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    Polk County's Trusted Drywall Repair Pros

    Drywall Repair in Lakeland, FL

    Invisible Patches, Crack Repair & Water Damage Fixes — Then Painted to Match

    Hole patching, ceiling crack repair, water damage replacement, and seamless texture matching — primed and painted by Lakeland's most trusted local painting contractor for 25+ years.

    Book online 24/7 – Same-day estimates available!

    25+ Years

    Serving Lakeland

    100+ Reviews

    5-Star Rated

    Licensed

    & Insured

    24/7 Booking

    Always Available

    Why Lakeland Homeowners Call Us for Drywall Repair

    Almost every painting job we do in Lakeland starts with at least a little drywall work — nail pops above the bed, a hairline crack over the front door, a stained ceiling from last summer's afternoon storm, or that doorknob ding behind the kids' bedroom door. The difference between a paint job that looks brand new and one that looks "patched" comes down entirely to how well that drywall prep gets done before the paint ever touches the wall.

    John Crouthers Painting has been repairing drywall in Lakeland, South Lakeland, Dixieland, Beacon Hill, and across Polk County for over 25 years. We treat drywall repair as a real craft — clean cuts, properly taped joints, fully feathered mud, and a texture match that disappears into the surrounding wall — not a quick smear of spackle and a prayer.

    Every repair we do includes containment to keep dust out of the rest of your home, two to three coats of joint compound with proper sanding, stain-blocking primer, and either a spot-paint to match your existing color or a full wall recoat — your choice. Bundle it with interior painting, exterior painting, or popcorn ceiling removal for a full refresh, and request your free estimate any time — online booking is open 24/7.

    Complete Drywall Repair Services

    From a single nail hole to a full water-damaged ceiling section, here's everything we handle for Lakeland homeowners.

    Hole Patching

    Doorknob dents, picture-hanger holes, accidental fist-sized holes — all patched, taped, mudded, and sanded so they vanish under the next coat of paint.

    Crack Repair

    Hairline settlement cracks above doorways and along ceiling lines are common in Polk County homes. We don't just caulk over them — we cut, tape, and float them properly so they don't telegraph back through.

    Water Damage Repair

    Florida roof leaks, AC condensation, and old plumbing leave stained, soft drywall behind. We cut out the damaged section, replace it with new drywall, blend the repair, and seal with stain-blocking primer.

    Texture Matching

    Knockdown, orange peel, or smooth — we match the surrounding wall texture so the patch disappears. No more "obvious repair square" sticking out on a freshly painted wall.

    Nail Pops & Screw Pops

    We reset popped fasteners, re-mud and sand the area, and prep it so it stays flat after the paint cures — a small fix that makes a big difference on long walls and ceilings.

    Corner Bead Replacement

    Dinged outside corners and bashed metal corner bead get cut out and replaced cleanly so your wall edges look crisp and straight again.

    Ceiling Drywall Repair

    Cracked, sagging, or water-damaged ceilings get the same careful treatment as walls. Pairs naturally with popcorn ceiling removal when you're already updating the space.

    Prime & Paint to Match

    Every drywall repair we do can be primed and painted to match the existing wall, or rolled into a full interior painting project so the whole room comes out fresh.

    How Our Drywall Repair Process Works

    A clean, contained, fully-finished repair — start to finish — by Lakeland's most trusted painting contractor.

    1

    Free On-Site Assessment

    John walks the home with you, identifies every hole, crack, nail pop, and water-damaged section, and writes up a clear, itemized estimate — no pressure and no surprise fees.

    2

    Protect the Room

    Floors are covered with drop cloths, furniture is moved or draped, and we tape off adjacent surfaces. Drywall repair is dusty — we keep the rest of your home clean.

    3

    Cut, Patch & Tape

    Damaged drywall is cut back to clean edges, new drywall is installed where needed, and joints are taped with paper or mesh and embedded in joint compound.

    4

    Mud, Sand & Texture Match

    Two to three coats of joint compound are floated, sanded flat, and feathered well past the repair edge. We then match the existing wall or ceiling texture so the patch disappears.

    5

    Prime, Paint & Walkthrough

    We spot-prime with a stain-blocking primer, paint the repair (or the whole wall, your call), then walk the project with you to confirm you can't spot the repair before we leave.

    Why Lakeland Homeowners Trust Us With Their Walls

    Anyone can slap spackle in a hole. The hard part is making the repair disappear under paint — feathered edges, matched texture, and stain-blocking primer where it counts. After 25+ years working on Polk County homes, that craft is the entire job for us, not an afterthought.

    Every repair includes protection of your floors and furniture, proper taping and mudding, sanding, texture match, stain-blocking primer, and a paint finish. With 100+ five-star reviews, financing, and 24/7 online booking, it's easy to see why Lakeland families call us first.

    25+ years repairing drywall in Lakeland and Polk County homes
    Invisible repairs — texture matched so the patch disappears
    Stain-blocking primer on every water-damaged section
    Floors and furniture fully protected from drywall dust
    One crew handles patching, priming, and painting end-to-end
    Licensed, insured, and locally owned (not a franchise)
    100+ five-star reviews from Polk County homeowners
    Financing available and 24/7 online booking
    Professional painter smoothing joint compound over a drywall patch repair in a Lakeland FL home by John Crouthers Painting

    Drywall Repair Across Central Florida

    We provide drywall repair throughout Lakeland and the greater Polk County area — including Winter Haven, Auburndale, Bartow, Plant City, and Haines City — plus Brandon, Riverview, and the greater Tampa area. Not sure if we cover your area? View all of our service areas or call us at 863-838-7362.

    Drywall Repair FAQ

    Have questions about cost, water damage, or how the texture match works? Here are the most common questions we hear from Lakeland homeowners.

    See more on our full FAQ page.

    What Lakeland Homeowners Are Saying

    Don't just take our word for it — see why Polk County homeowners trust John Crouthers Painting for their drywall and painting projects.

    5.0 average from 121 Google reviews

    Reviews

    John Crouthers Painting LLC

    5.0Based on 121 Google reviews
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    Gene
    2 months ago

    Great price. We hired John Crouthers Painting to repaint the exterior of our older house, detached garage and shed. The buildings are mostly wood, but with many architectural details. Our experience with them has been outstanding in every regard. The owner went over every detail of the job with me in advance and presented a very fair proposal, an excellent price and very comprehensive insurance coverages, including full Workers Comp on every employee. The painters are just as detail oriented as the owner and really strive to do the best possible work. They were all very personable, careful, communicative and very respectful of our property and daily routines. Our home and accessory buildings have needed a new coat of paint for quite some time now. John and his crew have transformed them from their dingy, weathered condition to an excellent state of restoration that is really eye pleasing and gratifying. They are craftsmen in every regard and are my go to guys from now on for all my painting work.

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    Nuris
    4 months ago

    Highly recommend John Crouthers Painting as extremely professional, courteous, knowledgeable and very accommodating. I contacted John on 9/9/25 and he personally came to our home on the same day to provide an estimate. John sent me a quote on a rush job and started work two days later on 9/11/25. His employee Matt was fantastic and even stayed late to complete the work in timely manner. John Crouthers Painting is very reasonably priced, and John himself is an honest, hardworking individual as are his employees. I will certainly use his service again for any work his company performs, as I feel that he went above and beyond to help us and get the job done.

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    Manny
    3 months ago

    John and his team did a great job painting our new house. He is very responsible and informative. He was also quite patient with us as we decided on colors. I can highly recommend John Crouthers Painting for any home painting or related projects.

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    Chris
    a year ago

    I never leave reviews, but John and his team impressed me so much it compelled me to share my experience. First, the price. John's price was incredibly reasonable and fair. Often times when you get a fair price, sub par service may follow, but dealing with John himself made me believe otherwise would be true so we went with his company. John was on site with his team every day, checking in with me to make sure everything was being done correctly. John was also super flexible and accommodating as we had several change orders to throw his way, all me changing my mind. They handled every request, and were pleased to do it. His team was professional, skilled, and very friendly. I can't recommend this strongly enough. If you live in Polk County and need some painting done, use John Crouthers Painting.

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    Tim
    2 months ago

    Reasonable price. The entire process from quote to color selection, scheduling and completion was excellent. The painting crew was on time each day, finished earlier than expected and the results spectacular. Would definitely do business with John again.

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    Robin
    3 months ago

    John and his team are so easy to work with. John came out the day after I called for a quote and he quickly turned around a very fair quote that same day. I'm very pleased with the job the team did and have already recommended him to friends who have utilized his services.

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    Susan
    a year ago

    Great job so far. Did our pool deck and now the entire interior. John is very good with communication and I trust he and his team. Highly recommend. Finished job is awesome.

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    Donna
    2 years ago

    John works diligently but also steadily to get the job done fast and to make sure his customers are satisfied. He is an honest person and charges a fair price but is not one to overcharge for his services. I will have him do other jobs for me in the future. Thank you John and crew for making sure the job was done to my expectations. I appreciated you.

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    Connie
    2 years ago

    John and his crew did an excellent job cleaning and painting the exterior of our home. The only problem was the weather, it didn't help with too much rain. I would recommend John Crouthers Painting to everyone at a very fair price with excellent quality.

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    CSC Lakeland
    4 months ago

    John and team did a great job on our store and our house. Great service, craftsmanship and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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    Overland Florida
    4 months ago

    I've now used John Crouthers Painting a few times in my home. He's very professional, but most importantly he shows up on time and completes the job in a timely manner. We couldn't be happier with the way he painted the interior of our outdated home to make it look new again. Thanks John.

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    Diane
    3 months ago

    We just had our house painted, and we are very pleased with the job they did. They were very professional and did outstanding work, punctual and meticulous.

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    Margaret
    2 years ago

    Marvelous experience. John and his crew made my home gorgeous. They painted doors, shutters, gutters, fascia, and drain pipes, a true facelift. The work was done with folks who know what they are doing. Everything is perfect. Thank you John.

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    Mike
    8 months ago

    Great price, friendly team, overall great experience. John sent me a detailed quote with options I could add on. I was able to read, accept, and get the job rolling in no time. His team came in on time, did a great job, and cleaned up when they finished. Looking forward to getting a quote for painting my exterior.

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    Vince
    5 years ago

    He did a fantastic job with the pressure washing and exterior painting. On behalf of my family and I we want to extend our gratitude. We will definitely be recommending your services in the future should anyone else need any work done to their home.

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    Nuris09/25/2025

    "Highly recommend John Crouthers Painting as extremely professional, courteous, knowledgeable and very accommodating. I contacted John on 9/9/25 and he personally came to our home on the same day to provide an estimate. John sent me a quote on a rush job and started work 2 days later on 9/11/25. His employee Matt was fantastic and even stayed late to complete the work in timely manner. John Crouthers Painting is very reasonably priced, and John himself is an honest, hardworking individual as are his employees. I will certainly use his service again for any work his company performs, as I feel that he went above and beyond to help us and get the job done."

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