How much does drywall repair cost in Venice, FL?

Small holes (golf-ball to fist-size) typically run $125–$225 per patch including texture and primer. Larger sections, water-damaged ceilings, or full sheet replacements are quoted in person — usually $250–$650 per area. We give you a flat number before we start.

Can you match orange peel and knockdown texture?

Yes — orange peel, knockdown, smooth, and light popcorn are all matchable. Heavy textured ceilings from the 80s are tougher but we get close enough that a fresh coat of ceiling paint blends it in.

Do you paint after the patch?

We always prime the patch. Topcoat painting is optional — if you have matching paint we'll roll it on for you; if not we can color-match at the store or leave it primer-ready for your painter.

How long does a typical drywall repair take?

Most single-room patches are a one-visit job, 1–3 hours. Patches that need two coats of mud + texture are split across two visits 24 hours apart so the mud can dry properly.

Do you handle water-damaged drywall?

Yes — we cut out the wet section, confirm the leak source has been fixed, let the cavity dry, and replace with new sheetrock. If we suspect hidden mold we'll pause and recommend a remediation specialist before closing the wall.

Do you do whole-room drywall installs?

We handle single sheets, small additions, and repair work up to a few sheets. Full new-construction hanging and finishing is usually better handled by a dedicated drywall crew — happy to refer one we trust.

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Venice · Sarasota · North Port

Drywall Repair in Venice, FL

Holes, cracks, water-damaged ceilings, and texture match — patched, primed, and paint-ready. Serving Venice, Sarasota, North Port, Nokomis, Osprey, and Englewood.

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Texture match

Orange peel, knockdown, smooth — feathered in so the patch disappears.

Most patches in one visit

Small holes done in 1–3 hours; bigger patches split across two visits for proper mud drying.

Paint-ready or painted

We prime every patch and can topcoat if you have the paint or we color-match.

Drywall jobs we handle every week

From a door-knob hole behind the bedroom door to a water-stained ceiling section after a slow roof leak — here's what most Venice calls look like.

Before and after drywall hole patch in a Venice, FL home — BeforeAfter

Hole & Crack Patching

Door-knob dents, anchor pull-outs, settlement cracks, and the dreaded fist hole. We cut clean, install backing, mud in two or three coats, feather wide, and match the existing texture. Primed and ready for paint.

California patch or full cutout depending on size
Mesh or paper tape on every seam
Texture match: orange peel, knockdown, smooth
Primer applied — paint optional

Before and after water-damaged ceiling drywall repair in Florida — BeforeAfter

Ceiling & Water Damage Repair

Slow roof leak, AC overflow, or upstairs plumbing — water-stained ceilings need the bad section cut out, the cavity dried, and new sheetrock hung. We confirm the leak is fixed before we close anything up, and we stain-block before texture.

Cut out the stained/sagging section cleanly
Confirm cavity is dry before closing
Stain-block primer so the spot never bleeds through
Smooth or popcorn ceiling texture matched

Before and after popcorn ceiling repair in a Venice, FL condo — BeforeAfter

Popcorn Touch-Ups & Knockdown Repair

Florida condos and 80s/90s homes are full of popcorn ceilings that crack at the seams or get gouged when furniture gets moved. We re-spray small areas to blend, or scrape and re-texture larger sections. Full popcorn removal also available on request.

Spot re-spray to blend small damage
Knockdown re-texture for larger areas
Full popcorn removal quoted on request
Drop cloths and clean-up included

Service areas across Sarasota County

Based in Venice and serving homes from Sarasota down to Englewood. If you're inside Sarasota County, we'll be there.

Venice, FL

Home base — Venice Island, East Venice, South Venice, and Jacaranda.

Sarasota, FL

Palmer Ranch, Gulf Gate, and the southern Sarasota neighborhoods.

North Port, FL

All zip codes — Sumter, Toledo Blade, West Villages, Wellen Park.

Nokomis & Osprey

Bayfront homes and the gated Oaks and Sorrento communities.

Englewood, FL

Manasota Key cottages and inland Rotonda West and Englewood East.

Why Florida homes crack more than you'd expect

Sarasota County's soft soil, summer humidity swings, and frequent AC cycling all make drywall move. Hairline cracks at door corners and ceiling-wall transitions are normal — they don't mean foundation problems, but they do come back if you just spackle without taping.

Storm season adds water damage to the mix. A 20-minute leak around a flashing detail can stain a ceiling for years if it's not cut out and primed correctly. We fix it once so it stays fixed.

And we leave the room clean. Drywall mud dust gets everywhere if you don't plastic off properly — we tape off doorways, drop-cloth the floor, and vacuum on the way out.

Frequently asked

Questions Venice homeowners ask us

Straight answers — the same ones we give over the phone before a job goes on the calendar.

How much does drywall repair cost in Venice, FL?: Small holes (golf-ball to fist-size) typically run $125–$225 per patch including texture and primer. Larger sections, water-damaged ceilings, or full sheet replacements are quoted in person — usually $250–$650 per area. We give you a flat number before we start.
Can you match orange peel and knockdown texture?: Yes — orange peel, knockdown, smooth, and light popcorn are all matchable. Heavy textured ceilings from the 80s are tougher but we get close enough that a fresh coat of ceiling paint blends it in.
Do you paint after the patch?: We always prime the patch. Topcoat painting is optional — if you have matching paint we'll roll it on for you; if not we can color-match at the store or leave it primer-ready for your painter.
How long does a typical drywall repair take?: Most single-room patches are a one-visit job, 1–3 hours. Patches that need two coats of mud + texture are split across two visits 24 hours apart so the mud can dry properly.
Do you handle water-damaged drywall?: Yes — we cut out the wet section, confirm the leak source has been fixed, let the cavity dry, and replace with new sheetrock. If we suspect hidden mold we'll pause and recommend a remediation specialist before closing the wall.
Do you do whole-room drywall installs?: We handle single sheets, small additions, and repair work up to a few sheets. Full new-construction hanging and finishing is usually better handled by a dedicated drywall crew — happy to refer one we trust.

More Venice services

Other repairs we handle in Venice, FL

One call, one crew, one invoice — stack any of these onto your visit.

Book your Venice drywall repair

Call 941-315-0317 — holes, cracks, ceilings, and texture match across Venice, Sarasota, and North Port.

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