When Should I Be Worried About Drywall Nail Pops?

If you’ve noticed a single drywall nail pop, then you might not think too much of it, especially if it isn’t very visible. Once you start noticing more, however, you might wonder if it’s something you should worry about. The truth is, it doesn’t matter if it’s a single nail pop or multiple; at the first sign of one, you should take action. 

When to Worry 

A sudden nail pop on your drywall is something you should always worry about because of what it implies. While it is true that drywall nail pops can appear thanks to poor materials or installation, you never really want to take a chance with your home’s structural integrity. 

Because there’s always the possibility that your foundation could be settling, you don’t want to wait on getting that inspection to make sure that your foundation is stable. Doing so can cost you thousands in repairs. Dry Pro offers free inspections, so you won’t be losing anything by doing so. 

Why You Shouldn’t Wait 

Even if there are only a handful of nail pops, there’s still a chance for things to get worse quickly. Charlotte’s soil erodes rapidly due to the amount of clay the subsoil contains. The erosion is especially bad during the summer when rainfall is constant and the exposure to moisture is high. 

Given how quickly soil erodes and how much a foundation can settle, the handful of nail pops on your drywall can turn into an excessive number of holes. While it is true that the holes can be patched up, you don’t want to wait for it to get that far, especially because it’ll cost you more time and money the more holes you need to cover up.