Like a fish doesn’t think much about water, you probably don’t have many reasons to think about your walls, especially when your home is in good repair. But, now that summer is around the corner, it’s a good time to do a walk-around inspection of your home, and get started on any needed drywall repairs.

Below, Cincinnati’s leading home maintenance service, ABC Services, explains three signs that your drywall needs repairs or a replacement:

• Water Damage: One of the most common reasons for drywall repairs is water damage, usually resulting from ceiling or plumbing leaks. If you notice a damp smell accompanied by dark spots in your walls, you’ll need to respond to the leak first (you may need a gutter cleaning), followed by a drywall repair. For fast and convenient service, you can entrust both your leak repair and drywall repair needs to ABC Services.
• Large Drywall Holes: When you don’t have a proper door stopper, an accidental slam can result in a big hole in your drywall. Small holes (such as those resulting from mounted artwork) can be patched with putty, but big, door-knob shaped holes require that a large section of drywall be replaced and painted to match the rest of the wall.
• Toxic Drywall: This is relatively uncommon, but poorly manufactured drywall can cause health problems and lead to early corrosion in appliances. You could have toxic drywall if yours was installed between 2001 and 2009, you smell sulfur (similar to the smell of rotten eggs), or you suffer from respiratory issues or frequent headaches at home.

Are you dealing with damaged or rotting drywall? For drywall repair, and all other home repair needs, give ABC Services a call at (513) 801-4454. More information about their extensive interior and exterior handyman services is available on their website.