Drywall patch specialists · Southeastern Michigan
Settling & Stress Crack Repair
Diagonal cracks from door and window corners, ceiling cracks and cracks along seams. We repair them so they don’t just reopen next season.
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- Licensed & insured
- Same-day & next-day scheduling
- Free photo estimates
As a house settles and goes through Michigan’s freeze–thaw and humidity cycles, stress concentrates at the weakest points in the drywall: the corners of doors and windows, long ceiling spans and taped seams. That’s where cracks appear.
Filling a crack with caulk or spackle only hides it until the next season. We open the crack, reinforce it with tape or mesh bedded in setting compound, and feather it out wide so the repair can flex without showing. Then we match the texture so it disappears.
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 settling and stress cracks repair
- Diagonal cracks running from door or window corners
- Straight cracks along a ceiling or wall seam
- Cracks where the wall meets the ceiling
- Hairline cracks that grow every winter
- Cracks that came back after a DIY fix
Common causes
- Normal settling of the house
- Seasonal humidity and temperature swings
- Framing shrinkage in newer homes
- Heavy doors slamming
- Joints that weren’t taped or reinforced properly
How we fix settling and stress cracks
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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 crack is a joint that needs reinforcement, not just filler. Taping and properly feathering it is what keeps it closed.
Have damage that needs patching?
Text a photo for a free quote, usually within the hour.
Settling & Stress Crack Repair near you
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a crack above my door a foundation problem?
Usually not. Hairline diagonal cracks at door and window corners are typical settling. Very wide cracks, doors that stick badly or cracks that keep widening fast are worth having a structural pro look at, and we’ll tell you if we see signs of that.
Why does my crack keep coming back?
Because it was filled instead of reinforced. We tape or mesh the crack in setting compound and feather it wide so it can handle movement.
Can you fix ceiling cracks?
Yes. Ceiling cracks, including along textured and popcorn ceilings, are one of our most common repairs.
How long does a crack repair take?
Most crack repairs are done in a single visit, with the area left primed and paint-ready.
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