Drywall repair, stucco repair and popcorn ceiling removal
Drywall repair, stucco crack repair and popcorn ceiling removal for homes in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart and Palm City. As a painting and drywall contractor, we patch, match the texture and paint, so the repair disappears into the wall.
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What customers say
All reviewsWe recently had drywall repair and painting completed, and the results were outstanding. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire process. …
We purchased a home where the roof was redone but the skylight drywall was not fixed. We called and scheduled an eval and shortly after the job. They did an amazing job. Our skylight drywall looks great and the crew was amazing. The prep work was top notch. …
I had an excellent experience with JC Vega’s Painting, LLC. They handled drywall, baseboards, and painting for my home, and everything turned out perfect. Very professional, trustworthy, and easy to work with. …
Jose and his crew did some drywall repairs and interior painting for us. They were meticulous about prepping the walls and ceiling. During the job they were very neat and cleaned up after completion. …
JC and team did a great job painting our home paying great attention to detail. Their prep work was incredible and they took time to protect our belongings from any mishaps. …
I am very pleased with my experience, and the finished product. They are professionals from beginning to end. They took time and effort to prep all areas, and paid close attention to details. …
Jose and his guys did an amazing job prepping and painting our home. Highly recommend using him for painting services! In addition he is a pleasure to deal with and a great person.
Such a highly professional painting crew! They were always on time and ready to work. They started with pressure washing the roof and worked down from there. Every detail was perfection, from prepping for paint to cleaning up all the work area when completed. …
Jose and crew did an excellent job of prepping our house for painting. Not only did we have walls and ceilings painted, but we also had all of our baseboards painted. Prep work is the key to having the work done correctly. …
If there was a 10-star rating, Jose would definitely deserve it. Cleaned up a mess by a very unprofessional company & did a spectacular job. Jose believes in professionalism & good pre-painting preparation. Need painting? This company is GREAT!!!
Repair or replace?
Most drywall damage can be patched. Replacing whole sheets only makes sense when the damage is large, soft from water, or moldy.
Drywall hole repair is the most common job: a doorknob through the wall, a TV mount removed, a hole left after a plumber or electrician opened the wall. We cut the hole square, fit a patch, tape, mud, sand and match the texture. Bigger jobs, like a full room after a leak, become drywall installation: new sheets hung, taped, finished and painted.
We don't do the plumbing, electrical or structural work behind the wall. If a pipe leak caused the damage, have a plumber fix it first, then we repair the wall.
| Damage | Usually |
|---|---|
| Nail holes, dents, small cracks | Fill, sand, paint |
| Doorknob holes, holes up to a few inches | Patch with a backing piece or mesh |
| Holes larger than a hand, cut-outs from repairs | Cut out and fit a new piece |
| Water-stained but dry and firm | Seal with stain-blocking primer, then paint |
| Soft, sagging or moldy after a leak | Cut out and replace the section |
Matching the texture
A patch only disappears if the texture matches. Most Treasure Coast homes have knockdown or orange peel texture on the walls, and smooth walls show every flaw.
We match the texture on the patch by spraying or hand-applying it to blend into the wall around it, then prime and paint the whole wall, corner to corner. Touching up just the patch with paint almost always shows, because the sheen and color of old paint have changed.
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More on InstagramWater damage and ceilings
Water stains on ceilings come from roof leaks, AC drain lines and bathrooms above. Fix the source first: stains come back if the leak is still there.
For drywall ceiling repair, dry, firm stains get a stain-blocking primer and new paint. Soft or sagging sections get cut out and replaced, then textured to match. If the ceiling is popcorn, a ceiling repair means patching the drywall and matching the popcorn texture over it, or removing the popcorn from the whole ceiling for a smooth finish.
Stucco crack repair
Hairline cracks in stucco are common in Florida and mostly cosmetic, but they let water in behind the paint and get wider over time.
Outdoor stucco repair depends on the crack. Hairline cracks get cleaned out and filled with a flexible patching compound. Wider cracks and chipped or hollow-sounding areas get cut back and patched with new stucco, then textured to match. After that, the wall gets primed and painted, often with an elastomeric coating that stretches over future hairline cracks. See exterior painting.
Long cracks that keep growing, stair-step cracks in the block, or cracks around a sagging window or door can mean the house is moving. Those need a structural engineer to look first, and we'll repair the stucco once the cause is fixed. We're stucco repair contractors for the finish, not the structure. Stucco repair comes up most in the older block homes of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, where the stucco has had decades of sun and rain.
Popcorn ceiling removal: test for asbestos first
Popcorn ceiling removal gives you a smooth, modern ceiling, but in older homes the popcorn has to be tested for asbestos before anyone touches it.
Popcorn ceiling asbestos is common in older homes: asbestos was used in the texture until the late 1970s, and older material was still being applied into the 1980s. If your home was built before about 1990, have a sample tested by a lab before removal. Testing is quick and inexpensive.
If the test comes back negative, we wet the texture, scrape it off, skim coat the ceiling smooth, prime and paint it. If it comes back positive, Florida law requires a licensed asbestos contractor to remove it, and we can paint the ceiling once they're done. [PRICE: popcorn removal per sq ft, negative-tested ceilings only] For what removal usually costs, see our drywall repair cost guide.
What drywall repair costs
Small repairs are usually priced by the job; larger work by the square foot. [PRICE: JC's price for a small patch, and per sq ft for larger repairs and popcorn removal.]
What changes the price:
- Size and number of repairs. Several holes in one visit cost less each than separate trips.
- Texture. Matching knockdown or popcorn takes longer than smooth walls.
- Painting. Repainting the whole wall so the patch disappears.
- Ceilings. Ceiling work is slower than wall work.
- Water damage. Cutting out and replacing wet sections.
Drywall repair contractors and any drywall company should tell you whether repainting the wall is included. See our drywall repair cost guide. We're insured, and a certificate of insurance is available on request.
You deal with JC from estimate to walkthrough
José "JC" Vega started as a custom home painter and has painted homes across the Treasure Coast for over 10 years. He built the business himself, starting by selling his finishes door to door. As a painter, he'll tell you the secret to paint that lasts is the prep: the washing, patching and priming you can't see once the color is on. He was featured in Stuart's River Living Magazine, and JC Vega's is family and locally owned, based in Fort Pierce.
Questions
Is it better to patch or replace drywall?
Patch it if the drywall around the damage is dry and firm. Replace the section if it's soft, sagging, crumbling or moldy, which usually means water got into it.
How much does it cost to patch drywall?
[PRICE: JC's price for a small patch and for a larger hole.] Texture matching and repainting the wall are the main things that add to the price.
Does my popcorn ceiling have asbestos?
You can't tell by looking: the only way to know is a lab test of a small sample. If your home was built before about 1990, test before removing, sanding or drilling into the ceiling. Homes built later are very unlikely to have it.
Can you remove a popcorn ceiling that has asbestos?
No, not us. In Florida, removing a ceiling that tests positive for asbestos has to be done by a licensed asbestos contractor. Once they've removed it and cleared the room, we can skim coat, prime and paint the ceiling.
Is popcorn ceiling asbestos dangerous if I leave it alone?
Usually not, as long as it's in good condition and not disturbed. The risk comes from scraping, sanding or water damage that makes it crumble. If it's damaged or you plan to renovate, have it tested first.
Is it worth removing a popcorn ceiling?
For most people, yes: it makes rooms look brighter and newer, and smooth ceilings are easier to clean and repaint. It's messy and takes skill, so it's usually done before moving in or when the room is being painted anyway.
How long does drywall repair take?
Small patches are usually done in a day or two, because each coat of joint compound has to dry before sanding and the next coat. Larger repairs and full ceilings take a few days, plus painting.
Can you match my wall texture?
Yes. Most Treasure Coast homes have knockdown or orange peel texture, and the patch is textured to match before the whole wall is primed and painted, so the repair doesn't show.
Can water-damaged drywall be repaired?
If it's dry and firm, yes: a stain-blocking primer and new paint usually fix it. If it's soft, sagging or moldy, that section is cut out and replaced. Either way, the leak has to be fixed first.
Drywall and stucco repair near you
Port St. LucieSt. Lucie County
Fort PierceSt. Lucie County
Vero BeachIndian River County
StuartMartin County
Palm CityMartin County
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Port St. Lucie by Serge Yatunin (CC BY-SA 4.0), Fort Pierce by JonathanPuello (CC BY-SA 4.0), Vero Beach by Kiran891 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Stuart by JonathanPuello (CC BY-SA 4.0), Palm City by Dannycush (Public domain).
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