Homeowner checklist

Drywall repairs: small patches, sound walls and rental permissions

Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.

• Identify whether wall damage is cosmetic, wet or recurring.
• Obtain rental or building permission before repairs.
• Have potential older-material hazards assessed before disturbance.
• Confirm the repair preserves the wall’s required assembly and function.
• Keep the agreed repair scope and completion photos.

Notes & questions to follow up