Repairing cracks and holes in walls with painting in Warsaw
Cracks in the walls, holes from wall plugs and shelves, dents and chips — you can’t just paint over them: under fresh paint they show through again. Local wall repair with painting in Warsaw means filling the damage properly (opening up, taping, filling, sanding) and painting so the repaired spot doesn’t stand out. Cosmetic shrinkage cracks we fill; if a crack is growing or runs along a load-bearing wall, that’s a structural question and we’ll warn you honestly. We work across all of Warsaw.
How much crack and hole repair with painting costs and what drives the price
The price depends on the number and depth of the damage and whether we paint the whole wall or only the repaired area. Small plug holes are filled quickly; long cracks need opening and taping with mesh, which takes longer. A locally painted patch is often visible, so sometimes it pays to repaint the whole wall. Paint and materials are billed separately, small fixings are part of the labour. Rates are in the table below.
| Service | min | max |
|---|---|---|
| Filling holes and damages | 20 zł/m² | 35 zł/m² |
| Wall leveling after tile removal | 45 zł/m² | 70 zł/m² |
| Priming before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
| Gypsum putty application | 55 zł/m² | 90 zł/m² |
| Painting walls / ceilings in one color (2 coats) | 30 zł/m² | 45 zł/m² |
| Cleaning and washing walls before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
If a crack is growing over time, show us a photo; it may be worth dealing with the cause first, not just painting over it.
How repair with painting goes — step by step
- Inspection: we look at the nature of the damage — shrinkage cracks, holes, chips, and whether there are signs of wall movement.
- Opening up cracks: we widen them so filler holds rather than falls out.
- Taping long cracks with mesh so they don’t reopen.
- Filling holes, chips and cracks, sanding flush.
- Priming the repaired spots and painting: the area or the whole wall in two coats.
- Checking under side light and cleaning up.
Common crack-repair mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Painting over a crack. Without opening and taping it shows through again within weeks.
- Filling a hole without primer. Fresh filler without primer leaves a patch under the paint.
- Painting only the patch. A local spot often stands out; sometimes it’s better to repaint the wall.
- Ignoring a growing crack. If it’s widening — the cause first, cosmetics after.
- One coat on the repaired spot. The fill pulls paint differently — primer and two coats are needed.
- A thin layer of filler on a deep hole. Deep damage is filled in several passes.
What to prepare before the pro arrives
- Mark all the cracks, holes and chips to be filled.
- Take down shelves and brackets if they left holes.
- Say whether any crack is widening over time.
- Decide: paint the area or the whole wall.
- Pick a colour if painting the whole wall.
- Provide access to water and electricity.
- Clear access to the damaged spots.
- Confirm the lift and parking.
A case from practice in Warsaw
In Mokotów, after rearranging furniture-protection-film-in-warsaw/">furniture, a wall was left with a dozen holes from brackets and shelves plus a couple of shrinkage cracks by the doorway. The owners filled some with filler and painted over — the patches stood out and the cracks showed through. We opened and taped the cracks with mesh, carefully filled the holes in several passes, sanded, primed and repainted the whole wall in two coats. The repair became invisible. The takeaway: a local repair holds only if the crack is opened and taped, not just filled; and it’s often more even to repaint the whole wall than to leave visible patches.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a crack show through after painting?
It was filled but not opened and taped. A crack needs opening, taping with mesh and filling.
Will you fill holes from plugs and shelves?
Yes, we fill, sand and paint over them — no marks left.
Paint the whole wall or just the patch?
Often the whole wall is better: a local spot frequently stands out in tone and texture.
What if the crack is growing?
It could be structural movement — best to understand the cause first. Cosmetics here are temporary.
Will you fix dents and chips?
Yes, we fill in several passes and level before painting.
How fast do you do repair with painting?
Depends on scope: a couple of holes — quick; long cracks and a whole wall — longer.
Do you buy the paint?
Whatever is easier. We work with yours or advise. Materials are separate.
Will the spot stay visible?
With proper filling and painting — no; that’s why we often paint the whole wall.
Will you clean up after yourselves?
Yes, we remove film and tape and take away the waste.
Do you cover my district?
We work across all of Warsaw — Mokotów, Wola, Praga and others. Leave a request.
Who does the work and how
The work is done by pros from the handyman service. We fill damage properly: opening up, taping, filling in several passes, priming and painting — so the spot doesn’t stand out. If a crack is growing we’ll say honestly it may be structural. We agree the scope and price at the inspection. Leave a request and we’ll assess the damage and advise whether to paint the area or the wall.