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Drywall Repair in St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Your Drywall Repair Project, From Consultation to Completion
From settling in century-old bungalows to coastal humidity, Pinellas homes develop cracks, dings, and stains, so That 1 Painter St. Petersburg patches, textures, and finishes drywall seamlessly. We work in homes across St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Tarpon Springs, and Gulfport.
We evaluate holes, cracks, nail pops, water damage, and texture issues throughout your St. Petersburg - Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater 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.
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Number of Paint Jobs
20,000+
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Honest Reviews from Real Homeowners
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"Hired that 1 Painter to paint my entire exterior. This crew was exceptional! Their thoroughness was evident in every det…"
Jon Lagman
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Sean Mullins-Rothrock
"I can’t say enough great things about That 1 Painter! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, professional,…"
Danielle Kobie
"I wish there was a six star option!! From start to finish, they were professional, punctual, and a pleasure to work with…"
Kendall Brew
"Hired that 1 Painter to paint my entire exterior. This crew was exceptional! Their thoroughness was evident in every det…"
Jon Lagman
"Extraordinary external paint job! The minute I contacted That 1Painter, I was immediately handed over to Jordan who pres…"
Sean Mullins-Rothrock
"We’re so thrilled with our experience with That 1 Painter. Highly recommend! From the quick and easy quoting process wit…"
Janel Briggs
"We had an excellent experience with this company and our house has a great new appearance thanks to the new painting wor…"
April Smith
"Great experience all around. High quality, professional work from start to finish. The exterior of our home has never lo…"
Carla Kaufman
"Fantastic experience! Responsive, reasonably priced, on time and did a great job painting the exterior and interior of a…"
Laura Trundle
What Drywall Repair Costs in St. Petersburg and Clearwater (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
Westshore Home Resale ROI, 2025
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Drywall Repair in St. Petersburg and Clearwater Homes
St. Petersburg and Clearwater drywall cracks are usually one of two things: humidity-driven movement in older Historic Kenwood, Old Northeast, and Gulfport homes, or settling in newer downtown and Clearwater builds. Nail pops and corner cracks are common in two-story stucco homes across the peninsula, and long stairwell cracks show up as builds age past the one-year mark. Water-stained drywall from hurricane season and daily storms is scoped separately so the source is addressed before any patch goes in.
Texture matching is where a repair either disappears or telegraphs. Most Pinellas homes wear knockdown or light orange peel, and both are matchable with hoppers or aerosols when the technique is right. Where the wall has been over-worked or a large patch is going in, a skim coat is used before texture so the transition reads flat under raking afternoon light coming through Gulf-facing Snell Isle and Isle of Palms windows.
Drywall work is almost always done just ahead of an interior repaint because paint over a fresh patch requires spot primer to keep flashing from showing under the topcoat. Water-stained drywall from a roof or window leak needs the source addressed first, then the stained area is cut, replaced, and skim-coated back into the wall with stain-blocking primer. Every drywall scope is warrantied at 3 years alongside the paint.
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 St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Yes, we patch and finish older walls in Historic Kenwood and Old Northeast homes so repairs blend in.
Yes, we blend the repair into the surrounding texture so it disappears once painted.
Yes. Coastal humidity and the occasional leak cause cracking and staining in St. Petersburg homes, and we repair and refinish the drywall so the patch disappears under fresh paint. We'll flag any active moisture source during the free in-home estimate.
That's the standard we hold. Our crews tape, mud, sand, and texture-match so repairs are invisible once painted, using low-VOC finishes that keep your St. Petersburg home comfortable throughout the work.
Yes. Downtown St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach condominium walls develop hairline settling cracks that reopen unless we bridge them with mesh and elastomeric compound before the finish coat. That bridging step is why the repair holds instead of returning next season. The full scope is covered by our 3-year transferable warranty.
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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