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Drywall Repair & Patching in Burnsville, MN

Drywall Repair Services in Burnsville, MN

Nail pops, cracks, holes, water damage, and settling damage, Pettis Painting repairs and paints over drywall imperfections so they disappear completely. Seamless patches, texture matching, and a paint-ready finish for Burnsville homeowners.
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Drywall Repair Services in Burnsville, MN

Every home develops drywall damage over time. Nail pops from settling foundations. Cracks along seams and corners. Holes from doorknobs, furniture, and everyday life. Water stains from roof leaks or plumbing issues. In older Burnsville homes, especially 1970s–1990s construction, these imperfections accumulate and become impossible to ignore.Pettis Painting’s drywall repair service fixes the damage and preps the surface for a flawless paint finish. We patch holes of every size (from nail holes to fist-sized damage), repair cracks along taped seams and corners, fix water-damaged sections, and match the surrounding wall texture (smooth, orange peel, knockdown, or popcorn) so the repair blends invisibly. Most Burnsville homeowners pair drywall repair with an interior painting project, and our crew handles both in a single visit.

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Drywall Repair Projects in Burnsville & the South Metro

See recent drywall repair work by Pettis Painting, from small hole patches and crack repairs to large section replacements and texture matching across Burnsville and surrounding communities.

Why Burnsville Homeowners Choose Pettis Painting for Drywall Repair

The hardest part of drywall repair isn’t the patch, it’s making it invisible. Matching the surrounding wall texture, feathering the edges, priming the repair, and painting it so the fix blends seamlessly with the rest of the wall, that’s where most DIY repairs and handyman jobs fall short.Pettis Painting’s crew does drywall repair and painting as a single service, which means we don’t just patch your wall, we prep it, prime it, texture-match it, and paint it so you can’t tell there was ever damage. We handle nail pops, screw pops, corner bead dents, taped seam cracks, doorknob holes, large section replacements, and water-damaged drywall in homes across Burnsville. For homeowners planning a full interior repaint, we recommend addressing drywall issues first, and we can do both in the same project.
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Our Drywall Repair Process: From Damage to Paint-Ready

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Damage Assessment & Prep

We assess the extent of damage, whether it’s a single nail pop, a hairline crack, a fist-sized hole, or a full section of water-damaged drywall. We remove loose material, cut back damaged areas to solid substrate, and clean the work area. Furniture and floors are protected with drop cloths.

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Patching & Repair

For small holes (under 4”), we use mesh tape and setting compound. For larger holes, we cut in a new drywall section, tape the seams, and apply multiple coats of joint compound. Corner bead dents and cracked taped seams are re-taped and re-mudded. Water-damaged sections are removed entirely and replaced with new drywall.

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Sanding & Feathering

Each coat of compound is sanded smooth and feathered out beyond the repair area so the edges blend seamlessly with the surrounding wall. We sand between coats for a glass-smooth profile. Dust is contained with drop cloths and cleanup.

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Texture Matching & Priming

We match the wall’s existing texture, whether it’s smooth, orange peel, knockdown, or popcorn ceiling. Getting the texture right is what makes a repair invisible. Once textured and dry, we apply a coat of primer to seal the repair and ensure even paint absorption.

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Painting & Final Walkthrough

We paint the repaired area (and surrounding wall if needed for a seamless blend) using the same paint and finish as the rest of the room. Your crew foreman inspects the completed repair under proper lighting and walks through it with you to confirm you’re satisfied.

Whether you’re fixing damage from years of daily life, prepping walls before selling, or addressing water damage after a plumbing issue, Pettis Painting’s drywall repair service delivers invisible results, patched, textured, primed, and painted by the same crew in a single project.

Meet Your Burnsville Painting Team

Family-Owned. Locally Operated. Built on Craftsmanship.

Pettis Painting is a family-owned painting company based right here in Burnsville. Founded by Ryan Pettis — who learned the trade from his great uncle over a decade ago, our crew brings real-world experience and pride to every project. Whether we’re repainting a living room in the Coppertop neighborhood or refreshing a home’s exterior near Nicollet Avenue, our team treats your property like our own.

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DAMAGE HAPPENS. WE MAKE IT DISAPPEAR.

Ryan Pettis learned early in his career that the difference between a good repair and an invisible one comes down to patience and process. Multiple thin coats of compound, sanded smooth between each one. Texture matched to the surrounding wall, not approximated. Primed and painted with the right product so the repair area absorbs paint the same way the original wall does. That attention to detail is what Burnsville homeowners notice when Pettis Painting finishes a drywall project. No bumps, no ridges, no visible patch lines. Just a wall that looks like nothing ever happened.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does drywall repair cost in Burnsville, MN?

Drywall repair costs depend on the size and number of repairs. Small patches (nail holes, minor cracks) may cost $150–$400. Medium repairs (doorknob holes, corner bead dents) typically run $300–$800. Large section replacements (water damage, major holes) can range from $500 to $1,500+. Pettis Painting provides free on-site estimates with clear pricing.

Can you match my wall’s existing texture?

Yes, texture matching is one of the most important parts of a professional drywall repair. We match smooth, orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, and popcorn textures so the repair blends invisibly with the surrounding wall. Getting the texture right is what separates a professional result from a visible patch.

Do you paint after repairing drywall?

Yes. Pettis Painting handles both the drywall repair and the painting in a single project. After patching, sanding, texturing, and priming the repair, we paint the area (and the surrounding wall if needed) so the repair is completely invisible. This is our key advantage, you don’t need to hire a separate painter.

How long does drywall repair take?

Small repairs can be completed in a few hours. Multiple patches or larger repairs typically take 1–2 days because joint compound needs to dry between coats and each coat needs sanding. If painting is included, add another day. We provide a clear timeline during your estimate.

What types of drywall damage can you repair?

We repair nail pops, screw pops, hairline cracks, taped seam cracks, corner bead dents, small and large holes (from nail holes to fist-sized damage), water-damaged drywall, settling cracks, and skim coat imperfections. If the damage is structural (load-bearing walls), we’ll refer you to the appropriate contractor.

Can you fix water-damaged drywall?

Yes, but the water source must be fixed first. If the leak has been repaired, we’ll cut out the water-damaged section, replace it with new drywall, tape the seams, mud, sand, texture-match, prime, and paint. If the leak hasn’t been fixed, we’ll advise you to address the plumbing or roofing issue before we do the repair.

Is drywall repair messy?

Sanding drywall compound produces fine dust. We take precautions to contain it: we lay drop cloths, use dustless or low-dust sanding systems when possible, and clean up thoroughly after every visit. We won’t leave your home dusty.

Should I repair drywall before or after painting?

Before. Drywall repairs should always be completed, primed, and texture-matched before any interior painting begins. Painting over unrepaired damage results in visible imperfections. Most Burnsville homeowners combine drywall repair with an interior painting project, and our crew handles both.

Can you repair drywall ceilings?

Yes. We repair ceiling cracks, water stains, nail pops, and holes. Ceiling texture matching (popcorn, knockdown, smooth) is included. Ceiling repairs require the same patch-sand-texture-prime-paint process as walls.

Do you do new drywall installation?

Our specialty is drywall repair, patching, crack repair, section replacement, and texture matching for existing walls. For full-room drywall installation (new construction or major renovations), we can assess the project and refer you to a drywall installer if the scope is beyond repair work.