450 to $750 per ceiling
One full wall in a room	$700 to $1,300 per room
Full sheet replacement	$150 to $400 per sheet, including hanging and finishing
New drywall installation, for comparison	$3 to $6 per square foot
Drywall removal, for comparison	$2 to $4 per square foot

Homeowners often compare a handyman’s hourly rate with a drywall contractor’s rate. The handyman table below shows where each option fits.

Every price on this page rests on a few assumptions:

The damage is accessible without scaffolding or removing fixtures
The area behind the drywall is dry, sound and free of mould
Texture can be matched to the surface you already have
The job is a repair, not new construction, so permit rules for repairs apply

Larger areas, water damage, ceiling work at height, condo access rules and permit requirements can all move a price up. A small, dry, simple patch can come in below these ranges. The written estimate you get from us states the full price for your job, so there are no surprises. [CONFIRM: Do you offer free estimates? If yes, please state it here, with any conditions.]

Do You Need a Permit for Drywall Repair in Miami?

Sometimes. As noted earlier, small cosmetic patches, such as filling nail holes or fixing a doorknob dent, generally need no permit because nothing structural changes. Bigger repairs can be different, and the rules change from city to city inside Miami-Dade County.

As an example, the City of Miami Beach rules for minor work in single-family homes allow small drywall repairs, up to 16 square feet, without a permit. Miami Springs, by contrast, states that a building permit is required for all drywall work. Other cities set their own limits, so the answer depends on your address and the size of the repair.

You are likely to need a permit if:

You are replacing large areas of drywall, rather than patching small damage
The work touches fire-rated walls or ceilings, such as a garage wall or a condo corridor wall
The repair is part of a bigger remodel that needs its own permit
A condo or building department asks for one as part of their approval

Permit rules differ across Miami-Dade’s cities and change over time. We check the current rules for your address before starting work, so there are no surprises. [CONFIRM: that you check permit requirements for every job.]

Drywall Repair in Older Miami Homes

Older homes get the same repairs as newer ones, with a few extra checks. Thin plaster under later drywall, old texture and previous patch jobs all change the method a little, and so does the age of the paint.

Two subjects come up often, and both link back to the main guidance on the Residential Drywall page, “Older Homes” section. Popcorn texture from before the late 1970s can contain asbestos, and paint from before 1978 can contain lead.

Before sanding or scraping older materials, we confirm asbestos and lead testing through a licensed professional first, and we do not disturb suspect materials until the results are in. For homes with problem drywall from the 2000s, we inspect the affected areas and replace the damaged drywall and any corroded fixtures.

Where we find older wiring, plumbing or framing problems behind the drywall, we show you before we close the wall. A repair is the cheapest time to find them.

How Our Drywall Repair Process Works

1 Tell us what is wrong. Call or use the form, and mention anything you already know, such as a leak, a recent move or work done by another trade.

2 Send a photo or call. For many small jobs, a clear photo is enough for a free written repair quote. For larger or water-damaged areas, we visit first.

3 Testing where needed. For older homes and popcorn ceilings, we confirm testing before any sanding or scraping.

4 Free written estimate. You get the scope, materials, finish, texture, paint and price in writing before we start.

5 Protection and preparation. Floors and furniture are covered and the work area is set up to limit dust.

6 The repair. Cutting out damage, backing and patching, or hanging new board where needed.

7 Taping, mudding and sanding. Several thin coats, each left to dry, then sanded smooth.

8 Texture, prime, paint and walkthrough. We match the existing texture, prime the repaired area, paint if included, and check the work with you in normal room lighting.

How long does it take? Joint compound needs drying time between coats, and Miami’s humidity can slow it down. Many small repairs need more than one visit. Larger or water-damaged repairs take longer because the cavity must dry first. Your estimate includes a realistic timeline.

Handyman or Drywall Company: Which Do You Need?

For a tiny patch, a handyman can be a sensible choice, and for anything involving water, ceilings, texture or permits, a drywall company is usually the safer one. This short guide keeps the choice simple.

A handyman is usually fine for	Call a drywall company when
Hanging a picture, fitting a door or building flat-pack furniture	The damage involves water, a ceiling, or more than one room
One small, dry hole in a wall	The repair has to match a texture, or the wall must be perfectly smooth
Filling nail holes while you repaint a room yourself	Cracks keep returning, or you suspect a structural or moisture problem
Small jobs where a visible patch is acceptable	The work needs a permit, a condo approval or a written warranty

However large the job, the company you choose should be able to show a license or registration, insurance and written terms before starting.

Not Sure Whether to DIY Your Drywall Repair?

Patching a small, dry hole in a room you see every day is a reasonable weekend job. The repairs that go wrong usually share the same features: the damage is wet, it is on a ceiling, the wall is meant to look smooth and untextured in bright light, or the wall is old enough that the paint and texture need testing.

Call a professional when:

The damage is larger than a simple patch, or it is on a ceiling
The drywall is or was wet, stained, soft or smells musty
You need the repair to match an existing texture or a smooth Level 5 wall
The home is older and the work could disturb popcorn texture or old paint
The job involves framing, insulation, fire-rated board or a permit

Drywall Repair Near You in Miami

We are based in Miami and repair drywall across Miami-Dade County, including Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Wynwood, Miami Beach, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami Gardens and North Miami. Miami Beach has its own dedicated contractor page, with working hours and condo rules for the island:

Drywall Contractor in Miami Beach, FL

Drywall Repair in Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens homes are mostly single-family houses built from the 1960s onwards, so the repairs we see there are the classics: settling cracks at window corners, doorknob holes in bedrooms, ceiling stains from roof leaks, and popcorn ceilings in the older houses. Many homes have been extended or converted over the years, which means older drywall often sits next to newer board, and texture matching matters more than usual. We repair, re-texture and paint so the old and new sections read as one wall.

Not sure whether your area is covered? Call us. If we cannot help, we will tell you honestly rather than stretch a crew too thin.

Why Choose Magic City Drywall for Drywall Repair in Miami

We fix the cause, not just the symptom. Leaks, nail pops and recurring cracks are diagnosed before we cover them.
Repairs that disappear. Texture matching and careful finishing are part of every job.
Drywall, texture and paint from one crew. No need to hire a separate painter.
Condo-ready. We work within building rules and provide documents for associations and insurers.
Free written estimates. You know the scope and price before work starts.

We back our work with a 1-year workmanship warranty covering cracks, nail pops and finish issues caused by our installation. If a covered defect appears, we return and fix it at no charge. We are a Licensed & Insured Company.

What Our Customers Say

Doorknob hole in our bedroom wall, plus two cracks we’d painted over twice. This time they actually taped and rebuilt them — six months on, nothing has come back.
Ana P.
Little Havana · Hole and crack repair
An AC drain line overflow soaked the ceiling corner. They replaced the wet board, matched the orange peel texture and painted the whole ceiling so it blends.
Michael D.
Doral · Water damage repair
Our condo board needed paperwork before any work started. They sent the insurance certificate the same day and worked within the building’s hours without a single complaint.
Carmen V.
Miami Beach · Condo ceiling repair

The same wall after drywall hole repair, smooth and freshly painted

Drywall wall with a doorknob hole, cracks and scuffs before repair

Before After

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thumbtack lists a national average of $210 to $300 for a typical drywall repair, with minimum service fees of $100 to $150 for small jobs. Ceiling repairs, water damage, texture matching and painting add to the cost. We give you a free written estimate after seeing the damage.

Small repairs often need more than one visit, because each coat of joint compound must dry before the next. Water-damaged areas take longer because the wall or ceiling has to dry before new drywall goes in.

A patch shows when one of three things goes wrong: the surface is not flat, the texture does not match, or the paint sheen differs. We use a strong light at an angle while finishing, match the existing texture and prime before painting.

Usually not. Hairline cracks at seams and corners are common and cosmetic. Wide diagonal cracks from door or window corners, or cracks that keep returning, should be checked by a professional before repair.

Sometimes, if it was wet with clean water and dried quickly. FEMA advises removing materials that cannot be cleaned and dried within 24 to 48 hours. Soft, crumbling or stained board should be replaced.

It depends on where the water came from. A unit owner is generally responsible for drywall inside their unit. A defective shared pipe or roof usually makes the repair the association’s responsibility. Your written repair quote and photos will help either way.

It depends on the city and the size of the repair. For example, Miami Beach exempts single-family drywall repairs under 16 square feet, while Miami Springs requires a permit for all drywall work. We confirm the rules for your address before starting.

Small areas can be handled during repair. In Florida, mold remediation of more than 10 square feet must be done by a DBPR-licensed mold remediator, so larger mold problems are handled by a licensed professional before the wall is rebuilt.

Same-day visits are often possible for small repairs, depending on the schedule — call or send a photo and we will tell you the earliest time we can come. Most repairs still need more than one visit, because each coat of joint compound must dry before the next.

Get Your Drywall Repaired

Send us a photo of the damage or call to book a visit. We will tell you what caused it, how we will fix it and what it will cost, in writing.