Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service patches drywall holes in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 1978 is the cutoff: about three-quarters of U.S. homes built before then still have lead-based paint. (EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program)
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | from $205 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | from $225 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | from $225 |
Drywall patch in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Cut the damage to a square opening, screw wood backing inside the edges, and fasten a matching piece of drywall to it. Tape the seams, apply several thin coats of joint compound, then sand, prime and texture to blend.
Sanding painted walls in a pre-1978 home can spread lead dust, so test before sanding. EPA says about three-quarters of U.S. homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, and its RRP Rule requires paid work disturbing that paint to be done by certified renovators.
Spackle works for nail holes and small dents, but anything larger than a few inches needs a backed patch. Filler alone over a large hole will crack or sag because nothing supports it.
If a hole exposes wiring, a wet wall cavity, or a pipe, do not patch over it. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can assess it, patch the drywall, and point you to the licensed trade for anything inside.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
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