Drywall Repair in Miami, FL
AC-leak ceilings, plumber access holes, doorknob holes and cracks — patched, texture-matched and primed
- ✅ Insured & bonded
- ✅ Price from a photo
- ✅ Miami-based technicians
from $129* · bigger jobs $100/hr, 2-hour minimum
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Why Miami walls and ceilings need patching
AC condensate leaks. Air conditioning runs most of the year here, and when its drain line clogs, the water ends up in the ceiling below the air handler or in the closet wall next to it. The stain comes first; soft, sagging board comes later.
Plumbing access openings. In older Miami houses, leaks in cast-iron drain lines and supply pipes are opened up from inside the wall. The plumber fixes the pipe and leaves a rectangle of missing drywall — like the first photo below.
Leaks from the unit above. In condo buildings, a washing machine hose or a shower pan upstairs shows up as a ceiling stain downstairs. Once the building or the neighbour fixes the source, we replace the ceiling section.
Everyday damage. Doorknob holes, anchors pulled out of the wall, cracks over doors and windows, dents from moving furniture.
Drywall prices in Miami
| Drywall repair (small hole or crack) | from $129* |
| Larger patches, ceilings, access openings | $100/hr, 2-hr min |
| Half Day (4 hours) for several rooms | $399 flat |
| Primer and paint touch-up | included |
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Price from a photo, approved before the visit is booked.
How we repair it
- Source first. If water caused it, the leak must be fixed (AC, plumbing, the unit above) and the framing dry before we close anything.
- Cut back to sound board. Soft, stained or crumbling drywall comes out in a clean rectangle; we add backing where there is no stud.
- New board, tape, three coats. Where the wall gets wet — bathrooms, laundry rooms, AC closets — moisture- and mold-resistant board is available on request.
- Texture and prime. We match knockdown, orange peel or smooth, prime the patch and touch up the paint so it disappears.
We do not do water extraction, mold remediation or work on the leak itself — we tell you who to call for that and come back to finish the wall.
Drywall repair across Miami-Dade and Broward
The same technicians who handle our Miami handyman calls do drywall, including Coral Gables, Kendall, Miami Beach, Aventura, Doral, Hialeah, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Outside South Florida, see drywall repair in our other cities.
Drywall repair in Miami — FAQ
How much does drywall repair cost in Miami?
Drywall repair starts at $129* for a small hole or crack. Bigger jobs — a plumber’s access opening, a stained ceiling section, a closet of dents — are $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Text a photo with a tape measure in the frame to +1 (786) 788-8714 and you get the price before booking.
Can you fix a ceiling stained by an AC leak?
Yes, once the leak itself is fixed. Water from a clogged AC condensate line or from the unit upstairs usually soaks the drywall under the air handler or the bathroom. An HVAC technician or plumber fixes the source; then we cut out the soft or stained board, replace it, tape, match the texture and prime. We do not do water extraction or mold remediation.
Will the patch be visible?
We feather the compound and match the texture before priming — many Florida walls and ceilings are knockdown or orange peel, not smooth. With a coat of matching paint the repair blends in.
How long does a drywall repair take?
A small patch is done in one visit. Joint compound has to dry between coats, so a large opening can need a second short visit to sand and finish; you will know from the photo quote.
Do plumbers patch drywall after a repair?
Usually not — most plumbers leave the access opening for a drywall and paint trade. We close it with a new piece of drywall on backing, tape, three coats, sand and prime. Here is how we fix a hole in the wall after plumbing work.