Drywall patch specialists · Southeastern Michigan
Nail Pop & Screw Pop Repair
Those small round bumps and cracked circles across your walls and ceilings are popped fasteners. We reset them properly so they stay down.
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Nail and screw pops happen when framing lumber shrinks, settles or flexes and pushes a fastener (or the mud over it) out from the drywall face. They show up as small raised bumps, cracked circles or flaking spots, usually in rows along a stud or joist.
Covering a pop with more mud doesn’t last. We drive a new screw beside each popped fastener to pull the board tight, set or remove the old one, then fill, sand and texture each spot so it disappears when painted. One visit can take care of a whole house worth of pops.
The Patch Guyz are drywall repair specialists. We patch and restore existing walls and ceilings. We don’t do new-construction drywall or whole-room remodels.
Signs you need nail and screw pops repair
- Small round bumps in a line along studs
- Cracked or flaking circles on the ceiling
- Spots that reappear after you’ve touched them up
- Drywall that moves when pressed near a fastener
- Pops concentrated in new homes or after a dry winter
Common causes
- Lumber shrinking as a new house dries out
- Seasonal humidity swings in Michigan homes
- Nails used instead of screws
- Fasteners that missed the stud
- Settling and vibration from doors and foot traffic
How we fix nail and screw pops
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Send a photo or call
Text a picture of the damage to 248-759-9919, use the estimate form, or call 1-877-728-2448. Most estimates come back within the hour.
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Get a clear price
You get an upfront, by-the-job price before we start. No hourly meter and no surprise add-ons.
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We patch it
We protect the floor, cut back damaged material, set backing where needed, then tape, mud and sand in thin coats.
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Texture matched, paint-ready
We blend the surface or match your existing texture and leave a clean, primed, paint-ready patch. Touch-up paint of the repaired area is available.
A pop is a fastener that’s lost its grip. Re-securing the board is what stops it coming back, and our finishing makes each spot invisible.
Have damage that needs patching?
Text a photo for a free quote, usually within the hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are nail pops a structural problem?
Almost never. They’re a normal result of wood framing moving. They’re cosmetic, but they keep getting worse until they’re re-secured.
Why do my nail pops keep coming back?
Because the fastener was only covered, not fixed. We add a new screw to pull the drywall tight to the framing before refinishing.
Can you do every pop in the house in one visit?
Yes. Pops are a great fit for a single visit. We work room by room and leave each spot primed and paint-ready.
Do you match ceiling texture over pops?
Yes. We match smooth, knockdown, orange peel and other common textures so the repairs blend in.
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