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Drywall Repair · South Florida

Drywall Repair
South Florida

Drywall damage doesn't fix itself. Cracks, holes, and water damage left unaddressed get worse. Jacobs & Gallucci repairs and restores walls throughout Palm Beach County — with texture matching and painting that makes the repair invisible.

Drywall Repair That Leaves No Trace

The quality of a drywall repair comes down to two things: proper technique and texture matching. Anyone can fill a hole — making it invisible after painting requires multiple coats of compound, careful sanding, and the ability to replicate the existing wall texture precisely. A mismatched texture or a visible seam edge is a permanent reminder that a repair was made.

Jacobs & Gallucci has been repairing drywall alongside our painting work across Palm Beach County for over 25 years. We treat every repair the same way — assess the cause, repair it correctly, texture-match, prime, and paint to blend. Whether it's a doorknob hole in a condo, water damage from a slow leak in a family home, or crack repair throughout an older property, the result is the same: invisible.

We handle drywall repair as a standalone service and as part of interior painting projects. For homeowners planning a repaint, bundling drywall repair is the most efficient approach — everything is prepped, repaired, and painted in sequence by the same crew.

What We Do
Hole and punch-through repair
Crack and hairline fracture repair
Water damage and moisture remediation
Texture matching — smooth, knockdown, orange peel, custom
Corner bead repair and replacement
Nail pop and screw dimple repair
Ceiling repair and patching
Pre-sale surface preparation
South Florida

Why South Florida Homes Need Drywall Repair

Humidity & Moisture Intrusion

South Florida's year-round humidity and storm season create ideal conditions for moisture to work into walls through cracks, failed caulking, and roof or plumbing leaks. Water-damaged drywall needs to be properly replaced and dried — not just painted over.

Settling & Cracking

Palm Beach County's older housing stock — much of it built in the 1970s and 80s — has been through decades of thermal movement and settling. Hairline cracks are common and should be addressed before interior repaints.

Storm Damage

Hurricane season occasionally brings moisture intrusion through storm damage. We assess the full extent of water-affected drywall, confirm moisture is resolved, and restore walls properly.

Seasonal Vacancy

Many Palm Beach County homes sit vacant seasonally. Slow leaks can cause significant drywall damage over months without anyone noticing. We assess and remediate moisture-damaged walls throughout the county.

Coastal Construction

Older coastal properties and historic homes in Palm Beach County often have unusual wall finishes — plaster-like textures, hand-applied coatings, and custom finishes that require experienced texture matching to repair invisibly.

Pre-Sale Preparation

South Florida's active real estate market means frequent pre-sale repair needs. Buyers and inspectors notice wall damage. We address cracks, holes, and water stains efficiently to help properties present well.

How We Work

Our Process

01

Assessment

We inspect all damage, identify moisture causes where present, and determine the correct repair approach for each area.

02

Preparation

Work area is protected. Damaged drywall is cut back to clean edges and backing secured where needed.

03

Tape & Coat

Tape is embedded and multiple coats of compound applied with proper drying time between each coat.

04

Sand & Smooth

Each coat is hand-sanded to a seamless feathered edge that blends into the surrounding surface.

05

Texture Match

Existing texture is studied and replicated — knockdown, orange peel, smooth, or custom — before painting.

06

Prime & Paint

Repaired areas are primed and painted to match surrounding walls. The finish is indistinguishable from the original.

Service Areas

Serving Palm Beach County

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They repaired water damage we had been ignoring for months. Replaced the section, matched the texture perfectly, and painted it. You cannot tell anything was ever wrong with that wall.

— Catherine Riley — Palm Beach County, FL

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Serving Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County.

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Common Questions

Drywall Repair FAQ — South Florida

The most common causes in South Florida are moisture intrusion from roof or plumbing leaks, structural settling that causes hairline cracks, humidity-driven expansion and contraction, and storm damage. Coastal properties face additional salt air exposure that can accelerate surface deterioration. We assess the root cause of every repair — not just the visible damage.

Yes. We've worked in properties throughout Palm Beach County with every type of wall finish — smooth Level 5, knockdown, orange peel, hand-applied textures in historic homes, and custom finishes in luxury properties. Texture matching is one of the most skill-dependent parts of drywall repair and something we've refined over 25 years.

Yes. Water damage is one of the most common repair needs in South Florida. We always identify and confirm the moisture source is resolved before repairing and closing up walls. We replace affected sections, treat for mold where needed, and restore the surface properly.

We offer drywall repair both as a standalone service and as part of interior painting projects. Bundling both is the most efficient approach — repairs are done and dried before painting starts, and the result is a seamless finished wall. We assess all surfaces during our painting estimate and include repair recommendations in our scope.

Most standard repairs — holes, cracks, nail pops — can be completed in a single visit with touch-up painting. Larger repairs or water-damaged sections requiring full replacement may take 2-3 days to allow proper compound drying between coats. We provide a clear timeline during your free estimate.

Marc Jacobs and Joe Gallucci, owners of Jacobs & Gallucci painting contractors
Meet the Owners

Marc Jacobs & Joe Gallucci

Jacobs & Gallucci has been serving Palm Beach County homeowners and businesses since 1999. Marc and Joe personally oversee every project. When you call, you are talking to someone who will stand behind the work.

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