Drywall repair and installation in El Cajon, CA
Patches, holes, water damage repair, and full-room drywall hangs with smooth or texture finishes.
Best drywall 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 in drywall in El Cajon
Patches and small holes in El Cajon
Door-knob holes, picture-hanging mistakes, doorbell removal scars. Most patches are done in a single visit with touch-up paint blended to existing.
Water damage repair in El Cajon
Cut out the damaged drywall, dry the cavity, replace insulation if needed, hang new drywall, tape, mud, and re-texture. We also identify the source of the leak so it does not happen again.
Full-room drywall in El Cajon
New construction, additions, and remodels. Hang 5/8 or 1/2-inch, tape and 3-coat mud, sand to a smooth or textured finish.
Texture matching in El Cajon
Orange peel, knockdown, skip-trowel, and hand-trowel textures. We can match the existing texture so a patch does not stand out.
How to start your El Cajon drywall
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Free in-home estimate
We come to your home, walk the space, and listen to what you want out of the drywall. No high-pressure sales, no surprise fees later.
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Honest, written quote
You get a clear line-item quote in plain English. Materials, labor, timeline. If something changes mid-project, you sign off before any extra cost.
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Design and material selection
We help you pick finishes that fit your budget and the existing home. We have trade pricing with local suppliers, which we pass through.
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Build with our in-house crew
The Carrasco family runs the job site every day. No revolving subcontractors. Clean work, daily progress, and someone you can talk to face-to-face.
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Final walkthrough and warranty
We do a punch-list walk with you before final payment. If anything isn't right, we fix it. Our workmanship is backed for a full year after completion.
How much does drywall repair cost in El Cajon?
Drywall repair in El Cajon runs $250 to $800 for a typical small-patch service call. Larger water damage repairs (multiple sheets, ceiling work, insulation) run $1,500 to $4,000. Whole-room drywall installs for additions or new construction run $4,000 to $8,000 depending on square footage.
Why El Cajon homeowners choose 5 IN 1 for drywall
Drywall in 6 El Cajon neighborhoods
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 remodeled 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.
El Cajon neighborhoods we serve
- • Bostonia
- • Fletcher Hills
- • Rancho San Diego
- • El Cajon Village
- • Granite Hills
- • Singing Hills
ZIP codes: 92019, 92020, 92021
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Drywall in El Cajon: frequently asked 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.
Other remodeling services in El Cajon
Kitchen Remodeling in El Cajon
Full kitchen remodels with cabinets, countertops, flooring, and layout changes. We handle the whole job in-house, from rough-in to final walkthrough.
Bathroom Remodeling in El Cajon
Walk-in showers, tubs, vanities, and tile. We handle plumbing, electrical, framing, and finish work in-house.
Flooring in El Cajon
Luxury vinyl plank, tile, hardwood, and laminate. Single rooms or whole-home installs.
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