From Disaster to Delight: Fixing a Poor Drywall Job in a Home Addition

🛠️ Budget: $5,698 | ⏱️ Timeline: 3 days

At Asheville Drywall, we often get called in to fix what others left behind and this project was a perfect example. A homeowner reached out to us after hiring another contractor to drywall and finish an addition to his house. Unfortunately, the results were far from satisfactory.

The Problem

From the moment we walked in, it was clear that the previous work had been rushed and unprofessional.

The edges of the joint compound were clearly visible, there were uneven dips in the ceiling, and to make matters worse, cracks had already started forming along the ceiling joints and walls. These were not just cosmetic flaws they were signs of a job that lacked both skill and care.

Our Process

Once we assessed the damage, we got right to work. First, we prepped the space to protect the rest of the home. We covered the entire floor with paper and draped the walls in plastic to keep everything clean and dust-free.

Before sealing off the walls, we addressed the cracks. We reinforced all cracked joints with extra drywall screws, scraped away any loose or poorly applied compound, and applied mesh tape. From there, we applied fresh coats of joint compound, carefully feathered the edges, and sanded everything smooth.

Bringing It All Together

Because this addition was connected to the main house, the homeowner wanted the new ceiling to match the existing knockdown texture throughout the rest of the home. We matched the texture perfectly, blending the new with the old for a seamless transition.

To finish it off, we primed and painted both the ceiling and the walls. By the time we were done, you couldn’t tell the difference between the new addition and the original house.

A Happy Ending

The homeowner was absolutely thrilled with the final result and honestly, so were we. There’s nothing more satisfying than turning a drywall disaster into a space the homeowner can be proud of.