Drywall Repair & Installation in Farmington, NM
Drywall work shows up in almost every project JH Construction takes on -- new framing needs it closed up, a basement remodel needs it finished, and a lot of smaller jobs come down to a hole, crack, or water-damaged section that needs to be cut out, replaced, and matched to the surrounding texture. In wet areas like tub and shower surrounds, we use cement board instead of standard drywall so tile has a substrate that actually holds up.
Texture matching is where a lot of drywall patches fall apart -- most homes in this area have some form of knockdown or orange peel texture, and a smooth patch next to it is obvious from across the room. We match the existing texture so the repair actually disappears.
When drywall needs repair or replacement
- Holes, dents, or cracks in existing drywall
- Water-stained or damaged drywall from a past or current leak
- Newly framed walls that need to be closed up for the first time
- Tub or shower surrounds still on standard drywall instead of cement board
How a drywall job goes
- Cut out damage -- for repairs, damaged drywall is cut back to solid material.
- Hang -- new drywall (or cement board in wet areas) goes up and gets screwed to the studs.
- Tape & mud -- seams taped and mudded in coats, drying between each one.
- Sand & texture -- sanded smooth, then textured to match the surrounding wall.
- Prime -- ready for paint once texture is fully dry.
What affects the price of drywall work
- Size of the patch or square footage of new drywall
- Texture match difficulty -- some textures are harder to replicate than others
- Whether cement board is needed for a wet area
- Access -- ceiling work costs more than wall-level patches
Call (505) 482-4372 and describe what needs fixing -- we'll give you a straight answer.
Drywall installation and repair is available in Farmington, Kirtland, Aztec, and Bloomfield.
Drywall installation & repair questions
Can you match the texture on my walls, not just patch the hole?
Yes -- most Farmington homes have a knockdown or orange peel texture, and a patch that's smooth-finished next to textured wall stands out immediately. We match the existing texture as part of the repair.
Do you use cement board instead of drywall anywhere?
In wet areas like tub and shower surrounds, yes -- cement board (Durock) goes up instead of standard drywall because it holds up to moisture and gives tile something solid to bond to.
How long does a drywall patch take to finish?
The patch itself is quick, but the mud needs to dry between coats before sanding and texture -- in Farmington's dry climate that drying happens faster than in a humid climate, though we still won't rush a coat that isn't ready.
Do you handle water-damaged drywall?
Yes -- we cut out and replace water-damaged sections, though if there's an active leak we'll want that addressed first so the new drywall doesn't just fail again.
Can you drywall a whole room, not just patch a hole?
Yes -- full-room and whole-basement drywall installs are part of what we do, particularly as part of basement remodels and additions.
Got drywall that needs fixing?
Call and describe the damage -- we'll tell you what it takes.