Drywall Installation and Repair on California’s Central Coast
We hang, tape, mud, and texture new drywall, and we repair existing walls and ceilings. That includes holes, cracks, water damage, and patches after plumbing or electrical work.
- 01Hang
- 02Tape
- 03Mud
- 04Texture
Installation
Drywall installation
New board for new space, or for walls that got opened up.
- New walls
- New walls hung and finished, or framed openings closed in.
- Additions
- Drywall hung and finished in new rooms.
- Remodels
- Fresh board where walls were opened up, moved, or rebuilt.
- Garage finishing
- Bare studs turned into finished walls and ceilings.
- Hang, tape, mud, and texture
- The full sequence, from hanging board to final texture.
Repair
Drywall repair
Repairs to existing walls and ceilings.
- Holes and dents
- Doorknob holes, pulled anchors, and everyday damage.
- Water damage patches
- Stained or soft board cut out and replaced after a leak.
- Cracks
- Cracked seams and corners retaped and refinished.
- Texture matching
- Orange peel, knockdown, and smooth textures on patched areas.
- Ceiling repair
- Cracks, stains, and damaged sections overhead, fixed and refinished.
- Patches after plumbing or electrical work
- Access holes closed up once the other trades are done.
Patch or replace
Patch or replace?
Small holes and surface damage get patched: filled, smoothed, and prepared for paint. For larger holes, we cut out the damaged area and install a new piece with backing behind it. Water-damaged drywall that has softened or broken down gets replaced once the leak is fixed.
More than a patch
When it's more than drywall
A lot of drywall work comes after something else. A leak, a remodel, new wiring, a plumbing fix.
Mau & Co is a general contractor. Along with drywall, we also do framing and remodels.
Where we work
Where we work
We work along the Central Coast, including San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County.
Process
How a drywall job goes
- 01Site visit. We come out, look at the wall or the room, and talk through what you want done.
- 02Scope. We go over what the job involves, whether that's a patch or new board.
- 03Hang or patch. New board goes up, or the damaged section gets cut out and replaced.
- 04Tape, mud, and texture. Seams taped, mud applied and sanded, and texture applied.
FAQ
Common drywall questions
- Do you do texture matching?
- Yes. Texture matching is part of our repair work. We work with orange peel, knockdown, smooth, and older textures.
- Do you take small repairs, or only big jobs?
- Both. We take small repairs, like a single hole or a cracked ceiling, and larger installation work.
- Does water-damaged drywall always need to be replaced?
- Not always. It depends on how wet the drywall got, how long it stayed wet, and whether it has softened or broken down. Drywall that has lost its strength usually needs to be replaced. The leak needs to be fixed before the repair.
- Can you close up a wall after a plumber or electrician opens it?
- Yes. When other trades cut into a wall or ceiling to get at pipes or wiring, we patch the opening, then tape, mud, and texture it.
- Should I paint the whole wall after a drywall repair?
- Not always. A small repair can sometimes be touched up with matching paint. Existing paint fades and changes over time, so a spot repair can still show. Painting the whole wall or ceiling often gives a more even finish.
Got a wall that needs work?
Call or send us a message about the drywall work you need.
Begin
Every great project starts with a conversation.
Share your drawings, your site, or simply the idea you've been holding onto. We will tell you honestly what it takes to build it well.