Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Drywall Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Drywall Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Drywall Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Drywall Repair labor cost? What are the important Drywall Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Drywall Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Drywall Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Drywall Repair expect to pay between $85.68 to $147.14 for each drywall patch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Drywall Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Drywall Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Drywall Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Drywall Repair work? | The operation and performance of the drywall repair may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Drywall Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Drywall Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Drywall Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Drywall Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Drywall Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Drywall Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Drywall Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Drywall Repair work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Drywall Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the drywall patch meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Installed drywall patch surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The drywall patch surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible drywall patch surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- The drywall repair will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Drywall Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Drywall Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the drywall repair work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Drywall Repair by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Install drywall repair using drywall screws and construction adhesive, per manufacturer nailing specifications and applicable local building code(s)
- Tape and seal joints with paper tape and 3 coats of mud compound and manufacturer recommended techniques
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Drywall Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
