Ceiling Crack Repair
Ceiling Crack Repair in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia
Ceiling cracks look bad and keep growing if you ignore them. We find the cause and fix it right. Drywall and plaster. Smooth or textured. Residential and commercial across DC MD VA.
What We Fix
Hairline and spider cracks
Long tape line splits
Corner transitions and crown edges
Stress cracks from framing movement
Seasonal truss uplift lines
Water stain cracks after a leak
Popcorn and textured ceiling cracks
Plaster delamination and sag
Why Ceilings Crack
Humidity swings and temperature changes
Building settling and minor movement
Loose or missing fasteners
Drywall tape failure
Truss uplift at interior partitions
Old water damage that weakened the surface
Our Process
Inspect structure and look for moisture with a meter
Secure loose panels with screws and washers if needed
Open the crack to sound material and remove weak mud
Bridge with the right tape paper or fiberglass or plaster base
Apply multiple coats and feather wide for a flat finish
Match texture or deliver a level five smooth finish
Prime and optional paint with a ceiling flat
Materials We Use
Paper and fiberglass mesh tapes
Setting type compounds for strength
Veneer plaster on blue board when needed
Stain blocking primer for past leaks
Finish Options
Smooth level five
Light orange peel
Knockdown
Popcorn removal and smooth resurface
Custom match to your existing ceiling
Pricing Guidance
Hairline tune up one to three cracks in a small room from 200 to 450
Tape line split repair with repaint blend from 350 to 750
Full ceiling reskim smooth from 5 to 8 per square foot
Popcorn removal and smooth from 6 to 9 per square foot
Final price depends on access ceiling height texture match and paint scope.
Timeline
Small repairs same day or next day
Full reskim one to two days plus dry time
Paint add one day for prime and finish coat
Clean Work Promise
We cover floors and furniture seal vents run dust control sanding and clean up daily. You can live or work during the project.
When To Call Us
Cracks return after you paint
Stains show up with a crack after a leak
Tape is hanging or shadowing
You want a smooth modern ceiling before selling or renting
Residential and Commercial
Homes condos rentals and turnovers
Offices retail restaurants schools and common areas
Why Drywall Pros DMV
Ceiling specialists who handle drywall plaster and paint
True texture matching and wide feathering for invisible repairs
Clear scope photos and updates before and after
Licensed and insured team serving the DMV
Add On Services
Water damage cutout and dry out
Insulation upgrades while open
Prime and paint
Light fixture and vent trim resets after repair
FAQs
Will the crack come back
We repair the cause not just the line. We secure the panel and use setting compounds and proper tape so the fix holds.
Do you repair plaster ceilings
Yes. We reattach loose areas with screws and washers use bonding agents and rebuild with base and finish coats.
Can you match my ceiling texture
Yes. We create a sample panel on site and adjust until it matches then finish the full area.
What if there was a leak
We do not repair over wet framing. We cut out wet material dry the area and seal stains before finishing.
Do you paint
Yes. Choose paint ready or full prime and finish.