Drywall repairs for Realtors

Make listing photography pop + bring peace-of-mind to buyers

  • Fully Insured
  • OSHA-10 Certified
  • NCCER Certified
  • EPA RRP Lead Safe Certified Renovator
  • Durham & Triangle Area

THE CHALLENGE

How drywall damage costs you

You know the drill: a pre-listing walk through reveals nail pops in the hallway, a crumbly looking hole from an old TV mount, a water stain on the ceiling. These visible irritants distract buyers, raise questions about how well a home has been maintained, and stir doubts that larger issues are lurking beneath the surface.

These kinds of repairs can be fixed quickly, often same-day. Finding a skilled technician who specializes in residential drywall repairs, however, is surprisingly tricky.

Within the construction ecosystem, drywall contractors trend towards commercial builds and new construction. Closing up walls after electrical or plumbing work in someone’s home is simply too small a job for them. Handymen cover a wide range of trades, but often drywall finishing is rarely their focus. Meanwhile, your listing photos are scheduled for Thursday.

This is exactly the gap I fill.

Common Repairs

What realtors call me for most

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Nail & Screw Pops

Repaired flush with no dimples and uneven looking surfaces in listing photos.

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Holes & Patches

TV mounts, doorknob strikes, anchors from shelving — seamlessly patched and texture-matched so buyers never know.

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Water Stain Repair

Old water stains signal deferred maintenance to buyers. I repair the damaged drywall and restore the surface completely.

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Ceiling Repairs

Ceiling damage like cracks, blistering tape, sagging sections, and flashing paint are the first things buyers look up and notice.

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Texture Matching

Knockdown, orange peel, smooth — I match the existing texture so repairs blend in, not stand out.

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Inspection Punch Lists

Buyer’s inspection flagged drywall issues? I handle the repair items quickly so closings stay on track.

Why Realtors Work With Me

Built for your timeline, not mine

  • Responsive turnaround for listing timelines

    Photos scheduled for late Friday afternoon? Or first thing Saturday morning? I'll work with your timeline to get repairs done before the client arrives.

  • Photo-ready results

    Every repair is finished to a standard that holds up in HD listing photos and in-person showings. No touch-up paint streaks, no visible patches.

  • Reliability

    No call center, no dispatcher, no wondering who's showing up. You work with me.

  • No job is too small

    I specialize in fixing the small things that can have a big visual impact like a single nail pop, a small patch, a hairline crack

  • Transparent pricing

    I charge $75 hr + materials.

Leigh, the owner of Leigh Drywall Repair, is applying drywall compound to a wall. She is wearing a cap and black shirt, and is kneeling on the floor working with a container of drywall compound near an electrical outlet.

I’d be delighted to be your go-to drywall repair partner.

Or call text 919.537.9392 to set up a time to meet up, talk pricing, and answer any questions you may have.