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24/7 Drywall Repair in Memphis, Tennessee

When you need drywall & plaster repair in Memphis, Tennessee, you want a pro who shows up on time and gets it right the first time. House Repair 911 connects Memphis homeowners with vetted, background-checked drywall repair specialists in your area — often with same-day or next-day availability.

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What's included in drywall repair in Memphis

  • Hole & crack patching
  • Water-damage repair
  • Texture matching
  • Ceiling repair
  • Full drywall install
  • Plaster restoration

What drywall repair in Memphis actually involves

Here’s a closer look at the drywall repair jobs our Memphis network handles most — what each one involves and when it’s time to call a pro.

  1. Hole & crack patching

    One of the most common drywall repair calls in Memphis is hole & crack patching. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. Done right the first time, it should outlast the next season's wear instead of failing again in a month.

  2. Water-damage repair

    Among the drywall repair jobs our Memphis network handles most is water-damage repair. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. Your pro carries the common parts for this on the truck, so the fix usually happens in one visit.

  3. Texture matching

    A frequent reason Memphis homes need a drywall repair pro is texture matching. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. Your pro carries the common parts for this on the truck, so the fix usually happens in one visit.

  4. Ceiling repair

    Among the drywall repair jobs our Memphis network handles most is ceiling repair. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. Most jobs of this type are handled same-day once a vetted pro is dispatched to your address.

  5. Full drywall install

    One of the most common drywall repair calls in Memphis is full drywall install. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. You approve the written quote before any work starts, so there are no surprise line items afterward.

  6. Plaster restoration

    Among the drywall repair jobs our Memphis network handles most is plaster restoration. A vetted Memphis-area pro diagnoses the underlying cause first, explains the fix and the upfront price, and completes the work to Tennessee code with the right parts — not a temporary patch. Most jobs of this type are handled same-day once a vetted pro is dispatched to your address.

Featured Memphis drywall repair pros

Liberty Specialists
★★★★★ 4.8 (324)

Drywall Repair specialist serving Memphis and the surrounding area. Plaster restoration and water-damage repair are among their most-requested jobs.

24 yrs in businessInsurance verifiedBackground checkedLicensed in TN
Apex & Sons
★★★★★ 4.7 (132)

Drywall Repair specialist serving Memphis and the surrounding area. Ceiling repair and water-damage repair are among their most-requested jobs.

6 yrs in businessInsurance verifiedBackground checkedLicensed in TN
Downtown / Pinch District Home Pros
★★★★★ 4.8 (433)

Drywall Repair specialist serving Memphis and the surrounding area. Plaster restoration and texture matching are among their most-requested jobs.

21 yrs in businessInsurance verifiedBackground checkedLicensed in TN

Network of 13 verified Memphis-area providers. Insurance-current, background-checked, dispatched from a single point of contact.

Average drywall repair response times in Memphis

Job typeAvg. dispatch-to-arrival
Hole & crack patching~60 min
Water-damage repair~49 min
Texture matching~56 min
Ceiling repair~62 min
Full drywall install~45 min

Rolling 30-day average dispatch-to-arrival, by job type, across the Memphis pro network.

Drywall Repair service areas in Memphis

MidtownCooper-YoungEast MemphisDowntown / Pinch DistrictWhitehavenFrayserHickory HillBerclairBinghamptonSouth Main Arts DistrictRaleighGermantown

Coverage across the Memphis metro. Don’t see your neighborhood? We still dispatch — just request a repair.

Common drywall repair issues in Memphis homes

Mississippi delta clay heaving foundations

The fat, dark Yazoo and Memphis clay under most of the metro swells when it rains and shrinks hard in a dry July, which cracks slab corners and racks door frames across Frayser and Hickory Hill. A Memphis foundation pro reads the crack pattern before quoting, then sets helical or push piers and corrects drainage so the soil stops cycling. On a slab repour or pier job you'll pull a permit through Memphis & Shelby County Construction Code Enforcement.

Summer humidity and storm-driven roof damage

Gulf moisture parks over Shelby County all summer, so attics that don't breathe grow mold and shingle adhesive lets go, and spring squall lines peel ridge caps off older bungalows in Cooper-Young. The fix is proper soffit-to-ridge ventilation plus quick flashing repairs after each storm, not just slapping on new shingles. Vetted roofers here keep an eye on the wind-uplift ratings that matter in a tornado-alley-adjacent market.

Aging shotgun and bungalow plumbing and wiring

Much of Midtown and Binghampton is pre-1940 shotgun and craftsman stock running galvanized supply lines and tired two-wire circuits. Galvanized chokes down to a trickle and rusts through, and the old wiring can't carry a modern kitchen, so a good Memphis pro repipes to PEX or copper and adds grounded circuits. Electrical and gas work gets inspected by city code enforcement before it's closed up.

Signs you need a drywall repair pro in Memphis

A lot of drywall repair problems start small. Here’s when it’s time to stop waiting and get a vetted Memphis pro out:

  • !you've been putting off ceiling repair and it's getting worse
  • !you've been putting off water-damage repair and it's getting worse
  • !you've been putting off full drywall install and it's getting worse
  • !a repair would mean touching wiring, gas, or structural work
  • !you smell something burning, musty, or like gas

Drywall repair emergency? What to do before your Memphis pro arrives

If it’s an active emergency, these steps keep you safe and limit the damage while a vetted Memphis pro is dispatched. When in doubt, stay clear and let the pro handle it.

  1. 1
    Make the area safe

    Stop the immediate hazard if you safely can — shut off water, gas, or the breaker feeding the problem — and keep people and pets clear.

  2. 2
    Don't force a DIY fix

    Resist 'quick fixes' that can make damage worse or void a warranty. Stabilize the situation and let the pro handle the repair.

  3. 3
    Document the damage

    Photograph what happened before cleanup — it helps both the pro's diagnosis and any insurance claim.

  4. 4
    Clear access

    Move cars, clutter, and anything blocking the work area so your pro can get straight to the job on arrival.

Drywall Repair in Memphis: DIY or call a pro?

Plenty of drywall repair upkeep is fair game for a handy homeowner. But the moment a job crosses into gas, electrical, structural, or permitted work, the cost of getting it wrong in a Memphis home — to your safety, your insurance, and your wallet — outweighs the savings. That's the line where a vetted pro pays for itself.

Reasonable to DIY
  • Routine upkeep — cleaning, simple swaps, and keeping the area clear
  • Spotting early warning signs so you call before a small issue grows
  • Basic troubleshooting like checking a breaker, valve, or filter
Call a vetted pro
  • !Anything touching gas, live wiring, structural framing, or water lines
  • !Work that legally needs a permit and inspection in Tennessee
  • !Diagnosis of a recurring problem a surface fix hasn't solved
  • !Jobs where a mistake risks injury, code violation, or a bigger repair bill

Memphis housing & drywall repair overview

Memphis housing runs from pre-war Midtown bungalows to mid-century ranches in Whitehaven and newer Germantown builds, all sitting on shifting delta clay and baking in Gulf humidity. That mix means foundation movement, storm roof damage, and worn-out plumbing show up year-round, often on no notice. House Repair 911 dispatches vetted, insured Memphis-area pros so homeowners get the right tradesperson fast.

Every home in Memphis is different, and so is every job. The pros in our network serving Memphis, TN bring the right tools and experience for Tennessee homes — not a one-size-fits-all crew from three counties over.

When drywall repair demand peaks in Memphis

Demand for drywall repair in Memphis isn't flat across the year. With humid summers and mild winters, calls tend to spike around seasonal swings — humidity and crawlspace moisture drives a wave of requests, and the best pros book up fast when it hits. Getting on the schedule early, before peak, almost always means a faster arrival and a calmer price.

Seasonal drywall repair maintenance for Memphis homes

A little upkeep beats an emergency call. Tuned to what Tennessee’s climate actually does to homes here, this is how Memphis homeowners stay ahead of drywall repair trouble:

  1. Inspect before each season turns

    Tennessee's humid summers and mild winters is hard on homes. A quick drywall repair check ahead of the season catches small problems before humidity and crawlspace moisture turns them into an emergency call.

  2. Address the local trouble spots

    In this region, humidity and crawlspace moisture and storm damage drive most drywall repair failures. Knowing that, a Memphis pro can shore up the weak points on a maintenance visit instead of waiting for a breakdown.

  3. Keep up the small stuff

    Filters, seals, clearances, and fasteners are cheap to maintain and expensive to ignore. Staying ahead of them is the difference between a tune-up and a replacement.

  4. Book ahead of peak

    Everyone calls at once when the season breaks. A scheduled drywall repair visit booked early beats waiting on an emergency slot — and usually costs less.

Need drywall repair in Memphis right now?

Tell us what's wrong and we'll dispatch a vetted Memphis pro — confirmed ETA, upfront price, 4.8★ rated.

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Verified drywall repair reviews in Memphis

4.8★★★★★from 198+ Memphis homeowners
Patricia K.
★★★★★
Berclair · 2 days ago
Great experience. Quoted plaster restoration honestly, no surprise charges, and the work has held up. Way better than the random contractor I tried last time.
Robert K.
★★★★
Raleigh · 1 week ago
Booked a drywall repair pro through House Repair 911 for my place in Raleigh. Vetted, on time, and clean work. Will use again.
Michael K.
★★★★★
Binghampton · 1 week ago
Great experience. Quoted texture matching honestly, no surprise charges, and the work has held up. Way better than the random contractor I tried last time.
James S.
★★★★★
Germantown · 2 weeks ago
Had texture matching done in Germantown — the pro showed up the same day, gave me the price upfront, and got it sorted fast. No runaround. Exactly what you want in an emergency.

Recent drywall repair service calls in Memphis

Hole & crack patching · East Memphis
Nick S.Completed2 hrs ago
Hole & crack patching · Cooper-Young
Jamal L.Completed12 min ago
Water-damage repair · Germantown
Andre D.CompletedYesterday, 6:02 PM
Ceiling repair · Hickory Hill
Eddie P.Completed5 hrs ago
Water-damage repair · Downtown / Pinch District
Frank G.Dispatched5 hrs ago

How drywall repair dispatch works in Memphis

  1. 1
    Tell us what's wrong

    Describe the drywall repair problem and your Memphis address. Two minutes, no account required, no waiting on hold.

  2. 2
    We match the nearest vetted pro

    The job routes to the closest available drywall repair specialist covering your part of Memphis — not a call center three states away.

  3. 3
    Get a confirmed ETA & upfront price

    You see who's coming, when they'll arrive, and what it'll cost before they head out. Approve it and they're on the way.

  4. 4
    Job done, paid through the platform

    The pro completes the work, you pay securely through House Repair 911, and it's backed by our satisfaction standard. No cash-only pressure at the door.

How we vet every Memphis drywall repair pro

  1. License & insurance verification

    Before any drywall repair pro takes a job in Memphis, we confirm active liability insurance and — where Tennessee requires it — a current trade license. Lapsed coverage means no dispatch.

  2. Background check

    Every technician who comes to your door is background-checked. You're letting someone into your home; we treat that seriously.

  3. Workmanship & review screening

    We track real homeowner ratings on every completed job. Pros who slip below network standards stop getting leads — so the Memphis pros you reach are the ones who keep their reviews high.

  4. Upfront-pricing agreement

    Pros agree to quote the price before work starts, in writing. No "we'll see when we get there," no surprise line items after the fact.

  5. Ongoing performance monitoring

    Response time, completion rate, and follow-up issues are scored continuously. Vetting isn't a one-time gate — it's how a pro stays in the Memphis network.

What drywall repair costs in Memphis — and what drives the price

Most drywall repair jobs in Memphis, TN land between $161 and $683, depending on scope and parts. You get an upfront quote before any work starts — no surprise charges.

  1. Scope of the job

    A quick hole & crack patching is a different price than a full full drywall install. The quote reflects the actual work, not a flat guess.

  2. Parts & materials

    Drywall repair costs move with the price of parts and materials the job needs. Pros itemize these so you see what you're paying for.

  3. Urgency

    A 2 a.m. emergency call costs more than a scheduled weekday visit. You choose — we'll show both when it's not an emergency.

  4. Accessibility

    How easy it is to reach the work — a crawlspace, a second story, a tight utility closet — affects labor time and therefore price.

  5. Permits & code

    Some jobs legally need a permit and inspection. When they do, that's quoted upfront, not sprung on you later.

Typical drywall repair price ranges in Memphis

Job typeTypical range
Hole & crack patching$135–$1,175
Water-damage repair$140–$1,100
Texture matching$130–$1,000
Ceiling repair$145–$900
Full drywall install$140–$975
Plaster restoration$105–$1,350

These are typical ballpark ranges for drywall repair work — the actual price depends on scope, parts, access, and urgency. Whatever the job, your Memphis pro gives you an itemized, upfront quote before any work begins, so you decide with the real number in front of you, not an estimate over the phone.

Permits & code for drywall repair in Memphis

Most routine drywall repair work in Memphis doesn't require a permit, but anything that touches the structure, electrical, or plumbing can — and the rules are set by your county or city building department. Your pro knows where that line falls in Tennessee and handles permitting when a job crosses it, so the work is done to code and on the record.

What to expect from your Memphis drywall repair visit

  1. 1
    Diagnosis first

    Your Memphis drywall repair pro inspects the actual problem before quoting — no pricing blind.

  2. 2
    An upfront, written quote

    You approve the price before any work begins. If the scope changes mid-job, they stop and re-quote.

  3. 3
    The work, done to code

    Repairs are done to Tennessee code, with the right parts — not a band-aid that fails next month.

  4. 4
    Cleanup & a walkthrough

    The pro cleans up, walks you through what they did, and tells you what to watch for. Then you pay securely through the platform.

Where Memphis drywall repair pros source parts

Memphis-area drywall repair pros source parts and materials from national chains and the independent supply houses around the Memphis metro, so the right part is usually same-day — not a week on backorder.

True ValueGraingerLowe'sThe Home DepotFerguson

Payment & our promise in Memphis

Payment methods accepted
  • Credit & debit cards
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
  • ACH bank transfer
  • Financing on qualifying jobs
Every Memphis job is backed by
  • Upfront pricing — approved before work starts
  • Paid securely through House Repair 911, never cash-only at the door
  • Vetted, insured, background-checked Memphis-area pros
  • Backed by our satisfaction standard

Why Memphis homeowners choose House Repair 911 for drywall repair

  1. vs. searching and cold-calling

    Instead of vetting a dozen drywall repair listings yourself and hoping someone calls back, you describe the problem once and we route it to the nearest vetted Memphis pro — with a confirmed ETA and price.

  2. vs. a national franchise

    You get a local Memphis-area pro who knows the housing stock and Tennessee code, not a dispatcher reading a script three states away. Same accountability, none of the call-center distance.

  3. vs. the cheapest bid online

    The lowest quote often hides a missing license, no insurance, or a surprise once they're at your door. Every pro in our network is vetted, insured, and paid through the platform — upfront price, no cash-only pressure.

  4. vs. putting it off

    A small drywall repair issue rarely stays small. Same-day dispatch means you can deal with it now, on a real schedule, before it becomes the expensive version of the same repair.

Drywall Repair in Memphis — FAQ

How fast can a drywall repair pro reach me in Memphis?

Our Memphis-area network averages about 49 minutes from dispatch to arrival for drywall repair, with 13 vetted pros covering the area 24/7. You get a confirmed ETA before anyone heads out.

How much does drywall repair cost in Memphis, TN?

Most drywall repair jobs in Memphis, TN land between $161 and $683, depending on scope and parts. You get an upfront quote before any work starts — no surprise charges.

Are the drywall repair pros licensed and insured?

Every drywall repair pro in our Memphis network is vetted, background-checked, and — where required in Tennessee — licensed and insured. Permits, when needed, go through your county or city building department.

Are the drywall repair pros licensed and insured?

House Repair 911 works with drywall repair professionals who are vetted, background-checked, and — where required in Tennessee — licensed and insured. We surface ratings and verified reviews so you can hire with confidence.

What drywall repair jobs do you handle in Memphis?

Our Memphis pros handle hole & crack patching, water-damage repair, texture matching, ceiling repair, and more. If it falls under drywall repair, we can likely match you with someone who does it.

Do I need to be home for the drywall repair visit?

For most drywall repair jobs in Memphis, yes — someone 18+ should be there to grant access, approve the quote, and walk the work at the end. For exterior jobs, that's sometimes flexible; the pro will confirm when scheduling.

What if the drywall repair problem comes back?

Reputable work is stand-behind work. If a repair our Memphis network completed fails, reach out — we take recurring issues seriously and they factor directly into a pro's standing in the network.

Can you handle drywall repair after hours or on weekends in Memphis?

Yes. House Repair 911 dispatches in Memphis 24/7, including nights and weekends. Emergency rates may apply for off-hours calls, and you'll see that before you approve.

How do I know the drywall repair price is fair?

You get an upfront, itemized quote before any work starts, and you can see ratings and verified reviews for the pro. No surprise charges after the fact — if the scope changes, the pro re-quotes first.

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