Emerging Franchise Repairs Everyday Holes, Cracks, Water Damage and Wear and Tear on Drywall
The most successful emerging brands today are those able to target an unmet need and then provide an exceptional solution. Such is the case with Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair, which focuses exclusively on repairing the everyday holes, cracks, water damage and wear and tear on drywall that homeowners and businesses constantly face, but often don’t know who to call to fix. It may not be the sexiest business, but drywall repair is a growing industry that remains largely underserved. The global drywall repair services market was valued at $5.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $10.22 billion by 2033, according to The Brainy Insights. For a specialized brand, that leaves plenty of room to grow.
Bill DeMent recognized that and built a specialized brand to fill the holes in the market. Since it began franchising in 2021, Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair has awarded 18 locations with 48 territories sold, including 40 new territories added within the last year. “This rapid growth reflects both the strength of the franchise system and the growing national demand for specialized drywall repair services,” says James Groves, president of Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair.
Years in the Making
DeMent was running a successful painting and drywall business in Orlando, Fla., in 2010 when he began building the model for what would become Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair. Then he spent a dozen years refining the concept. Groves, a former executive in entertainment, joined the company in 2013, creating scalable systems that could support long-term growth.
Two milestones confirmed they were onto something. The first was consistent and organic five-star reviews for their work. Second, the business doubled in size each of the first four years, a clear signal of both demand and scalability.
By 2017, Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair was performing nearly 2,000 repairs annually, proving that drywall repair could be a focused and highly profitable niche. And with 97% of the homes in the U.S. built with drywall, a soft material that is easily damaged, it’s also a repeatable business. Data Insights Market projects that the industry, valued at just over $8 billion in 2026, will grow at a rate of 15% a year through 2030.
Why Franchise?
“Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair is a low-investment opportunity with a high probability of quick profitability,” Groves says. The total investment ranges from $82,500-$130,000 with multi-territories available. Franchisees can operate a home-based business with small crews, minimal equipment and no need for a storefront or large warehouse. The lean model affords owners an easy way to scale.
The focus is on high-margin repair work, not full installations or large construction projects. Drywall or construction experience is not required, but owners do need the discipline to follow a proven system and the desire to build something meaningful. Franchisees benefit from centralized marketing, a proven CRM system, documented processes and comprehensive training that covers operations, sales and customer service.
“Our goal is to make the business easy to understand, easy to duplicate and capable of getting franchisees profitable quickly,” he says.
No Cracks in Sight
The focus now is on sustainable expansion. With the proven expertise of FranGrowth franchise development company behind it, Hole in the Wall projects to award 15 to 20 new franchise locations this year, including in major markets such as Nashville, Boston and Philadelphia.
“We are excited about working with Bill and James and their team as they thrive and grow,” says FranGrowth founder and President Dan Glaser. “They’ve created a simple franchise platform built on excellence and consistency and we can’t wait to see how far they can take it.”
About FranGrowth
Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair is part of FranGrowth’s portfolio of emerging franchise brands, which also includes Go Painting, SET THE STAGE, HomeSmiles, Square Cow Moovers, Hudson Valley Swim, Mr. Duct Cleaner, Floor Crafters, More Space Place and Closet & Storage Concepts. FranGrowth is a franchise development and investment firm that partners with brands built for long-term growth, strong franchisee support and scalable expansion.
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