Drywall Repair in Somerville, MA
Patched, taped, mudded in coats with real dry time between, textured to match, then primed.
What this looks like in Somerville
Wall surfaces in Somerville are mostly what the original builders put up. Nearly every original Somerville three-decker has lead under the newer coats, which puts exterior scraping under federal RRP rules. 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.
What usually fails
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 Somerville?
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