Water-Damaged Drywall Repair
Wet drywall loses strength, stains and can grow mold within 24-48 hours. Roof leak, burst pipe or flood, the fix is the same: stop the water, cut out the damage, dry it and rebuild.
Common Causes
Leaks From Above
Roof leaks, overflowing tubs, and failed supply lines soak ceilings and the walls below.
Plumbing Failures
Burst or frozen pipes inside walls release a lot of water fast, often unseen until staining appears.
Flooding & Humidity
Basement flooding and chronic humidity swell baseboards and wick moisture up the wall.
Warning Signs
- !Brown staining or discoloration
- !Soft, crumbly, or bulging drywall
- !Bubbling paint or peeling tape
- !Musty odor or visible mold
How We Fix It
- 1Confirm the leak is fixed, then cut out all wet, softened drywall back to dry material.
- 2Dry the cavity and remove wet insulation. If there is mold, a licensed remediator clears it before we close up.
- 3Hang new drywall, tape, finish, texture-match, and prime with stain-blocking primer.
What It Costs
We do not quote prices on the site. How far the water spread and whether the insulation behind the board has to come out set the price, so we price it after seeing the extent.
If You Ignore It
Wet drywall does not recover, it weakens, grows mold, and damages framing and insulation behind it. Early removal keeps a small repair from becoming a remediation project.