Drywall repair in Denver, finished so you cannot find it
Nail pops, cracked corners, a hole from the doorknob, a water stain on the ceiling. We fix it, match the texture and repaint, in one visit.
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Denver Paint Contractors repairs drywall and plaster across Denver and repaints it in the same visit: holes, cracks, nail pops, water-stained ceilings and texture matching. Most repairs nationally run $295 to $924 (HomeAdvisor, 2025), with retexturing at $0.80 to $2 per square foot in Denver (Angi). In a Colorado single-family home, disturbing more than 32 square feet of material that could contain asbestos requires a certified inspection first, which matters in older Denver houses. Free estimates, in person or from photos, and a 5-year workmanship warranty.
What we fix
The repairs Denver homes need most
| Problem | What usually causes it | How we fix it |
|---|---|---|
| Nail and screw pops | Framing shrinking and moving with seasonal swings | Re-fasten, fill, sand, spot-prime, repaint the wall |
| Cracks at corners and over doors | Settlement and movement at weak points | Open the crack, tape or reinforce, feather out, texture |
| Holes and dents | Doorknobs, furniture, moving day | Patch sized to the hole, texture matched, primed |
| Water-stained ceilings | Roof, plumbing or ice dam leaks | Confirm the leak is fixed, replace soft board, stain-blocking primer, repaint the ceiling |
| Cracked plaster | Age and movement in older houses | Re-attach loose plaster, repair with bonding materials, skim, prime |
Colorado rules
Before anyone cuts into an older wall or ceiling
- Asbestos trigger. CDPHE requires inspection by a Colorado-certified Asbestos Building Inspector before disturbing more than 32 square feet of surface material in a single-family home (or 50 linear feet of pipe). Most patches are far smaller; a ceiling replacement or a whole-room retexture may not be.
- Newer homes. Buildings constructed after October 12, 1988 may be exempt, with a state form completed by the architect, engineer or a certified inspector.
- Lead. In pre-1978 housing, Colorado’s Regulation 19 requires the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet at least seven days before work that disturbs 2 square feet or more of painted surface. Sanding a patch on an old painted wall counts.
- Popcorn ceilings follow the same asbestos rule; our popcorn ceiling removal page walks through it.
Budget
What drywall repair costs
| Item | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical drywall repair | $295 to $924, average $609 | HomeAdvisor, 2025 national data |
| Small hole | $20 to $120 | HomeAdvisor |
| Ceiling repair | $220 to $1,300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Retexturing walls or ceilings | $0.80 to $2 per sq ft | Angi, Denver room painting costs |
| Painting a ceiling | an added $2.50 to $6 per sq ft | Angi, Denver room painting costs |
These are typical published ranges, not our prices. Doing the repair and the repaint with one crew avoids paying two minimum charges and two trips.
Repairs are part of most of our interior painting projects in Denver, and winter is the easiest time to book them. Older homes get extra attention; see our guide to interior painting by Denver neighborhood. Beyond Denver, Painter Hotline’s interior crew handles the same work across the Front Range.
Questions
Drywall repair questions
Do you repair drywall and paint it in the same visit?
Yes. The same crew patches, matches the texture, primes and paints, so you are not coordinating a drywall contractor and a painter or waiting on two schedules.
How much does drywall repair cost in Denver?
HomeAdvisor's national 2025 data puts most drywall repairs between $295 and $924, averaging $609, with small holes at $20 to $120 and ceiling repairs at $220 to $1,300. Angi's Denver data adds $0.80 to $2 per square foot for retexturing and $2.50 to $6 per square foot to paint a ceiling. Your written estimate is priced on the actual damage.
Do I need an asbestos test before drywall repair in Colorado?
Only above the trigger. In a single-family home, disturbing more than 32 square feet of material that could contain asbestos requires inspection by a Colorado-certified asbestos building inspector first. Small patches stay well under that. Homes built after October 12, 1988 can qualify for an exemption with the right paperwork.
Can you match my wall or ceiling texture?
Yes. Orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel and smooth finishes are matched on the patch, feathered out and primed before paint so the repair does not flash through.
Do you repair plaster walls in older Denver homes?
Yes. Plaster cracks and loose areas are repaired with materials that bond to plaster rather than patched over with a skim of joint compound that cracks again. Pre-1978 homes get lead-safe practices.
Why does a patch show through the paint?
Usually because the patch was not primed, so it absorbs paint differently than the wall around it, or because the texture or sheen does not match. Priming the repair and repainting corner to corner fixes it.
Sources
Every number on this page comes from the source listed. Checked October 30, 2026.
- How much does drywall repair cost?, HomeAdvisor (2025 figures).
- Cost to paint a room in Denver (ceiling and retexturing figures), Angi.
- Asbestos support: single-family residences, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Lead-based paint and renovation, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Free estimate
Got a wall or ceiling to fix?
Send a photo of the damage and a wide shot of the room, or ask us to come look. Your choice, and both are free.
Name and phone are all we need to get started.