"They did a great job and didnt stop until the job was completed. They mean it when they say satisfaction guaranteed!"
Naveen Reddy
Drywall Repair in Arlington-Alexandria
Your Drywall Repair Project, From Consultation to Completion
Older bungalows in Del Ray and Arlington, along with high-rise condos in Rosslyn, see cracks, water marks, and nail pops that need clean repair.
We evaluate holes, cracks, nail pops, water damage, and texture issues throughout your Arlington-Alexandria home to determine the right drywall repair approach for each area.
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Damage Assessment. We evaluate holes, cracks, nail pops, water damage, and texture issues throughout your Arlington-Alexandria home to determine the right drywall repair approach for each area.
We cut out damaged drywall sections, apply new drywall or joint compound, tape seams, and sand to a smooth finish. Texture is carefully matched to surrounding walls, orange peel, knockdown, or smooth.
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Patch, Mud & Sand. We cut out damaged drywall sections, apply new drywall or joint compound, tape seams, and sand to a smooth finish. Texture is carefully matched to surrounding walls, orange peel, knockdown, or smooth.
All repaired drywall areas are primed and painted to seamlessly blend with your existing walls, no visible patches, no texture mismatches, and a finish ready for years of wear.
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Prime & Paint. All repaired drywall areas are primed and painted to seamlessly blend with your existing walls, no visible patches, no texture mismatches, and a finish ready for years of wear.
Number of Territories
400+
Number of Paint Jobs
20,000+
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Honest Reviews from Real Homeowners
"We used That 1 Painter for the first time this week and we will ALWAYS use them in the future! The service was prompt, c…"
Art A
"I cant say enough great things about this painting team! They were so communicative and kind throughout the entire proce…"
Nikki Francis
"Awesome, professional, timely, very cleanly pre-during and post job! Great painting job! Will be bringing back for more…"
Peter Evans
"They did a great job and didnt stop until the job was completed. They mean it when they say satisfaction guaranteed!"
Naveen Reddy
"We used That 1 Painter for the first time this week and we will ALWAYS use them in the future! The service was prompt, c…"
Art A
"I cant say enough great things about this painting team! They were so communicative and kind throughout the entire proce…"
Nikki Francis
"Awesome, professional, timely, very cleanly pre-during and post job! Great painting job! Will be bringing back for more…"
Peter Evans
"The crew was great. They arrived on time (early actually) and got the job done quickly and efficiently. They did excelle…"
Doug VanDenBerg
"We are very happy with our experience with That 1 Painter! Mitch is great with communication. They were able to get our…"
Kayla Williams
"This is a friendly team that offers detail-oriented & professional work performance."
Joey Chou
"Great communication and nice job done. Completed in a week from quote time! I would definitely recommend."
Joette James
What Drywall Repair Costs in Arlington-Alexandria (2026)
$610
Average drywall repair cost
Angi, 2025
$295–$924
Typical drywall repair cost range
Angi, 2025
96%
ROI on minor cosmetic updates before resale
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Drywall Repair in Arlington and Alexandria Homes
Arlington and Alexandria drywall cracks are almost always one of two things: seasonal-humidity and freeze-thaw movement in older Old Town and Del Ray homes with plaster over lath, or settlement in newer Ballston-corridor infill. DC-area swings between humid summers and dry winters open hairline cracks along stress points every year. Water-stained drywall from ice-dam roof leaks or gutter runoff is scoped separately so the source is addressed before any patch goes in.
Newer condo and townhouse builds show settlement cracks along stair diagonals, over doorframes, and where garages meet living space. Crews cut back to sound material, retape with mesh or paper depending on the joint, and float in three passes so the wall reads flat under raking morning light. Textured walls in older homes are matched by hand: knockdown, orange peel, and skip-trowel each get the right tool.
Most drywall calls into the office are the front half of an interior repaint. Repair sequences cleanly into any interior painting already on the schedule, and ceiling patches often fold in a scope of popcorn ceiling removal so the finish reads consistent across the room.
Our 3-Year Warranty
Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.
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Drywall Repair FAQs in Arlington-Alexandria
Yes, we patch and finish damaged areas to blend with the surrounding wall, then prime for paint.
We do, we repair cracks and holes, texture to match, and finish so the repair disappears under paint.
Drywall Repair Resources
Expert tips, how-to guides, and inspiration for your next drywall repair project.
How to Fix Nail Pops in Drywall
Nail pops are cosmetic and easy to fix, here's what causes them and how professionals repair them.
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Water Damage Drywall Repair: What to Expect
Water-damaged drywall needs to be cut out, dried, and replaced before any paint goes on.
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Matching Drywall Texture: Orange Peel vs. Knockdown
Getting the right texture match is critical for invisible repairs. Here's how pros do it.
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How to Fix Nail Pops in Drywall
Nail pops are cosmetic and easy to fix, here's what causes them and how professionals repair them.
Read More →Water Damage Drywall Repair: What to Expect
Water-damaged drywall needs to be cut out, dried, and replaced before any paint goes on.
Read More →Matching Drywall Texture: Orange Peel vs. Knockdown
Getting the right texture match is critical for invisible repairs. Here's how pros do it.
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