Drywall repair and installation in El Cajon, CA
From a single hole to a whole new room in El Cajon, we handle drywall start to finish. Hang, tape, mud, sand, and texture (smooth, orange peel, knockdown, or hand-trowel skip-trowel). Old plaster repair too.
What's included
Patches, holes, water damage repair, and full-room drywall hangs with smooth or texture finishes.
- Patches, holes, water damage
- Full-room hangs for additions
- Texture matching, orange peel to skip-trowel
- Paint-ready or full paint included
- Same-day service for small patches when possible
Why El Cajon chooses 5 IN 1 Construction
El Cajon is East County — hotter, drier, and built largely in the 1950s through 1980s. The housing stock is heavy on ranch homes and single-story builds with shake or tile roofs and stucco exteriors. Costs typically run slightly below the coastal cities for labor and permit fees, which we pass through to the client.
We have been remodeling El Cajon homes since 1987. The Carrasco family runs every job site, the same in-house crew handles your project from rough-in to final walk, and we pull every permit in your name. No subcontractors, no surprise fees, and a one-year workmanship warranty.
Neighborhoods we serve
- • Bostonia
- • Fletcher Hills
- • Rancho San Diego
- • El Cajon Village
- • Granite Hills
- • Singing Hills
ZIP codes: 92019, 92020, 92021
Common questions
How much does a drywall patch cost in El Cajon?+
A typical small drywall patch in El Cajon runs $250 to $800. The cost depends on the size of the hole, ceiling vs wall, and whether texture matching and paint are needed.
How long does a drywall repair take?+
Most small patches are done in a half-day. Larger water damage repairs run 2 to 3 days because the mud needs to dry between coats. Full-room drywall is 4 to 7 days.
Can you match my existing texture?+
Yes. We can match orange peel, knockdown, skip-trowel, hand-trowel, and smooth. We bring sample boards so you can confirm the match before we apply it on the wall.
Do you paint after the repair?+
We can. Most clients want the patch primed and painted as part of the job. We carry a small set of common San Diego wall colors and we can color-match anything you provide.
What about older El Cajon homes with plaster walls?+
Older homes in El Cajon (especially anything pre-1960) often have plaster walls. We work with plaster too, either patching or converting a damaged section over to drywall to match.
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Ready for drywall in El Cajon?
Free in-home estimate. Written quote within 48 hours. Victor or Julian Carrasco will be there in person.
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