Hole in wall repair in Sidmouth
Looking for professional hole in wall repair help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable painting services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-90 mins
Location
Sidmouth
Holes in walls filled smooth and sanded ready for painting. Small damage fixed properly so it's invisible once painted - like it was never there.
### Everyone Has Wall Damage to Fix
Door handles bouncing off walls, kids being kids, heavy picture frames, shelf brackets you've moved. **Wall holes happen.** The question is whether you patch them properly or leave them looking obviously filled.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Fix all your wall holes before decorating. Easier to paint one smooth wall than try to touch in lots of patched areas afterwards.
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### Why DIY Hole Repairs Look Terrible
You can see exactly where the repair is, there's a ridge around it, it shows through the paint, or the filler has cracked and sunk. Here's why:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Filler slightly proud, then sanded flush | Filler sunk below surface, visible dent | | Edges feathered smooth | Hard ridge around repair | | Multiple thin layers for deep holes | One thick dollop that cracks | | Sanded properly before painting | Rushed, lumpy, obvious |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Process**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Check damage, prep edges if needed | | **Fill** | Apply filler in layers if deep | | **Sand** | Smooth flush with wall surface |
**📦 You're Left With** - Smooth wall ready to paint - Invisible repair (once painted) - No mess left behind
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### Pricing Guide
| Damage Level | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |--------------|----------------|------------| | Small (picture hooks, minor dents) | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Medium (door handle holes, shelf holes) | 45-90 mins | **£60-£85** | | Large (multiple holes, deeper damage) | 1.5+ hrs | **£85+** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes filler and sanding. Multiple holes done together save time.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Moving house** - fix damage before moving out
✅ **Pre-decorating** - smooth walls before painting
✅ **Rental properties** - sort deposit-threatening damage
✅ **Post-work tidy-up** - fix holes after removing fixtures
Why Choose Us for Hole in wall repair in Sidmouth?
Filled smooth and flush with wall
Sanded ready for painting
Invisible repair when painted
Quick fix, same-day completion
What to Expect
### Step 1: Prep the Damage I'll clean out the hole, remove any loose plaster, and undercut the edges slightly so the filler has something to grip. ### Step 2: Fill Properly Deep holes get filled in layers - you can't fill a big hole in one go or it cracks. Each layer gets keyed for the next. Surface damage gets one smooth fill. ### Step 3: Sand Smooth Once fully dry, everything gets sanded flush with the wall and the edges feathered out. This is what makes it invisible - proper sanding.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Painting afterwards:** Use the same paint that's already on your wall if you can. If you can't match it, you'll probably need to paint the whole wall to hide the patch. Test in an inconspicuous spot first. **Multiple holes?** If you've got several holes to fix in different rooms, I can do them all in one visit. Saves on the callout cost vs booking me separately for each one. **Old house with solid walls?** Exeter's older properties have solid plaster on brick or lath-and-plaster. These need different fillers than modern plasterboard. I'll use the right stuff for your walls.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hole in wall repair in Sidmouth
What size holes can you fix?
Anything from small dents and picture hook holes up to fist-sized holes. Really big damage (kicked through plasterboard, major cracks) needs proper plastering rather than just filling. But most domestic damage - door handle holes, shelf holes, kids' accidents - I can sort in an hour or two.
Will the repair show through when I paint?
Not if it's done properly. I fill it flush, sand it smooth, and feather the edges so there's no ridge. Once painted, you won't be able to tell. The key is sanding it properly - most DIY repairs show because people skip this bit.
Do I need to paint it or do you do that too?
I fill and sand it ready for painting - you paint it to match your wall. Unless you want me to paint the whole wall or room, in which case we can do that too. For just touching in the repair, you're better off doing it yourself so you can match your exact wall colour.
How long before I can paint over the repair?
Depends on the filler and the depth. Surface repairs might be ready same day. Deeper holes need 24 hours for the filler to dry completely. I'll tell you when it's ready - painting too soon just causes problems.
Can you fix holes in old lath and plaster walls?
Yes, but it's a different technique than modern plasterboard. Lath and plaster holes need more careful filling because there's a void behind. Takes a bit longer but totally doable. Common in older Sidmouth houses - I deal with it all the time.
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