Round Bumps in a Line
Likely cause: Fixings pushed out along a stud.
What we do: Fixings reset and new screws added.
Al Salam Tower, Office 15B, Al Barsha, DubaiEvery day, 8am to 10pm
Visits from AED 150*
Small round bumps or cracked circles in a row across a wall or ceiling are popped fixings. As studs and board move, screws and nails push through the filler. We reset them, add new fixings beside them, then fill, sand and paint so they stay hidden.
Diagnose
Likely cause: Fixings pushed out along a stud.
What we do: Fixings reset and new screws added.
Likely cause: Filler over a fixing breaking away.
What we do: Loose filler removed, refilled and sanded.
Likely cause: Board moving on the ceiling grid.
What we do: Board refixed to the grid and finished.
Likely cause: Vibration from slamming doors.
What we do: Fixings secured and a door closer suggested.
Flat Again
Nail pops keep coming back unless the board is refixed.
We reset fixings, add new screws, fill, sand and paint.
Process
We check the whole wall with side light, not just the obvious ones.
The old fixing is set below the surface and a new screw added beside it.
Each spot is filled in two thin coats and sanded flat.
The wall is painted to a break so the repairs vanish.
Pops appear when the frame behind the board shrinks, twists or vibrates, or when nails were used instead of drywall screws. Temperature swings from AC make it more common in Dubai.
Simply filling over a pop does not work, because the fixing keeps moving. Adding a new screw beside it pulls the board tight so the repair stays flat.
For cracks, see crack repairs. For ceilings, see drywall ceiling repair, and for slamming doors, door closers and hardware.
Pricing Guide
Nail pops are priced per visit.
| Job | Starting Price* | What Affects the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Pop Visit | From AED 150* | One wall. |
| Extra Wall | From AED 80* | Same visit. |
| Ceiling Pops | From AED 200* | Per room. |
| Whole Room Repaint | From AED 450* | Best finish. |
*Prices shown are starting guides only. They vary and can change depending on your requirements, the size of the job, the surface, the materials and access to your building. You agree the final price before any work begins.
Tools and Materials
Hold board tight to studs. No more popping. Secure.
Covers fixing heads. Sands flat. Invisible.
Seals filled spots. Even sheen. No flashing.
Finds every pop. Complete repair. Nothing missed.
Based in Al Barsha since 2014, we work across every Dubai community with trade-specialist technicians and a workmanship guarantee on every job.
Board refixed, not just filled. Pops stay gone. Lasting.
Side-light inspection. Complete job. No return visit.
Painted to a break. Smooth walls. Professional.
Whole wall in one visit. Efficient. Fair price.
Nail and screw pop repairs start from AED 150 per visit for a wall of pops, including painting the repairs. Prices vary and can change depending on your exact requirements, the materials and access to the property, so the final price is confirmed after we see photos or visit.
Most cracks appear at board joints, around door frames and at corners, caused by building movement, temperature swings from AC, and joints that were not taped properly. Re-taping the joint stops most cracks returning.
We feather the repair beyond the damaged area, sand it smooth and prime it, then paint to the nearest corner or joint using your colour code or a matched sample, so it blends into the wall.
Small hole and crack repairs start from AED 150 per visit, including painting the repair. Water-damaged sections start from AED 300, and new partitions from about AED 85 per square metre. Prices vary and can change depending on your exact requirements, the materials and access to the property, so the final price is confirmed after we see photos or visit.
We repair nail pops across Dubai.
Based at Al Salam Tower, Office 15B, Al Barsha First
Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan
Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, Tecom, The Greens
Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Emirates Hills, The Springs, The Meadows, Damac Hills, Motor City, Sports City, JVC, JVT, Town Square
Deira, Bur Dubai, Mirdif, Al Warqa, Silicon Oasis, Al Qusais
Send a photo and we will confirm and quote.