​Why You Want a Drywall Repair Specialist for Rental Properties

As a landlord, one of the problems you have to deal with after tenants move out of your rental property is drywall damage. Drywall is sturdy enough to partition a rental unit. But it is not strong enough to withstand the abuse tenants mete out, resulting in scuff marks and holes in its drywall.
 
When you have this problem, you need to decide how you want to fix it. Should you do it by yourself or get a drywall specialist to do it? Given that landlords need to be handy enough to fix some of the problems in a rental, DIY might look like a good option. But there are good reasons why you might want to consider hiring a drywall repair specialist for this job.
 
Before you decide to fix that damaged section of drywall in your rental, you should consider the pros and cons of the two options. Fixing drywall damage is never as easy as it first appears.  In your bid to save some money, there is a chance that you will make the damage worse and harder to fix. When should you hire a drywall specialist and when should you do it yourself?
 
To make the decision, first look at the extent of damage to the wall. There are several ways that drywall in a rental property can get damaged. Minor scratch marks will not need more than a coat of paint to fix them, but more extensive damage will require time and some level of know-how.
 
Here are the different ways the drywall in your rental property can get damaged.
 
Minor drywall damage 

• Nail holes: This common problem is easily solved by filling the hole and sanding it over before repainting the spot.
• Scuff marks: This type of drywall damage is also very common and almost unavoidable. Scuff marks may be removed with a clean sponge and a little fresh paint.

 
Major drywall damage
 

• Large holes: These may be holes in the drywall caused by door handles or the result of accidents. Fixing this kind of damage requires expertise.
• Water damage: Discolored areas on the drywall indicate a leak somewhere inside the wall. The entire drywall section may need to be replaced after the leak is dealt with.
• Cracks in the drywall: Cracks in drywall may start as minor damage, but over time those cracks eventually get wider and longer.
• Termite damage in drywall: These will show up as pinholes in the drywall. This problem requires the entire section of the affected drywall to be removed.

 
All major damage to your drywall requires the attention of a drywall specialist. Here is why:
 
Why you need a drywall specialist for your rental property
 

• To preserve the appeal of your rental

The first reason is because of how incredibly hard it is to match touch-up paint to the original paint on a wall. Even if the damage to the wall is fixed, the evidence of it remains in the patch of off-color paint on the repaired section. This can hurt your business by making the rental less attractive to new tenants.
 

• To keep the rental up-to-code

The short-term benefit of undertaking the repair by yourself does not justify the future problems you will face if the repair fails to meet the established standards. If the rental ever undergoes inspection, that badly patch-up job could become a problem. You can avoid issues with the authorities and new tenants if you get it right from the get-go.
 

• To get a comprehensive solution

Unlike when landlords do drywall repair, drywall specialists do more than damage repair. The drywall expert looks at the entire section of drywall and adjoining areas. They see issues that may be unconnected to the current problem and anticipate future issues with the drywall. Getting an expert to fix your drywall will prevent problems afterward.
 

• To save and make money

Using a drywall specialist for both minor and major drywall repairs will help you make more money and save money. You will save money because the drywall expert helps you avoid future problems that will take money out of your pocket. A drywall expert helps you make money by doing an outstanding job that will make your rental more appealing to tenants.
 

• To save your time

As a landlord who wants to grow their portfolio of rental properties, the one thing you want to avoid is doing the maintenance of your rentals by yourself. Having an expert who can be trusted to deliver good results on time frees you to dedicate your time to areas where you have more competence.
 

 
To conclude, the decision about whether to repair the drywall by yourself or hire a drywall specialist comes to money.
 
On the one hand, you can do the repairs by yourself to save some money in the short term but lose it in other ways. On the other hand, when you hire a drywall specialist to repair your drywall, you have to pay them for their work. This is a short-term loss, but it is a loss that will help you make more money in the future.
 
Hiring a drywall specialist is the better option for your real estate business's long-term success.