Drywall Repair & Texture in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drywall repair in Fort Lauderdale is priced by the damage in front of us — patch size, texture match, and whether water intrusion is involved — so KB Painting & Refinishing starts with a free written estimate rather than a flat rate. Our own employees — never subcontractors — handle the work, including the plaster-over-masonry surfaces concentrated in Colee Hammock and Sailboat Bend, where cracks track along mortar joints and a standard drywall patch is the wrong repair.
Local insight
Colee Hammock and Sailboat Bend have a concentration of older plaster-over-masonry homes where surface cracks are common along mortar joints — we have experience patching and skim-coating those surfaces as well as standard drywall, and we always match the existing texture before painting.
Drywall repair and texture in Fort Lauderdale
Settlement cracks, hurricane-related movement, and moisture intrusion from Fort Lauderdale’s rainy season are the three most common sources of drywall and plaster damage we see in Broward County homes. The damage ranges from minor nail pops and hairline cracks to larger areas of water-stained, soft, or blown-out drywall that need full panel replacement.
What we repair
Nail pops and fastener cracks, hairline settlement cracks at corners and around openings, texture mismatches from prior repairs, water-stained sections where the source has been corrected, holes from door handles or removed fixtures, and full panel replacements when damage is extensive. We also re-tape seams that have opened over time — a common issue in older Fort Lauderdale homes where original tape was applied without primer.
Texture matching
Matching existing texture is where drywall repair often falls short — a smooth patch on an orange-peel wall is obvious from across the room. Our crew carries multiple spray rigs and trowel textures to match knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, and the sand-finish stucco-look textures common in South Florida CBS construction. We spray sample patches and compare against the surrounding wall in the same lighting conditions before committing.
Warranty
All drywall repair and texture work is covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty. If a repair cracks, pops, or delaminates on our watch, we return to fix it.
Questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask
I had water intrusion during a storm — is the drywall salvageable or does it need replacement? It depends on how long the drywall stayed wet and whether mold has developed. Drywall that dried quickly and shows no mold growth can often be skim-coated and painted after treatment with a stain-blocking primer. Drywall that stayed wet more than 48 to 72 hours, or shows any signs of mold, should be removed and replaced — not just patched over. We assess each situation during your free estimate and give you a straight answer.
Can you repair the textured ceiling in my 1980s Fort Lauderdale home without it looking patched? We can, with the right equipment and technique. The spray-knockdown texture common in 1980s Fort Lauderdale construction can be matched closely with a hopper gun and the correct thinning. We always patch a small test area and show you the result in natural and artificial light before proceeding with the full repair, so you can confirm the match before we paint.
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What neighbors say
Matthew D. 5.0 ★
My wife and i just bought a house in Fort Lauderdale but we didn't like the colors of the interior, so we had KB Painting apply a complete new makeover and they nailed it! Looks better than we imagined as we are beyond satisfied with their A+ work!
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Common questions
Which Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for drywall repair & texture?
We provide drywall repair & texture throughout Fort Lauderdale, including Las Olas Isles, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Colee Hammock, Sailboat Bend, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty. For a free estimate in Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 738-8222.
How much does drywall repair cost in Fort Lauderdale?
KB Painting prices Fort Lauderdale drywall repairs by scope rather than a flat menu: hole size and location, whether the surrounding texture is a straightforward knockdown or a custom finish, and whether water damage is involved all move the number. Storm-related water intrusion costs more, because the moisture source must be confirmed resolved and any mold treated before patching. The written estimate is free, so you know the figure before any cutting or mudding begins.
Can KB Painting repair the plaster walls in older Fort Lauderdale homes?
Colee Hammock and Sailboat Bend hold a concentration of older plaster-over-masonry Fort Lauderdale homes where surface cracks run along mortar joints, and KB Painting patches and skim-coats those surfaces as readily as standard drywall. The repair approach differs from wood-frame drywall work, and we always match the existing texture before paint goes on so the fix disappears into the wall rather than announcing itself.
Why does my Fort Lauderdale home keep getting hairline cracks at corners and door frames?
Fort Lauderdale homes cycle through wet and dry seasons that expand and contract building materials, and the movement shows up as hairline cracks at corners, nail pops in hallways, and settlement cracks around window and door frames — especially in homes from the 1970s and 1980s CBS construction boom. KB Painting repairs the cracks, re-tapes seams that have opened over time, and matches the existing texture so the wall reads whole again.
