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How much does a drywall repair cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A drywall repair costs $296 to $930 in the US, with a typical job around $613. Basis: per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs

Low
$296
Typical
$613
High
$930

Drywall repair cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Drywall repair cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a drywall repair

  1. Type of repair

    Cracks, holes, water damage and ceilings are priced differently.

  2. Size of the damage

    From a small hole to a whole wall.

  3. Hidden problems

    Leaks or moisture behind the wall must be fixed first.

  4. Labor

    Labor is about 70% of the cost.

  5. Paint and texture matching

    Matching texture and repainting add time.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Small drywall patches don’t need a permit; replacing large sections, or work tied to plumbing or electrical, may.

What’s usually included

  • Patch or new drywall
  • Tape, mud and sanding
  • Texture matching (painting may be extra)

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Drywall repair cost: questions

How much does a drywall repair cost?

A drywall repair costs $296 to $930 in the US, with a typical job around $613. Basis: per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a drywall repair?

Type of repair: cracks, holes, water damage and ceilings are priced differently. Size of the damage: from a small hole to a whole wall. Hidden problems: leaks or moisture behind the wall must be fixed first. Labor: labor is about 70% of the cost.

Do I need a permit for a drywall repair?

Small drywall patches don’t need a permit; replacing large sections, or work tied to plumbing or electrical, may.

What is usually included in the price?

Patch or new drywall; Tape, mud and sanding; Texture matching (painting may be extra). Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Drywall repair cost”, updated June 17, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Drywall repair cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $296 to $930. Editorial policy

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