How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Drywall Repair Include?
Drywall repair fixes holes, cracks, water damage, and dents in walls and ceilings. Small repairs are quick, while large areas of damage may require replacing full sheets.
The national average cost for drywall repair is $350 per repair. Most homeowners pay between $150 and $600, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Size
Small hole (fist-size): $100-$200. Large hole: $200-$400. Full sheet replacement: $300-$600. Water damage repair: $400-$1,000
Extras
Texture matching: $50-$150. Painting: $100-$300 additional
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Size of damaged area
- ✓Number of repairs
- ✓Cause of damage
- ✓Ceiling vs wall
- ✓Texture matching
- ✓Painting included
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Small holes (under 6 inches) are easy DIY projects with a $10-$20 patch kit
- 2.Handymen charge less than drywall specialists for simple repairs
- 3.Bundle multiple repairs into one visit
- 4.Texture matching is the hardest part — test in a closet first if doing DIY
📈 Drywall Repair Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.4% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $298 | — |
| 2021 | $310 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $330 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $339 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $350 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Drywall Repair Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $123 | $287 | $492 |
| Alaska | $192 | $448 | $768 |
| Arizona | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Arkansas | $120 | $280 | $480 |
| California | $203 | $473 | $810 |
| Colorado | $162 | $378 | $648 |
| Connecticut | $183 | $427 | $732 |
| Delaware | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Florida | $147 | $343 | $588 |
| Georgia | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Hawaii | $213 | $497 | $852 |
| Idaho | $138 | $322 | $552 |
| Illinois | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Indiana | $132 | $308 | $528 |
| Iowa | $129 | $301 | $516 |
| Kansas | $128 | $298 | $510 |
| Kentucky | $126 | $294 | $504 |
| Louisiana | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| Maine | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Maryland | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| Massachusetts | $195 | $455 | $780 |
| Michigan | $138 | $322 | $552 |
| Minnesota | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Mississippi | $117 | $273 | $468 |
| Missouri | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| Montana | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Nebraska | $132 | $308 | $528 |
| Nevada | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| New Hampshire | $168 | $392 | $672 |
| New Jersey | $188 | $438 | $750 |
| New Mexico | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| New York | $198 | $462 | $792 |
| North Carolina | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Ohio | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Oklahoma | $125 | $291 | $498 |
| Oregon | $165 | $385 | $660 |
| Pennsylvania | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Rhode Island | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| South Carolina | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| South Dakota | $128 | $298 | $510 |
| Tennessee | $129 | $301 | $516 |
| Texas | $140 | $326 | $558 |
| Utah | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Vermont | $162 | $378 | $648 |
| Virginia | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Washington | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| West Virginia | $120 | $280 | $480 |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $329 | $564 |
| Wyoming | $138 | $322 | $552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I repair drywall myself?
Yes for small holes. Patch kits from hardware stores make it straightforward. For large repairs or ceiling work, professional results are worth the cost.
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