About This Service
Interior walls and ceilings define the look and feel of every room in your home. Whether you need a small drywall patch, a full popcorn ceiling removal, or a decorative accent wall, Highmark’s handymen deliver smooth, paint-ready results throughout Tampa Bay. Drywall installation and repair is one of Google’s top-requested handyman services — and one of our most frequently booked jobs. With 15+ years of combined hands-on experience, we cover every wall and ceiling repair you’re likely to need.
Drywall Repair & Patching
From nail pops to major water damage, Highmark restores drywall to a smooth, seamless finish.
Small Hole Repair — Nail holes, screw holes, and picture-hanger damage filled, sanded, and blended invisible.
Medium Drywall Patch — Doorknob holes, furniture dents, and failed anchor points cut out, patched, taped, mudded, and sanded smooth.
Large Drywall Patch — Plumbing access holes, water-damaged sections, and remodeling cutouts repaired with full drywall pieces, framing, tape, and compound.
Water Damage Repair — Water-stained or bubbled drywall cut out and replaced after the leak source is resolved. Includes texture matching and priming.
Drywall Crack Repair — Settlement cracks, seam cracks, and corner cracks taped, mudded, and sanded for a seamless repair.
Corner Bead Repair — Dented or damaged metal or vinyl corner bead replaced and finished to match surrounding walls.
Screw Pop Repair — Popped drywall screws reset or replaced and the dimple filled and sanded flat.
Skim Coating for Paint Prep — Thin skim-coat layers applied over entire walls or ceiling areas to create a glass-smooth surface ready for primer and paint.
Pre-Paint Wall Prep — Full surface preparation including fill, sand, spot-prime, and texture blending so every repaint starts on a properly prepped surface.
Texture Matching & Application
Every drywall repair needs a texture finish that matches what’s already there.
Orange Peel Texture — Sprayed orange-peel texture matched to your existing walls using the right nozzle and pressure settings.
Knockdown Texture — Spray-and-knock texture applied and matched to surrounding areas for a seamless blend.
Skip Trowel Texture — Hand-applied skip trowel texture for a classic Florida finish.
Smooth Wall Finish — Skim-coated smooth finish for modern, clean walls applied in thin layers and sanded between coats.
Popcorn Ceiling Matching — When partial repair is needed, we match existing popcorn texture in the patched area.
Ceiling Repair & Upgrades
Ceilings take damage from leaks, age, and outdated finishes. Highmark handles the repairs and upgrades.
Ceiling Drywall Repair — Sagging, cracked, or water-damaged ceiling drywall repaired or replaced with proper support and finishing.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal — We scrape, skim-coat, sand, and prime popcorn ceilings for a smooth, modern finish. The entire room is covered and protected.
Ceiling Crack Repair — Ceiling cracks from settling or stress taped, mudded, and blended to match surrounding texture.
Drop Ceiling Tile Replacement — Damaged or stained drop-ceiling tiles replaced with matching tiles. Grid repair also available.
Accent Walls & Decorative Finishes
Upgrade a room with a feature wall or decorative treatment without a full renovation.
Shiplap Wall Installation — Real wood or MDF shiplap planks installed horizontally for a modern farmhouse accent wall.
Board and Batten Wall — Vertical board-and-batten paneling installed and painted for a classic, elevated look.
Wainscoting & Panel Molding — Chair rail with panel molding or beadboard below creates a traditional, upscale wall treatment.
Wallpaper Removal & Installation — Old wallpaper stripped, adhesive removed, and walls prepped for painting or new wallpaper. New wallpaper hung with proper paste, pattern matching, and seam rolling.
