We fix drywall and ceilings: popped nails, anchor and doorknob holes, cracked seams, crushed outside corners, sections ruined by a leak, and the orange peel or knockdown around the repair. Serving Cedar Mill, Beaverton, Bethany and nearby, on walls and overhead. Around Portland a patch visit typically lands between $175 and $450, often near $295, for labour alone (November 2026 market figures) .
A dabbed-on touch-up rarely matches the sheen of old paint, so the usual finish is to roll the full wall or ceiling in one go . Slava has 7 years of hands-on experience .
What does it cost to fix drywall in the Portland area?
Here are typical local figures, per job, read in November 2026. None include board, joint compound, primer or paint .
| Work, labour only | Low | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small holes, hairline cracks, dings | $175 | $295 | $450 |
| Soaked or stained board removed and replaced | $400 | $900 | $2,000 |
| Knockdown or orange peel blended in | $200 | $450 | $1,000 |
| Cracked, drooping or stained ceiling | $300 | $600 | $1,500 |
| Full skim coat for a smooth surface | $600 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Bent or split metal corner | $150 | $250 | $450 |
| Light surface mold, cleaned and repainted | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
Price climbs with how many holes there are and how big, with ceilings over walls, and with texture over a flat finish. Compound has to set up between coats, so expect a possible return visit . The pricing page covers our minimum visit. Under Oregon law, any agreement above $2,000 is written down, and larger leak repairs or skim jobs can get there.
Which fix does a hole, crack or nail pop need?
Popped fasteners get reset and spotted; small holes are filled, sanded and primed. Past roughly a doorknob's width, filler sags, so a strip of backing goes inside the cavity and a fresh square of board is screwed to it, then taped and coated.
A seam crack that keeps reopening means the framing shifts. We cut back the old tape, apply new, and refinish; if it looks structural, you'll hear it from us . A crushed outside corner gets its damaged bead cut away, a new length fastened on, and fresh mud.
Moving out tends to reveal a wall full of TV and shelf anchor holes. Rehanging the screen in the new place is covered under TV mounting; landlords doing turnovers get a dedicated page later.
What's the right order after a leak soaks drywall?
Stop the water before touching the board. The cavity then has to dry, and the new piece goes in last. According to the EPA, things dried out inside a day or two generally stay mold-free, while an unrepaired source brings it right back. Replacing a soaked section costs $400-$2,000 in local market terms, roughly $900 in a typical case, for labour .
Roof drips need a roofer first. Water from a supply line behind the board is plumber's work, and rerouting pipes hidden in a wall needs a state permit . Filing an insurance claim? We'll take pictures before cutting .
Is a water-stained or sagging ceiling fixable?
If the ring is old and the board is firm, a stain-blocking primer seals it in before paint. Board that feels soft or bows down comes out and is replaced, and a bulge above your head should be dealt with soon . Local market pricing for this is $300-$1,500, near $600 typical, labour only .
Popcorn and acoustic finishes stay where they are: removing them is a job we turn down.
Will the patched spot blend with orange peel or knockdown?
The repair is sanded level, the spray or splatter goes on to the same size and spacing as the surrounding wall, and then the entire plane is primed and painted so it doesn't flash in side light. Count on near, not identical . Blending texture runs $200-$1,000 here, usually about $450, labour only .
For a wall scarred by decades of fixes, or an owner who wants it flat, skimming the whole surface beats more spot work. Figure $600-$4,000, typically $1,500, labour only .
Do you clean up mold on walls?
Only small spots: we clean it, deal with whatever moisture feeds it, and repaint. Federal guidance puts anything below roughly ten square feet in DIY territory, and soft, absorbent materials that go moldy are often discarded. Expect $250-$1,000, about $500 usually, labour only . In wet months, look first inside closets against exterior walls and in baths lacking a fan that works.
Why does the age of your house matter for drywall work?
Yes: 1978 sets the lead paint line and 2004 sets Oregon's asbestos line. The state's lead renovation program applies to pre-1978 homes, counts taking out walls or ceilings as regulated work, and treats anything under six square feet of painted surface per room as a minor repair. We stay away from jobs that disturb lead paint, which means in a house that old a tiny patch might be fine while a large removal goes elsewhere .
If construction predates January 1, 2004, DEQ requires an asbestos survey by an accredited inspector ahead of renovation, and fixing walls or ceilings counts. An owner living in a single-family house and doing the job personally is exempt from that survey requirement. DEQ also lists wall and ceiling texture as friable material that only a abatement contractor may remove. Mention your build year along with the photo, and we'll walk you through what applies .
Much of Cedar Mill and Cedar Hills was built from the 1950s to the 1970s, so both cutoffs matter there. A lot of 1990s Bethany clears 1978 but not 2004.
Is a permit needed for drywall repairs in Oregon?
Not for routine patching and finishing. Oregon's BCD exempts painting and similar surface work, and like-for-like repairs, but its repair exemption doesn't cover cutting away a wall. New, relocated or removed walls require a permit.
Depending on the address, that's Washington County (Aloha, West Slope, Bethany, unincorporated Cedar Mill), Beaverton city, or Portland city (Maplewood, Bridlemile, Forest Heights, Sylvan Highlands).