Real Longwood job
A dining room ceiling and two walls patched and blended into knockdown texture, so the repair does not show.
Walls and ceilings · Based in Longwood, FL
Drywall repair and texture matching in Longwood
Quick answer
HandyMangum repairs drywall holes, cracks, nail pops and water-stained ceilings, then matches the texture, such as knockdown or orange peel, so the patch blends in. We are based in Longwood and do this work across Central Florida. Drywall is one of the three jobs we are asked for most. Call or text (407) 699-1123 for a free estimate.
What a good drywall repair looks like
The patch itself is the easy part. What makes a repair invisible is the texture and the paint. Most Central Florida homes have knockdown or orange-peel texture on the walls and ceilings, and a smooth patch in a textured ceiling shows from across the room.
We cut back to sound board, patch and tape, build the mud in thin coats, then spray or hand-apply texture to match what is around it before priming and painting.
Common drywall jobs
- Doorknob holes and furniture dings
- Cracks at corners, seams and over doors
- Nail and screw pops
- Ceiling stains and soft spots after a leak is fixed
- Openings left after plumbing or electrical work
- Knockdown and orange-peel texture matching
- Patches before painting or listing a home
How the job goes
Photos and quote
Send photos close up and from across the room, so we can see the texture. We quote in writing.
Patch and finish
Cut out damage, install new board or a patch, tape and mud in thin coats.
Texture and paint
Match the texture, prime and paint. If you have the wall paint, we use it; if not, we match it as closely as we can.
Our work
Texture types
Knockdown, orange peel, smooth and light skip trowel.
Paint
Spot paint when the existing paint matches, or paint the full wall or ceiling to corner for the cleanest result.
Good to know
- Fix the leak first. If a ceiling stain came from a roof, AC or plumbing leak, that has to be repaired and the area dry before we patch.
- Larger repairs take more than one visit, because joint compound and texture need time to dry between coats.
- Old paint fades. Touching up a patch with leftover paint can still show, so painting the whole wall to the corners often looks best.
- In unincorporated Seminole County, larger drywall replacement can need a permit. We will tell you if yours does.
- We coordinate damage and restoration work, such as water, storm and fire damage, through trusted restoration partners. HandyMangum does not perform restoration work itself.
“Absolutely loved working Mike and his crew to do some drywall and tricky texture blending that needed to match textures on the walls and very visible ceiling area in 2 locations. His crew nailed it.”
— Debbie, drywall and texture repair customer. More reviews
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What customers say
“I needed a repair to a plaster ceiling, which few tradesmen are willing or able to do anymore, so I called HandyMangum. Ana, who answered my call, assured me that they could handle it and scheduled the repair for the next week. (Thank you, Ana, for being so kind and patient with all my questions!) The friendly crew arrived early and set to work immediately. The cracks in the plaster were severe, but these guys did a flawless repair-- you would never know there had ever been any damage. To top it off, they were meticulous in their clean-up afterward. It was an excellent experience, start to finish. I will be calling HandyMangum for future home services.”
Terri Google review
“I had mold under my kitchen sink which required a complete tear down and rebuild. Handy Mangum made it happen. On time and with quality work. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing any kind of home remodel.”
Charles B. Google review
“Clean, fast and efficient job! Replaced drywall in master closet ceiling and did a beautiful job!
We highly recommend this company”Shane M. Google review
“These guys did a great job replacing a ceiling , textured and repainted it. Cleanup was done well also! I will definitely use them again for any such work. Thank you, job well done.”
Rex M. Google review
Drywall Repair FAQs
Can you match my ceiling texture?
Yes. Matching knockdown and orange-peel texture is a big part of drywall work in Central Florida homes. Send a photo of the ceiling and we will tell you how close we can get.
How long does a drywall repair take?
A small patch can be done in a visit. Bigger repairs need drying time between coats of mud and texture, so plan on a second visit for texture and paint.
Is painting included?
We can prime and paint as part of the repair. Tell us if you have the original paint; otherwise we match it as closely as we can.
Do you repair water-damaged ceilings?
Yes, once the leak is fixed and the area is dry. If the board is soft or sagging, we cut it out and replace it.
Do I need a permit for drywall repair?
Small patches do not. Replacing larger areas of drywall can need a permit in unincorporated Seminole County, so we check before the job.
How do I get an estimate?
Estimates are free. Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. We send a written quote before any work starts.
Make the patch disappear
Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. Estimates are free on every job.