FAQ: What Causes Drywall Damage in Homes?

At Total Home Water Restoration, we’ve seen just about every kind of drywall damage you can imagine in homes across Grove City, Columbus, and the surrounding areas. If you’re staring at a crack, hole, or stain and wondering how it got there—or what to do next—this post is for you.

What Causes Drywall Damage in Homes?

The short answer:
Most drywall damage comes from water leaks, impact, or your home settling over time.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common issues we fix:

• Water damage
  Burst pipes, roof leaks, and plumbing failures are big culprits. Drywall soaks it up like a sponge. Over time, this leads to:

  • Sagging or buckling

  • Brown water stains

  • Crumbling or soft spots

  • Mold growth behind walls (which we also handle)

• Foundation settling or seasonal shifts
  Cracks—especially around door frames or windows—can show up when your home naturally shifts. Central Ohio’s freeze-thaw cycles don’t help.

• Accidental impacts
  We see a lot of this:

  • Kids roughhousing

  • Furniture banging into walls

  • Door handles punching holes

  • TV mounts pulled out wrong

• Poor original installation or repairs
  If a wall was patched up with the wrong material or technique, it doesn’t take much to fail again. We fix those botched jobs too.

Why Fast Repair Matters

Even small cracks or dents can grow worse if ignored. And if there’s water involved, waiting only makes the repair more expensive.

Here’s why it’s smart to call a professional:

• We know how to trace the real source of the damage (especially with water or mold).

• We match textures and paint so your repair blends in, not stands out.

• We check for structural or moisture issues before patching.

Our Process

Every job starts with a real inspection—not a guess. Here’s what we typically do:

1. Identify the root cause (leak, settling, or impact)

2. Remove all damaged drywall

3. Treat any moisture or mold

4. Repair or replace the drywall

5. Texture and paint to match

No shortcuts. Just clean, lasting work.

Service Area

We proudly serve:

• Grove City

• Hilliard

• Galloway

• Westerville

• Dublin

• Worthington

• New Albany

• Upper Arlington

• Reynoldsburg

• Pickerington

• Greater Columbus

If your ceiling is sagging or your wall’s been punched in, we’re just down the road.

Need It Fixed?

Call Tyler Zimmerman at Total Home Water Restoration:
📞 380-246-1837
📍 4141 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

From disaster to done right. We fix it like it’s our own home.