Walls & ceilingsHoles, cracks, and seams patched, skim coated, and texture matched.
Cracks, dents, water stains, and nail pops make even freshly painted walls look tired. We patch holes, skim damaged areas, and match the existing texture so the repair disappears once the wall is painted.
Whether it is one doorknob hole or a ceiling that took on water, the goal is the same: an invisible fix. We cut back to sound board, tape and mud in thin coats, and sand between each one.
The difference is in the prep. Every repair is sanded smooth and primed, so the wall is paint-ready and the patch will not show through.
Water-damaged ceilings, start to finish
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Leak fixed, area dry. The repair waits until the source is dry. The EPA advises fixing plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible. It also advises drying water-damaged areas within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
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Board replaced. The damaged board is cut out, new board goes in, and the seams are taped and finished smooth.
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Texture matched. The patch is textured to match the ceiling around it, so the repair blends in once it is painted.
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Stain blocked and primed. Where a stain is left on the ceiling around the patch, a shellac-based stain blocker keeps the mark from bleeding through. The patch is primed.
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Painted, if you want it. For a full ceiling repaint, the ceiling gets a dedicated flat ceiling paint applied wet-edge in one continuous pass.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home,” https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home
Assess
We evaluate the damage and the surrounding texture.
Patch
We cut, patch, tape, and mud holes and cracks securely.
Blend
We skim, sand, and match the existing texture.
Prime
We prime repairs so they disappear under fresh paint.
What a drywall repair includes
Every repair is taken from damaged board to a smooth, primed, paint-ready surface. Painting the wall is available as an add-on.
Skim coat and texture match
Smooth, orange peel, or knockdown: we skim and texture the patch so it reads like the wall around it.
Ceiling cracks and stains
Seam cracks and old leak stains overhead are patched, stain-blocked, and rolled out to the edges.
Dust kept in the room
Sanding makes fine dust, so floors, furniture, and doorways are sealed off before we start.
Paint to match, if you want it
If you want the wall painted too, we can match the color already on it, or help you pick a new one if the room is due.
Sanded and primed
Every patch is sanded smooth and primed so it does not flash when the wall is painted.
Nail pops and water damage
Popped nails are reset and covered, and water-damaged board is cut out and replaced.
Need more than a patch?
Drywall repair is often the first step of a bigger job: interior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, or wallpaper removal, which always leaves a wall to repair. Tell us the scope and we will fold it into one estimate.
Paint to blend the repair
A patch only disappears if the paint over it matches. These are common wall colors in Atlanta homes, a good starting point if the room is due for a fresh coat.
Matching the color is only half of it. Fresh paint over a patch can still show as a dull or shiny square, called flashing, because the joint compound soaks up paint differently than the old wall. Primer seals the patch so the topcoat dries to the same sheen as everything around it.
Sheen matters as much as color. An eggshell touch-up on a flat wall will catch the light from across the room. When the existing paint has faded or the original can is long gone, the cleanest fix is to repaint the whole wall from corner to corner so there is no edge to find.
The right sheen for each surface
- Ceiling repairs
- Flat
- Living and bedroom walls
- Match existing, often eggshell
- Bare patches and new board
- Primer first
- Kitchens and baths
- Satin
- Garage and basement walls
- Flat or eggshell
- Trim beside a repair
- Semi-gloss enamel
Drywall repair and whole-home repaint
Brookhaven, Georgia
Signs the wall needs more than paint
Some damage hides under a fresh coat for a month and then comes right back. These are the things we look for before anyone opens a can.
Hairline cracks at the seams
Normal settling in Georgia clay shows up first along drywall seams and above door and window corners.
Nail pops
Small round bumps in a line mean fasteners have backed out. Painting over them only hides it for a season.
Water stains or soft spots
Brown rings, bubbling, or board that gives under a thumb mean moisture got in.
Old patches that show
Earlier repairs that were never sanded or primed stand out as raised squares once fresh paint goes on.
Touch-ups that flash
When a touch-up dries a different sheen or shade than the wall around it, a proper repair and a full wall recoat is the fix.
Small cracks and nail pops are easier to fix now than after they spread, and they are worth doing before any repaint. Call (678) 737-6776 if you are seeing any of the above.
Repairs in our customers’ words
Three jobs that included drywall or ceiling repair, in their owners’ words, from our Google listing. Read all our Google reviews.
Matthew Poon
2023
I greatly enjoyed working with Dunwoody Painter to repaint/renovate my 3 bed townhouse. The crew was professionals, and did a lot of prep work to repair all the little damages to the wall, crack on the wall, and watermark on the ceiling. Ultimately it took them 2 days to renovate and repaint the entire townhouse, and gave it a much more modern look inside. The price was very reasonable and competitive comparing to other quotes I have received. I would definitely recommend Dunwoody Painters. Would love to work with them again.
Andreea Popescu
2025
Steven has been very professional and delivered against everything we agreed on. He repaired the ceiling in the kitchen, which was pretty damaged; and painted all house as we wanted. Painless experience, and the crew was very accommodating, thorough and professional as well. Highly recommend!
Terry C
February 2026
Had an exceptional experience with Dunwoody Painters, from the initial consultation with the owner, Stephen, right through project completion of popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair and painting, as well as minor exterior wood replacement. Luis & Elmer were attentive to details and cleaned up well. Overall, the professionalism and quality work are reasons that I will return to this company for my home care needs. Thank you so much!
Questions we hear most
Straight answers on timing, paint, payment, and the warranty. Anything else, ask us on the estimate visit or call (678) 737-6776.
Yes. We match the common textures, from smooth to orange peel and knockdown, so the repair blends in and disappears after painting.
We do, once the moisture source has been fixed. We cut out the damaged board, replace it, tape and finish the seams, and leave the surface smooth and paint-ready. On a water-damaged ceiling we also match the texture and seal any stain left around the patch. Our workmanship warranty does not cover moisture intrusion from roofing, gutters, or plumbing leaks.
It depends on the damage, so we price every repair after seeing it. Estimates for drywall repairs are free: we schedule a quick walkthrough, assess every surface, and send a clear, line-by-line written quote with no obligation.
Yes. If you want the room painted as well, we can add it to the same estimate as the repair.
Yes. Dunwoody Painters is fully licensed and insured, and our painters are background-checked and trained, on every residential and commercial project.
Every project is backed by a written 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
You pay nothing until the job is finished and you’re 100% satisfied. Our no-payment-until-complete promise keeps the entire process risk-free.
Related services
Drywall repair usually comes before one of these, so the new finish goes onto a sound wall.
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Interior Painting
Walls, trim, ceilings, and doors finished with premium, low-VOC paints.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Remove dated popcorn texture for a clean, modern smooth ceiling.
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Wallpaper Removal
Clean, damage-free wallpaper removal and a paint-ready wall.
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