Water Damage Drywall Repair in the St. Louis Metro

A roof leak, burst pipe, ice dam, or overflowing tub leaves drywall stained, soft, and sometimes hiding mold. Nations Drywall has repaired water-damaged drywall and ceilings across the St. Louis metro since 2007 — 4.9-star rated on Google, BBB A+ accredited, with a one-year warranty. We make it look like the leak never happened.

Signs your drywall has water damage

• Brown or yellow staining rings on a ceiling or wall
• Drywall that feels soft, spongy, or bubbling
• Sagging ceilings or a visible bulge
• Peeling paint, blistering, or a musty smell (possible mold behind the board)
• Tape seams cracking or lifting after a leak

How we repair water-damaged drywall

1. Confirm the source is fixed. We won’t repair over an active leak — if it isn’t fixed, we’ll tell you.
2. Assess & dry. Moisture-meter the area, remove saturated material, let the cavity dry.
3. Cut out damaged board back to sound material; check framing and insulation for mold.
4. Replace, tape, three coats of mud, sand.
5. Texture match — sand swirl, popcorn, knockdown, orange peel, or level-5 smooth.
6. Prime & paint-ready, full clean-up.

Does insurance cover it?

Often yes — sudden, accidental water damage (burst pipe, ice dam, appliance failure) is commonly covered by homeowner’s insurance. We provide an itemized estimate suitable for your adjuster and a full invoice for reimbursement. Gradual leaks and flooding are usually excluded — check your policy.

Common questions

Will the stain bleed back through new paint?

Not when it’s primed with a stain-blocking primer first — which is exactly what we do.

Do I need mold remediation?

If the area was wet more than ~48 hours, possibly. We’ll show you what we find and refer a remediation pro if it’s beyond a drywall fix.

How long does it take?

A single ceiling stain is often a one-day repair (plus dry time); a full water-damaged room is usually two to three days.