Best drywall repair services Portsmouth VA
May 11, 2026
If your Portsmouth walls have seen better days, a doorknob crater, a ceiling crack from last summer’s storm, or that DIY patch that now looks like a topographic map, you need professional drywall repair that disappears completely. At Iron Build Contracting Group, we’ve been the trusted name for drywall repair in Portsmouth VA, water damage restoration, and texture matching for over a decade. No dust. No drama. Just invisible results backed by a 12‑month guarantee.
You’ve got a hole, crack, or water stain. You want it gone, invisible, fast, and without dust all over your couch.
We’re Elite Drywall Portsmouth. Since 2010, we’ve repaired over 1,200 walls in Olde Towne, Churchland, Portside, Deep Creek, and every zip code from 23701 to 23709. Virginia Class A license. $2M insurance. A+ BBB.
You don’t pay until you’re happy. 12‑month written guarantee.
📖 Part of our learning center: See our Complete Drywall Repair Guide for Portsmouth and Cost Breakdown below.
Living near the Elizabeth River is beautiful, until humidity and nor’easters bubble your ceiling. Historic homes on High Street settle, leaving diagonal cracks above door frames. And then there’s everyday life: doorknob craters, nail pops, and fist holes.
DIY patch kits from the Lowe’s on Frederick Boulevard? They shrink. Sanding creates a dust storm that settles everywhere.
You need a pro who knows Portsmouth, not a franchise from Virginia Beach.
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“Elite fixed my kitchen ceiling after a pipe burst. Same day, $540, perfect texture match. Two neighbors used them since.”
| Repair Type | Size / Area | Total Price (Labor + Materials) | Includes | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail pop/screw hole | < ¼ inch | $75–$125 | Reset, compound, sand, prime | 1 hour |
| Minor hole (doorknob) | 1–4 inches | $120–$220 | Backing, 2‑3 coats, texture, prime | 1‑2 hours |
| Medium hole (fist‑sized) | 4–12 inches | $250–$450 | California patch, 3 coats, sand, texture, prime | 2‑4 hours |
| Large hole (water damage) | 12–24 inches | $480–$750 | New drywall, tape, 3 coats, texture, prime | 1 day |
| Ceiling water damage (incl. mold treatment) | per 10 sq ft | $220–$650 | Cut, treat mold, replace insulation, new drywall | 1‑2 days |
| Full skim coat | per 100 sq ft | $150–$280 | 2‑3 skim coats, sand to level 4 or 5, primer | 2‑3 days |
| Popcorn patch (pre‑1980: add asbestos test) | up to 2 sq ft | $150–$300 | Scrape, patch, respray texture | 4‑6 hours |
| Emergency after‑hours surcharge | any size | +$100–$200 | Response within 4 hours | varies |
All prices include a free written estimate, standard clean‑up, and primer. Final paint is extra (75–150 per room).
Detailed pricing guide: Cost of Drywall Repair in Portsmouth – Full Breakdown
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See our local service area map | Neighborhood‑specific repair guides
Small repairs same day; larger jobs 2–3 days, including compound drying time.
Yes – we carry 12 test boards and guarantee an invisible match.
Any visible black or green mold needs professional removal; we are certified.
Most common holes (doorknob size) run 250–450 fully finished.
Ask for their license number and check at www.dpor.virginia.gov – we provide ours openly.
Or explore our learning center (links above) to become an expert on drywall cracks, water damage, mold, and texture matching. Then call us when you’re ready.
We’ve fixed over 1,200 walls in Portsmouth. We can fix yours, invisibly, quickly, and with zero dust.
Elite Drywall Portsmouth
Insured | A+ BBB | 4.9 HomeAdvisor
Serving all Portsmouth zip codes: 23701–23709
(948) 210-9414 | info@ironbuildcontractinggroup.com | Contact Us
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