Drywall Repair & Wall Preparation

Paint does not hide wall damage, it highlights it. Drywall repair is what makes a repaint look finished, which is why Teem treats it as the first step of most painting projects rather than as a separate service.

Drywall wall preparation
Wall patching before paint
Prepared wall surface

Common drywall scopes

  • Nail holes, anchor holes and hardware removal damage
  • Cracks and settling lines
  • Minor impact damage and dents
  • Patching after fixtures or shelving are removed
  • Corner bead and edge damage
  • Surface preparation and sanding before paint
  • Ceiling patching within the agreed scope

Repair before paint

In an apartment turn, wall damage is usually the reason the unit needs painting in the first place. Repairing and preparing the surface properly, then painting over it in the same sequence, is faster and produces a better result than scheduling the two separately.

Drywall damage assessment

Know when a specialty trade is required

Some wall and ceiling issues are not drywall problems. Water intrusion with an unresolved source, structural damage, mold remediation, and anything requiring licensed electrical or plumbing work all fall outside Teem's scope. We will tell you that directly and recommend the appropriate trade rather than patching over a problem that will return.

Wall inspection before repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Drywall repair is normally the first phase of a turn, completed before painting begins.

Yes. Repair and paint are usually quoted and scheduled as one continuous scope.

No. Structural reconstruction, remediation and work requiring specialty licensed trades fall outside Teem's service categories.

Drywall repair and wall preparation

Get drywall pricing

Send photos of the damage, the property type and whether painting should be included.