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Drywall repair: compare local pros.
Compare local drywall contractors by rating, years in business and availability. Most patch holes and cracks, repair ceilings and water damage, hang new drywall and match textures.
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Typical prices
Drywall Repair · national averages
Typical repair
$200–$750
Small hole or dent
$50–$150
Per hole
$50–$400
Crack repair
$100–$400
Typical, per repair
$200–$750
What they do
What drywall contractors handle
- Hole & crack repair
- New drywall
- Taping & finishing
- Texture matching
- Ceiling repair
- Water damage repair
What it costs
$200–$750
per repair, national average · source: HomeGuide
- Typical repair$200–$750
- Small hole or dent$50–$150
- Per hole$50–$400
- Crack repair$100–$400
- Ceiling repair$150–$400
- Replace a damaged ceiling$400–$1,000
Pricing
What changes the price
- 1Size and number of holes or cracks
- 2Ceilings versus walls
- 3Texture matching
- 4Painting and water damage
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How it works
Hire drywall contractors in three steps
- 01
Describe the job
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Before you hire
How to choose drywall contractors
- 1
Ask about texture matching
A patch that doesn't match the wall's texture stands out after paint. Ask how they'll match it.
- 2
Ask whether paint is included
Many drywall quotes stop at primed. Ask if they'll paint, and whether the whole wall needs it to blend.
- 3
Fix the cause first
If the damage came from a leak, have the leak fixed and the area dry before the drywall goes back up.
- 4
Bundle the patches
Many contractors have a minimum charge. Patching several spots in one visit costs less per patch.
FAQ
Questions about drywall contractors
Will the patch be visible?
A good finisher blends it so it disappears after paint. Matching texture is the hard part.
How long does drywall repair take?
Small patches often take two visits, because compound needs to dry between coats.
Handyman or drywall contractor?
A handyman is fine for small holes and cracks. Bigger repairs, ceilings and water damage suit a drywall specialist.
Is a ceiling crack serious?
Most are cosmetic. A sagging ceiling or a crack with water stains needs a closer look.
Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?
No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.
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