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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Gold Hands repairs drywall in Miami, FL: ceilings stained by AC leaks, the opening a plumber leaves in a wall, doorknob holes and cracks. We cut back to sound board, patch, tape, match the texture and prime. We are an insured and bonded Miami handyman company serving Miami-Dade and Broward. Small holes and cracks start at $129*; bigger jobs are $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum, and you get the price from a photo before you book.
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.
What we fix
- Ceilings and walls stained or softened by an AC condensate leak
- Plumber access openings, closed with new board on backing
- Ceiling sections damaged by a leak from the unit above, once the source is fixed
- Doorknob holes and holes left by pulled-out anchors
- Cracks over doors and windows
- Dents from moving furniture, patched room by room in one visit
How a visit works
- Send a photo. Text it to +1 (786) 788-8714 or use the form below, with a tape measure in the frame, and we reply with a price.
- Pick a time. Online booking shows the real open times and puts the visit into the technician’s calendar; same-day is often available before early afternoon.
- We repair it. A small patch is one visit; a large opening can need a short second visit while the compound dries.
- Pay the approved price. The price you approved is the price you pay; online payments add a 5% card fee, no sales tax.
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. Areas we serve include Coral Gables, Kendall, Aventura, Doral, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. The job photos on this page are from our own work and are not labeled by neighborhood. Outside South Florida, see drywall repair in our other cities.
Read before you hire
- How to fix a hole in the wall after plumbing work
- Seamless drywall repair after plumbing and utility work
- Professional drywall repair: why DIY can cost you more
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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.
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.
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.
Do you paint after the drywall repair?
Yes, up to a point: we prime the patch and touch up the paint, and that is included in the repair price. Repainting a whole wall or room is a separate job; use the painting cost calculator for a ballpark.
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.
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.
Which areas do you cover for drywall repair?
Miami-Dade and Broward: Coral Gables, Kendall, Aventura, Doral, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and the rest of the Miami service area. Not sure about your address? Text it to +1 (786) 788-8714.