Patching, crack repair and ceiling repair for homes and rentals across Orléans and the east end, finished so the repair blends into the surrounding wall.
Much of Orléans was built in the 1980s and 1990s. At that age, the same repairs come up again and again: seams and corners that have cracked with seasonal movement, nail pops along studs, ceiling stains under upstairs bathrooms, and holes left behind after plumbing, electrical or furnace work.
Cracks above doors and windows and along taped seams are common where framing has dried and settled over decades. The durable fix is to re-tape the joint rather than fill it with compound alone. Nail pops are re-secured with a screw beside the original fastener and finished over.
See also: Drywall crack repair
Original bathrooms in many east-end homes are reaching the age where a toilet seal, tub drain or shower valve lets go. Fix the leak first. Stained but firm ceiling board can sometimes be sealed and refinished; soft or sagging board is cut out and replaced, then blended into the surrounding ceiling and any texture.
See also: Ceiling repair · Water-damaged drywall repair
Door-handle holes, removed shelving and TV mounts, and openings cut for new wiring or plumbing are all patched with a backed repair, taped and finished in coats. Grouping several repairs into one visit is usually more economical.
See also: Drywall hole repair · Same-day drywall repair
If your Orléans basement took on water, see our flood-damaged drywall page for what to remove, what can be saved, and the City of Ottawa programs that may apply.
See also: Flood-damaged drywall repair · Drywall in Orléans · City of Ottawa: flooding rebates and grant
Clear expectations. A considered plan.
A finish that brings the room together.
A close-up and a wider shot of each area, plus what caused it if you know — a leak, a door handle, settling or old plumbing work.
We confirm whether each spot can be patched or needs a section cut out, and note any moisture issue that must be fixed first.
Damaged board is cut back or backed, taped and filled in several thin coats, with drying time and sanding between each.
The repair is feathered into the surrounding wall or ceiling and checked under normal light so it is ready for primer and paint.
A closer look at each type of project. See all projects.
Tell us what needs doing and where. Prefer to talk? Call (613) 319-4768.
Yes. Drywall Ottawa repairs walls and ceilings throughout Orléans, from Convent Glen and Queenswood Heights to Avalon and Chapel Hill. Call (613) 319-4768 or send photos through the enquiry form.
Yes, small repairs are welcome. Bundling several into one visit is usually better value because each needs multiple coats and drying time.
Texture is matched as closely as practical and feathered into the surrounding area. Very old or painted-over textures can be harder to match, so photos help.
Orléans is in the City of Ottawa. Simple repairs generally do not need a permit, but check with the City for any project that changes structure, plumbing or fire separations.
Tell us what you have in mind. Let’s talk about your drywall project.
