Cost guide · Updated 2026

How much does drywall repair cost?

Drywall repair costs $200 to $750 on average, with a national average of about $420. Patching a small hole costs $50 to $150, and ceiling repairs run $150 to $1,000 depending on the damage.

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Drywall Repair · 2026

Typical repair
$200–$750
Small hole or dent
$50–$150
Per hole
$50–$400
Crack repair
$100–$400

Typical, per repair

$200–$750

Sourced from published data

Typical price

$200–$750

per repair · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges

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

National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.

Drywall Repair prices, national averages
Job	Typical price
Typical repairHomeGuide	$200–$750
Small hole or dentHomeGuide	$50–$150
Per holeHomeGuide	$50–$400
Crack repairHomeGuide	$100–$400
Ceiling repairHomeGuide	$150–$400
Replace a damaged ceilingHomeGuide	$400–$1,000
LaborHomeGuide	$40–$100 per hour

What changes the price

Size and number of holes or cracks
Ceilings versus walls
Texture matching
Painting and water damage
Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.

How to pay less

Patch several spots in one visit, since many contractors have a minimum charge.
Paint the repair yourself if you're comfortable, and pay only for the drywall work.
Fix leaks first, so the new drywall doesn't get damaged again.
Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.