Drywall Repair in Charlestown, Boston MA
Patched, taped, mudded in coats with real dry time between, textured to match, then primed.
What this looks like in Charlestown
Wall surfaces in Charlestown are mostly what the original builders put up. Brick with wood trim, sills and shutters means two different substrates and two different prep approaches on the same elevation. We match the substrate rather than skimming compound over it and hoping.
What actually happens on site
Patched, taped, mudded in coats with real dry time between, textured to match, then primed.
Small holes get a mesh patch and three coats feathered wide. Anything over about six inches gets backing and new board rather than a bridged patch. Each coat dries fully — 24 hours in normal conditions, longer in Boston humidity.
Common failure we see
Rushing the mud. Compound shrinks as it dries, and a coat painted over before it's cured shows a ring or a hairline crack within weeks.
What the quote covers
- Line-by-line scope — prep, materials and labour costed separately
- A real start date and duration, held to
- Licence #193121 and certificate of insurance in writing
- Two-year workmanship warranty
Products are Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Worth reading before you hire anyone: Mass.gov guide to hiring a contractor
Questions We Get Asked
Can you repair and paint the same day?
Will the patch show?
Are you licensed and insured?
Ready for Your Drywall Repair Estimate in Charlestown, Boston?
We walk the property, measure it, and send a written itemised quote — normally inside 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
Licensed #193121 · Fully insured · 2-year workmanship warranty