Get Wall Holes Fixed & Paint Matched

Fixing a hole in your drywall can seem like a daunting task, as it usually requires specialist tools, materials, and experience. It can also be time-consuming, as you first must cut the board to fit, install it, plaster it, and then wait for it to dry before sanding, so it’s smooth and flush with the original wall. Once done, you then need to finish the job with an exceptional paint or wallpapering job, so it matches the rest of your wall.

If your drywall has been damaged, enlisting the help of a local handyman may be the best option. A tasker on the Ezy Peazy platform will have the right tools to get the job done quickly and professionally. Many skilled handymen carry out drywall repair services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other cities. So, no matter where you're based, you can expect a high-quality result.

Repairing drywall covers several scenarios, including fixing holes left by picture hooks, repairing cracks in the wall from your house settling over time, and replacing whole sections of drywall due to more extensive damage. Water damage, in particular, is often a reason you need a professional to repair your drywall.

The handymen you find on Ezy Peazy have experience helping in all of these scenarios and they will do a professional job every time, no matter how big or small. If it’s a hole that needs patching, they’ll have the right type of filler, or, if it’s a larger drywall section they need to repair, they’ll know how much of the drywall to remove and what type of drywall product – like GIB Plasterboard – to replace it with. Finally, they’ll know exactly how to patch it so it’s flush with the wall and ready for finishing.

Once the hole or damage has been patched, your handyman will carefully sand the area using a sanding block or sander. The goal is to blend the patch smoothly into the rest of the wall so it doesn’t stand out once painted.

After sanding, they’ll clean up any dust or loose bits, usually with a quick wipe-down using a damp cloth. This leaves the surface clean and ready for paint, helping to get a neat, tidy finish once the job’s done.

With the surface smooth and prepped, the next step is matching the paint. A good handyman will try to find the exact colour to blend the patch into the rest of the wall. Sometimes they’ll take a small chip of paint to a hardware store to get the best possible match.

Once they’ve got the right colour, they’ll start by putting on a primer so the paint sticks well. Then it’s a matter of applying the paint in light, even coats, often more than one, to make sure the finish looks clean and consistent with the rest of the wall.

In some instances, you may find you need a whole new section of drywall installed at your home or office. This could be for a new wardrobe, or to divide up spaces in your home or business. This task requires more skill and experience than filling a hole in the wall.

Hanging new drywall in your home requires accurate measurements, buying the right size and type of drywall (such as GIB Plasterboard), cutting the drywall to size, and fixing it to the studs in the wall. You can find a handyman near you on Ezy Peazy who can provide professional drywall installation that’s built to last.