Tru Service drywall repair in San Jose starts at $145, and we confirm your price from photos before any work starts. We patch holes, cracks, nail pops and damaged corners in walls and ceilings, match the surrounding texture and leave the repair ready for paint.
Matching the texture around a patch is what lets the repair blend in.
We agree the finish with you before work starts, and we do not promise an invisible repair from a photograph.
Most requests are one of the repairs below, and many homes have two or three of them at once. Sheetrock is a brand name for drywall, so a sheetrock repair and a drywall repair are the same job.
Doorknob holes, old anchor and screw holes, and bigger openings left by an accident or a removed fixture. Small holes are filled and blended. A larger hole needs backing behind it and a new piece of drywall cut to fit, then tape and joint compound.
A straight crack along a seam is usually the drywall tape letting go. The fix is to re-tape and re-coat the joint, not just fill the line. Cracks wider than 1/8 inch, cracks that run from the ceiling down the wall and cracks on a sagging ceiling can point to something bigger, and we will tell you if your photo shows one. Our ceiling repair cost guide explains which cracks to look at more closely.
Nail and screw pops, furniture dents and scuffed walls are the smallest repairs and the easiest to bundle. If you have several around the house, list them all so they are handled in one visit.
Outside corners take the most hits. We repair dented or cracked corner bead and rebuild the corner so the edge is straight again.
Ceiling cracks, nail pops, sagging seams and holes are common requests. Overhead work is slower than a wall patch: the room is covered, a ladder goes under the damage, and the joint compound still needs dry time between coats. Tell us whether the ceiling is smooth, textured or popcorn. In homes built before 1970, popcorn texture may contain asbestos, so have a sample tested before anyone scrapes or sands it.
A brown ring on a ceiling or a soft spot on a wall means water found a path. The leak has to be fixed and the area dry first, because patching over active moisture just traps it. Drywall that is soft, sagging or moldy is cut out and replaced. Tell us what caused the damage and whether the source has been repaired.
Many older San Jose homes, especially in Willow Glen and the Rose Garden, have plaster walls and ceilings instead of drywall. Plaster is harder, tends to crack at door and window corners, and can come loose from the lath behind it. Loose plaster has to be secured or cut back to solid material before a patch goes on. Plaster patching starts at $145, the same as drywall. The plaster wall repair cost guide shows how to tell which one you have.
Most Bay Area homes are not smooth drywall. They are orange peel or knockdown texture, and every house is a little different. Send a clear photo of the surrounding wall so we can agree the finish with you before work starts.
| Repair | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small hole, under 4 in. | $75 to $150 | Nail pops, anchor holes, doorknob dings |
| Medium hole, 5 to 12 in. | $150 to $350 | Needs a backing patch. Ceilings cost more |
| Large hole, over 12 in. | $400 to $1,000 | About $50 to $75 per sq ft |
| Water-stain patch, leak already fixed | $75 to $150 | Plus $100 to $300 to match texture |
From $145Tru Service drywall repair starts at $145. Your price depends on the size and number of repairs, the texture and access, and we confirm it from your photos before any work starts.
A single small patch is priced close to the starting price because travel, setup and cleanup are the same for one patch as for five, and joint compound needs dry time between coats. Bundling several patches into one visit is the cheapest way to use the time.
Typical 2026 South Bay ranges from our San Jose drywall repair cost guide. For overhead and older walls, see the ceiling repair cost guide and the plaster wall repair cost guide.
Send the whole list at once if several rooms need attention so we can review them together.
The hands-on work on a small patch is short, but compound has to dry between coats, so a proper patch takes two or three passes. Ask us when we confirm the scope whether your repair needs more than one visit.
We tell you up front which side of that line your repair is on, and if it is a putty-knife fix we will say so. The drywall repair cost guide walks through the DIY-or-hire decision.
Rental owners and property managers usually send drywall as part of a turnover list: anchor holes, door-handle dents, a stained ceiling. Send the list by property with photos and we review it together. See handyman support for property managers and the rental turnover repair cost guide.
"Tru Service did a great job with our home maintenance. They handled both plumbing and drywall repairs, communicated well, and left everything clean when they were finished."
Sheetrock, drywall or older plaster: send photos and the size of the damage and we will tell you what the repair involves. Tap what applies and it is written into your request.
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Tru Service is a family-run team of three based in San Jose. We repair walls and ceilings for homeowners and property managers across San Jose, including Willow Glen and Almaden, and in Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View and Milpitas.
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Tru Service drywall repair starts at $145. The final price depends on the size and number of damaged areas, the wall texture and access, and we confirm it from your photos before any work starts.
Yes. Sheetrock is a brand name for drywall, so the repair is the same: patch, tape, joint compound, texture and paint prep.
Yes. Ceiling cracks, nail pops, sagging seams, holes and water-stained patches are common requests. Tell us whether the ceiling is smooth, textured or popcorn, and how high it is.
Yes, once the leak has been fixed and the area is dry. Drywall that is soft, sagging or moldy is cut out and replaced. Tell us what caused the stain and whether the source has been repaired.
Texture matching is part of our drywall service, including orange peel and knockdown. Send a clear photo of the surrounding surface so we can agree the finish before quoting. We do not promise an invisible repair from a photograph.
Yes. Plaster patching starts at $145, the same as drywall. Loose plaster is secured or cut back to solid material before the patch goes on. Send a photo of the damage and the edge of the hole.
The hands-on work on a small patch is short, but joint compound has to dry between coats, so a proper patch takes two or three passes. Ask us when we confirm the scope whether your repair needs more than one visit.
No. The repair ends at paint prep: patched, textured and ready for paint. If you want the patch painted, ask in your request and we will confirm what is in scope before you approve the price.
We protect the work area before we start and clean up before the walkthrough. You review the finished repair with us before you pay.
Photos and approximate measurements help us review the request. We may need more details or an on-site assessment before confirming the final scope and price.
Yes. Include doors, trim, assembly or maintenance tasks in the same request. We confirm what can be completed together and how to schedule the work.
San Jose (including Willow Glen and Almaden), Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View and Milpitas.
The same request can include door, window and trim repair, TV mounting, or ceiling fan and light fixture installation.
Walls and ceilings patched, textured and ready for paint.
Tru Service works for real estate agents, property managers, designers, architects and builders. We walk it within 24 hours. You get the price on site. We can start on the spot. The first walkthrough is free.