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Top-Rated Drywall pros in Newport - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Speedy Patch Drywall Repair (Cincinnati)
Speedy Patch Drywall Repair (Cincinnati)
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Speedy Drywall Repair did a great job repairing a large hole in our drywall ceiling. He was concerned to make sure he could match the pattern in the ceiling and did a great job with that too.Did good clean up post job."
Response time6 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MXP Construction, LLC
4.8(
55
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"MXP Construction, Matt Price, did an excellent job, in a very timely manner, on the drywall/ceiling work at my residence. Each and every time he came to do job he called ahead to make sure that myself or my wife would be home, and always was here promptly after. Work was done in excellent expeditious manner with quality being upmost concern, very pleased and would not hesitate to use his services again!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Patch King
4.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job! Advised us we needed to do additional work to stop water intrusion, or their work would not last. They came back to finish and everything looks great. Efficient. Friendly. Appreciated their honesty in advising us to make repairs before they did their work!"
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LTB Construction and Remodeling Service, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I already gave a review after they finished my porch a bad man cave .. just amazing ! Always on time, always professional and got the job done as they promised . The reason I am writing another review is that I hired another company to finish patio. .my biggest mistake. LTB is always busy but I should wait for them. I would never give any project to anyone just to LTB construction and Yuri company. Not just they beat anyone price the most important is the work they do. And they are very proud of it. Perfect! No need for multiple estimate s. Just hire them . I am already hiring them for another project. Thank you LTB construction and remodeling . Best of the best !!!!!!"
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+68

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Smithe Home Services
5.0(
21
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had an a++ experience with this contractor. Extremely communicative and friendly. Everything was done within the timeframe and all of the work was expert level- literally no issues whatsoever! The drywall job was complicated because of deterioration of the framing-,everything was repaired properly, and the painting was truly perfection! Definitely recommend!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, no, you won’t need a permit to replace drywall. If you’re changing the floorplan of your home by adding or removing walls during the drywall project, then you might need a permit, but replacement or repairs usually doesn’t require a permit. Your drywall professional should be able to confirm whether or not a permit is required for your project. If it is, it’s likely to add between $50 and $150 to your total cost. Keep in mind that you will need permits if you plan to install new electrical wiring or plumbing lines behind your new drywall.

You’ll get better results if you soundproof the whole wall. A hole through which light can pass can also let sound waves in. Acoustical or silicone sealant applied to holes and cracks can block enough sound to make a difference. However, the more layers absorb vibrations and slow or stop sound waves, the less noise you’ll have. 

The person’s skill will affect how many drywall sheets they can hang in one day. Some people can hang 10 or more sheets in a day, while others may only hang six or seven sheets. It also depends on the framing complexity since custom cutting and fitting the drywall can prolong the process.

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

The best tool for cutting a hole in drywall is a drywall saw. Its serrated blade and ergonomic design make it efficient for both straight cuts and more intricate shapes, ensuring clean and precise results in various drywall cutting applications.

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