He estimates the work, is on site, and completes the final walkthrough. No subcontracted work.
Written scope
Prep, surfaces, materials and scheduling are discussed before work begins.
Fully insured
$1M Hiscox liability coverage. Certificate available on request.
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A scope you can review before work begins
Cody meets you at the property, looks at the surfaces and talks through what needs attention. The written estimate sets out the work being proposed, so you can ask questions before deciding.
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Walk the project
Show Cody the areas you want addressed and any concerns about the existing finish.
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Review the scope
Discuss preparation, materials, access and a practical schedule for the work.
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Get it in writing
Review the proposed work and ask about anything that needs clarification.
What's included in a drywall repair
Damage cut back to sound material, with a backer and patch piece installed
Mesh or paper tape, then three coats of joint compound
Sanding flush, with dust containment and floor protection
Water-damaged board removed back to dry framing, with the source flagged for you
Primer on every patch so the repair doesn't flash through the paint
Paint carried to a natural break so there's no visible rectangle
How a drywall repair runs
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Free on-site estimate
Cody looks at the damage, checks for moisture, and identifies the existing texture before quoting.
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Written scope and schedule
A written estimate showing repair size, texture matching and whether painting is included.
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Cut, patch and finish
Failed material removed, patch installed, taped, three coats of mud, then sanded smooth.
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Texture, paint and walkthrough
Texture matched and primed, paint carried to a natural break, then a walkthrough with Cody.
What drywall repair typically costs in the Twin Cities
Published repair bands for Twin Cities homes. Texture matching is included in every repair — we never leave a flat patch on a textured wall.
Small patches (nail pops, dings, anchor holes)
$125 – $300
Same-visit repairs, sanded flush and texture-matched.
Medium repair (doorknob holes, cracks, seam tape)
$300 – $650
Cut-in patch, tape, three coats of mud, and texture.
Large / water-damage repair
$650 – $1,200
Cut out the failed section back to sound framing, replace, finish, and match.
Typical projects often fall within these ranges, but they are not quotes. Project pricing varies by size, prep, repairs, access, and coatings — your on-site estimate provides the final written price.
What affects your final quote
Project size
Surface condition and repairs
Prep requirements
Product and coating selection
Access and site conditions
Number of coats and color changes
We match knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, and smooth Level 5 finishes so repairs disappear instead of standing out.
Water damage gets cut out, not skimmed over — wet board is removed back to dry framing and the source is flagged for you.
Paint is carried to a natural break (corner to corner, wall to wall) so you don't get a flashing rectangle where the patch sits.
Hole size, cracked seams, nail pops and ongoing movement all change the fix. Minnesota temperature and humidity swings can reopen stressed joints, while ice dams and plumbing leaks can damage ceilings and walls.
Prep and repairs
Water damage means cutting out wet board and letting things dry before any finishing can start.
Size and access
High ceilings, stairwells and tight closets need scaffolding or extra setup time.
Texture matching
Knockdown, orange peel and skip trowel each take a different tool and a test board when the match is tricky.
Painting included
Repairs can be left paint-ready, or primed and painted to a natural break for an invisible finish.
Pricing guidance is not a binding quote. Your written estimate identifies the work included, preparation, materials, timeline and warranty.
Scope and prep: High ceiling hang, scaffold work, Level 4 finish
Challenging high-ceiling drywall installation requiring scaffolding and specialized techniques. Seamless joints and smooth Level 4 finish.
Lino Lakes, MN
Hallway Drywall Project
Scope and prep: Skim coat, smooth finish, paint-ready
Hallway drywall renovation with smooth finish for a clean, modern look. Old textured walls were skim-coated for a flat surface.
Vadnais Heights, MN
Basement Drywall Preparation
Scope and prep: Hang, tape, mud — basement finishing
Full basement drywall prep including framing inspection, insulation check, and hanging of new sheets ready for taping and finishing.
Drywall Expertise
Professional installation and repair
Texture Matching
Expert matching of any existing texture for invisible repairs and seamless additions.
Knockdown texture
Orange peel matching
Skip trowel patterns
Smooth Level 5 finish
Dust Containment
Professional containment systems minimize mess during sanding and installation.
Plastic barrier systems
HEPA filtration
Clean work zones
Protected living spaces
Water Damage Restoration
Complete restoration from assessment through finishing and painting.
Moisture detection
Insurance claim support
Full restoration service
Professional vs. DIY Drywall
The difference expertise makes
Feature
Advanced Painting Services
Other Contractors
Seamless, invisible finishing
Visible imperfections
Perfect texture matching
Obvious patches
Proper dust containment
Messy process
Correct materials for each application
Generic products
Structural repair when needed
Surface fixes only
Complete priming and painting
Additional cost
Warranty on workmanship
Time to complete
2-5 days
Weeks of weekends
Twin Cities homeowners ask
Drywall repair FAQs
Serving Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Arden Hills and surrounding north-metro communities.
Yes — drywall patching, hole repair, water damage repair, popped-nail fixes, and seam repairs are part of nearly every interior paint job we do in Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, Roseville, Arden Hills, White Bear Lake, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, North Oaks, and New Brighton. Standard process is cut a clean square, install a backer and patch piece, tape with mesh or paper, three coats of joint compound (taping, fill, finish), sand smooth, prime, and texture-match.
Yes — we match orange peel, knockdown, smooth (Level 5), and skip-trowel textures common in Twin Cities homes built from the 1970s through today. We use a hopper gun for orange peel and knockdown, a trowel for skip-trowel, and skim-coat plus sanding for smooth Level 5 walls. Texture matching is the step that separates a real drywall repair from a visible patch — and it's standard on every Roseville, Arden Hills, and Vadnais Heights repair we complete.
Most drywall patches in Shoreview, Blaine, and White Bear Lake homes are taped, three-coat mudded, sanded, primed with a stain-blocking primer (PVA or Zinsser BIN for water stains), and ready for paint within 24–48 hours. Larger water-damage repairs or full skim-coats may need an extra day for the joint compound to fully cure before sanding and topcoating to avoid flashing under the finish coat.
Yes. Along with repairs, Cody hangs, tapes, muds, sands, and primes new drywall for basement finishes, room additions, garage conversions, and flat, tray, or vaulted ceilings, so the walls are ready for paint in the same project.
A small clean nail hole may be a simple repair. Multiple cracks, recurring movement, water damage, large holes, high ceilings, and repairs that need texture matching are better assessed before patching so the underlying cause and finish are handled correctly.
Fix leaks promptly, use bathroom and kitchen ventilation, avoid large indoor humidity swings, and monitor cracks that return or grow. Ice-dam or roof-related moisture must be corrected before damaged drywall is closed and painted.
Cody is worth twice the price! For all You homeowners who are worried about what Contractor hire, take it from me: Cody is Excellent and you will not be disappointed. Hands-down, the best Painter we have ever used. Cody was fantastic. He is meticulous and did a flawless job. He was quiet, respectful, efficient, and best of all left us with a much better looking house than even when it was first built. The original Contractors sprayed paint and thinned it out with water to make it stretch and to allow them to get the job done quickly. It was never right. Cody fixed that and went above and beyond to carefully patch and sand all of the flaws in the trim and the various bumps and bruises that a house got from 20 years and five kids. If I could give him a 10 star rating I would. Just fantastic. I highly recommend him for the work he did. Thanks, C
Cody is truly an exceptional painter and business man. He is a great communicator and is there when he says he will be there. Cody protected surfaces not being painted and did an exceptional job of clean up when the job was over. We were very happy with his work and have already recommended to others.
