Ceiling Problems We Get Fixed Every Week

• Cracks — hairline, along tape seams, or spreading from corners. See ceiling crack repair.
• Holes — from plumbing, electrical work, fixtures or accidents. See how to fix a hole in the ceiling.
• Water stains and leaks — roof, A/C condensate line, bathroom above. See ceiling water damage repair.
• Sagging drywall — usually from water or loose fasteners. This one is urgent.
• Peeling or flaking popcorn — patches falling or loose texture. See popcorn ceiling water damage.
• Texture patches that don’t match — a bad past repair you can see from across the room.

Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Wait On

Call right away if you see a ceiling that’s sagging or bulging, a stain that’s still wet or growing, cracks with a lip (one side lower than the other), or water dripping from a light fixture. These can mean the drywall is soaked or a framing problem — and a wet ceiling can come down. If the ceiling is wet, shut off water to the area and keep people out of the room. Read what to do if your ceiling is leaking or collapsing.

Why Older Las Vegas Ceilings Need a Test First

A lot of valley homes built before the mid-1980s have popcorn or textured ceilings that may contain asbestos — and joint compound from that era can too. Cutting out a damaged section, sanding a patch or drilling for a new fixture can release fibers. A quick lab test before the repair keeps your family safe and tells the pro how to do the job.

How Ceiling Repair Works

1. Find the cause. No point patching a stain if the leak is still there. The pro checks for moisture and the source.
2. Test if needed. Older textured ceilings get sampled before any cutting or sanding.
3. Repair the drywall. Cut out damaged board, add backing, install new drywall, tape and mud.
4. Match the texture. Smooth, knockdown, orange peel or popcorn patch — blended so it disappears.
5. Prime and paint. Stain-blocking primer on water marks so they don’t bleed back through.

Who Fixes Ceilings — and How We Pick Them

Ceiling repair is drywall work, and in Nevada contractors doing this work should hold a Nevada State Contractors Board license. We check license and insurance, look at past work, and compare pricing across our partners. You get one estimate from a pro we’d send to our own house.

Serving Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, Boulder City and Pahrump. See all service areas.

Ceiling Repair Questions

How much does ceiling repair cost?

Small patches and cracks are usually much less than a full room. Water damage, sagging drywall and texture matching over a large area cost more. Get a free written estimate for your exact job.

Can you match my popcorn ceiling?

A pro can patch popcorn with spray texture so it blends. If your ceiling is from before the mid-1980s, it should be tested before the damaged area is cut out.

Should I call my insurance first?

If the damage came from a sudden leak, take photos and call your insurer. Ask the pro for a written estimate you can send them. Read does insurance cover popcorn ceiling removal.

Is a ceiling crack a structural problem?

Most hairline cracks along seams are cosmetic. Wide cracks, cracks with one side lower, or cracks that keep growing should be looked at by a pro, and sometimes a structural engineer.