How Much Does Drywall Patch Repair Cost?

What affects the price

• Size of the damage: a nail hole, a doorknob hole and a section cut out after a leak are very different jobs.
• Walls vs. ceilings: ceiling repairs need backing overhead and take longer to finish invisibly.
• Texture: smooth walls, orange peel, knockdown and popcorn each take a different finishing process.
• Number of repairs: several patches in one visit cost less per repair than separate trips.
• Cause: water damage may need extra cut-out, drying checks and stain sealing.
• Access: high ceilings, stairwells and tight spaces can add setup time.

What’s included

• Floor and furniture protection
• Cutting out damaged material and installing backing
• Taping, mudding and sanding in multiple coats
• Texture matching
• Primer, leaving a paint-ready surface
• Clean-up

Touch-up paint of the repaired area is available. We don’t paint whole rooms.

How to save

• Batch your repairs: list every hole, crack and pop in the house so it’s done in one visit.
• Fix leaks first: we can only patch once the source is repaired and the area is dry.
• Send good photos: a clear photo with something for scale gets you an accurate quote with no site visit.

Why patching beats replacing

Most drywall damage doesn’t require replacing whole sheets or rooms. A properly backed, taped and textured patch is permanent and costs a fraction of replacement. See patch vs. replace.