PrestoChange-O's

Drywall & Patching

Holes, cracks, water damage, and texture matching — patches that vanish under the next coat of paint.

Signs You May Need This

  • Doorknob holes from a kid (or a pet) on the move
  • Hairline cracks above doorways or at corners
  • Water-stained ceiling drywall after a leak (leak fixed first)
  • Old TV-mount holes that need to disappear before move-out
  • Popped drywall screws or seams that have telegraphed through paint
  • Texture (orange peel or knockdown) that needs to match an existing wall

Patches That Actually Disappear

A drywall patch is only as good as the texture and primer that go over it. Presto Change-O’s Handywork carries a dozen spray-texture cans, hopper attachments, and finishing knives — so the repaired spot ends up matching what’s around it, instead of looking like a circle of “fresh paint” forever.

Common Drywall Repairs

Small patch (golf-ball through fist-sized): cut, backer-strip, mud, sand, texture, prime. Medium patch (TV-mount or door-knob blowout): California patch with feathered tape and three coats. Large patch (full sheet section after a plumbing leak): cut to studs, screw new sheet, three-coat finish. Crack repair with mesh tape so the crack actually stays gone. Texture matching for orange peel and knockdown — the two most common Austin-area textures.

Paint Tie-In

For most patches Preston can prime and roll-out a tight wall section so the repair blends without re-painting the entire wall. For a bigger area you can either keep painting yourself or have him cut in and roll the whole wall as part of the same visit.

Move-Out Specials

Renting and need every old anchor hole gone before key turn-in? Preston has a “move-out repair” package that handles a typical 1–2 bedroom in a single visit.

FAQ

Questions Asked Often

Don't see your question? Text Preston at (512) 300-8483 and you'll have an answer fast.

What areas do you serve?
Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, Liberty Hill, Jonestown, and the rest of the North Austin metro. If you're outside that ring, ask anyway — Preston will tell you up-front whether the trip charge makes sense for your project.
How are your jobs priced?
Every job is quoted in writing before any work begins, with the scope spelled out so you know exactly what you're paying for. The estimate visit itself is free in the service area.
How small a job will you take on?
Almost any size — from a single sticky door up through a multi-day list. Preston will quote whatever you need before you book, so you always know the cost in advance.
How soon can you come out?
Most weeks Preston has openings within 2–5 days. Urgent items (a door that won't close, a leak, a wobbling toilet) often get same-day or next-day slots. Text or call (512) 300-8483 to check the current week's availability.
Do I need to be home while you work?
Not always. For inside work most clients prefer to be home for the first half hour while Preston walks the project, then they head out. Repeat clients often leave a key or a code. Whatever you're comfortable with works.

No Obligation, No Hocus Pocus

Ready to Make That List Vanish?

Send Preston your honey-do list — text or call — and you'll usually have a same-day quote and the next available slot.

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