diff --git a/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm b/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
index 55c13be8bff..ae52c41ae6e 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
@@ -180,6 +180,7 @@
 			if(WT.use_tool(src, user, max(5, abs(health - maxhealth) / 5), volume = 50) && WT && WT.isOn())
 				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You finish repairing the damage to [src]."))
 				add_health(maxhealth - health)
+				update_icon()
 				clear_bulletholes()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need more welding fuel to complete this task."))
diff --git a/html/changelogs/kano-dot-good-as-new-walls.yml b/html/changelogs/kano-dot-good-as-new-walls.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..0a2d3aafd57
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/kano-dot-good-as-new-walls.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Kano
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed walls not updating damage overlay status when fixed."