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Drywall Repair in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena is known for its Craftsman bungalows, and Bungalow Heaven alone holds more than 800 small homes built between about 1900 and 1930. Walls from that era are plaster over wood lath, and with age they can crack, bulge and pull loose. We repair plaster and drywall, recreate the original finish, touch up the paint and back every repair with a 5-year workmanship guarantee.

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CSLB License #830875

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5.0/5.0

Based on 68 reviews

5 Stars for Repairs You Can't Find Later

Customers give us 5 stars because the repair disappears, the house is left clean and we respond fast. In a Pasadena home with original plaster, disappearing means rebuilding a hand-finished surface, and we keep working it until light across the wall shows nothing.

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Scott did an excellent job repairing the cracks and re-texturing our walls. He was punctual, professional, and took his time to ensure the texture blended seamlessly with the surrounding area - you can't even tell there was ever any damage.
Charlie N., Santa Clarita · Google review
Sherman reached out quickly after we submitted the online quote request and discussed details and went over the process with us. We needed a project done quickly since we had an open house scheduled in a few days and he fit us right in! Scott came and did an amazing job.
Cassandra B., Santa Clarita · Google review
Precision Patch Pros did a great job on my drywall. They did my ceiling and even fixed a self-patch job above my heater from years ago. My room looks great and the price was very reasonable. These guys were also on-time each day and finished the project ahead of schedule.
Denise D. · Google review

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Caring for Plaster Walls in Pasadena Homes

The typical Pasadena home was built in 1960, and 73% were built before 1980 (US Census). Bungalow Heaven has more than 800 small Craftsman homes, most built between about 1900 and 1930, and much of it is a city landmark district. Houses from that era were finished with plaster over wood lath, which needs a different repair than modern drywall.

Plaster holds onto the lath with small keys that squeeze through the gaps between boards. As the house settles over the decades, those keys break, cracks appear and sections can pull loose and sag. A lasting repair secures the loose plaster first, then patches with compatible materials and rebuilds the smooth or sand finish, so the wall reads as one surface again.

About 58% of Pasadena homes are rented. For owners and property managers, we quote from photos and handle turnover patching in most units in a single visit.

Your Options

Professional Patch vs. Handyman Touch-Up

On a Pasadena plaster wall, a drywall-style spackle patch shows: the surface reads flat, the edges crack where new meets old, and loose plaster around it keeps moving. Here is what each choice gets you.

Licensed Drywall Specialist

General Handyman Patch

Our Drywall Repair Process

Four steps, one crew, and a repair you will not find afterward

Step 01 of 04

Assess and Scope

We look at the damage in person or from your photos, check for moisture and soft spots, and give you a clear price before any work starts.

Step 02 of 04

Protect and Prep

Floors, furniture and fixtures get covered and masked. We cut back to solid material and add backing wherever the patch needs support.

Step 03 of 04

Repair and Rebuild

New drywall goes in, then we tape, float and sand until the surface is flat and strong, with no ridges or seams showing.

Step 04 of 04

Match and Finish

We match the texture, prime the repair and blend the paint so the patch disappears in normal light. Then we clean up.

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Assess and Scope
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Protect and Prep
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Repair and Rebuild
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Match and Finish

Most repairs completed in one visit

More Drywall Repair Services in Pasadena

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Drywall Repair for Water Damage in Pasadena

Water from an old roof, a bathroom above or a failed pipe can soften plaster and stain ceilings. We make sure the area is dry, remove what can’t be saved and rebuild the surface to match the rest of the room.
damaged walls after flood by tenant
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Drywall Repair After a Leak in Pasadena

After the leak is repaired, we close up the opening, seal the stain with a stain-blocking primer, recreate the finish and touch up the paint so the ceiling or wall looks whole again.
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Drywall Repair After Trade Work in Pasadena

Bringing an older Pasadena house up to date with new wiring or plumbing means cutting into plaster walls. We close each opening and match the surrounding finish so the upgrade leaves no trace.
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Drywall Damage by Pets in Pasadena

Scratched door frames and chewed corners are a common pet repair. We cut out the damaged section, rebuild the corner and match the texture and paint to the wall around it.
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Doorknob and Punch Hole Repair in Pasadena

A doorknob or a moving box can break through plaster as easily as drywall. We patch the hole in one visit and blend the finish and paint so the spot disappears.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Refinishing in Pasadena

Many homes and apartments built or remodeled between the 1950s and 1980s have popcorn ceilings. Have a ceiling from before the mid-1980s tested for asbestos before it is scraped. Once cleared, we remove the texture and refinish the ceiling smooth.
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Paint Touch-Ups After Patching in Pasadena

Paint touch-up is included with every repair. Older Pasadena walls often have many coats of paint, so we blend the touch-up out to a corner or trim line where it won’t show.

What Affects Drywall Repair Cost?

Size, Texture Match, Paint Match

Pasadena repairs are priced by the size and number of damaged areas, plaster or drywall, how much loose plaster has to be reattached and the finish we need to recreate. Paint blending is part of the price. Text us 2-3 photos and we’ll send a quote before anything is scheduled.

Fastest way to get an accurate quote: text 3 photos – a wide shot of the room, a close-up of the damage, and a close-up of the wall texture. Include your city.
Hands pressing spackle into a small drywall hole and scraping it flush with a putty knife

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Drywall Repair: What We Handle

We repair plaster and drywall in Pasadena homes and apartments: cracks, bulges, holes, water-stained ceilings, popcorn ceiling patches and openings left by rewiring, repiping and remodels.
We’ll repair the drywall after the problem is fixed, but we don’t fix the underlying plumbing, roof or electrical issue itself.

Our Repair Services

Services we DON'T offer

Recent Drywall Repair Projects

We handle all the common drywall repairs in Pasadena’s older foothill homes and rental units, from doorknob holes to water-stained ceilings.
Sagging Kitchen Ceiling Replaced

Sagging Kitchen Ceiling Replaced

Water left the kitchen ceiling yellowed and sagging over the bay window. We replaced it, matched the texture and added new recessed lights.

Two-Story Wall Access Hole

Two-Story Wall Access Hole

An access hole was cut high on a two-story wall over the stairs. We patched and blended it with no trace left.

Ceiling Access Hole After a Drain Repair

Ceiling Access Hole After a Drain Repair

The plumber cut into the ceiling to reach a drain pipe. We patched the opening and blended the texture so it disappears.

Why Homeowners Choose Us

A century-old Pasadena wall needs a repair that fits it. We specialize in plaster and drywall repair and finish matching, we’re licensed and insured (CSLB #830875), and every repair comes with a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Surface Protection

Floors, furniture and fixtures are covered before we cut or sand anything.

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Solid Backing

We cut back to firm material and add backing, so patches stay flat and do not crack.

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Seamless Blending in Real Light

We feather the repair wide, so it disappears under lights and daylight.

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Texture Matching

We test the texture on site until it matches the wall around it.

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Paint Guidance

We tell you when a touch-up will work and when a full repaint looks better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers below to help you get your home back to a smooth, seamless finish.

Can you repair original plaster in a Pasadena Craftsman home?
Yes. We reattach loose plaster to the lath, fill cracks and holes with compatible materials, then rebuild the smooth or sand finish so the repair matches the rest of the wall. Keeping original plaster is often the better choice in a historic home, and it avoids tearing out walls.
Plaster grips the wood lath with small keys that squeeze through the gaps. Over decades of settling and small earthquakes, those keys break, cracks appear and sections can pull loose and sag. A bulge that moves when you press it needs to be secured before it is patched.
If the ceiling was applied before the mid-1980s, yes, before anyone scrapes, sands or cuts into it. With 73% of Pasadena homes built before 1980, many ceilings fall in that range. Once the test is clear, we can patch the damaged section or remove the texture and finish the ceiling smooth.
Yes. About 58% of Pasadena homes are rented. Send photos of each damaged spot and we’ll quote the unit as one job, then patch, texture and touch up the paint so it’s ready for the next tenant, usually in one visit.
Cost depends on the size and number of damaged areas, plaster versus drywall, and how much reattaching and finish work is needed. Text us 2-3 photos for a quote, usually within about 10 minutes. Financing is available with payments as low as $18 a month.
Small repairs are usually done in one visit. Larger plaster repairs often need two visits, because each layer has to set and dry before the next coat and the final finish go on.
We keep it contained. Floors and furniture near the work are covered, dust is kept to the work area, and we clean up before we leave.