Drywall Repair Cost
Drywall Repair costs most homeowners between$297 and $472 per repair, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full drywall repair cost guide βNational β per repair
$297 β $472
Typical average: $385
Cost per repair. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$297 β $472
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall Repair Labor, Basic | $192β$306 | 65% |
| Drywall Repair Job Supplies | $15β$22 | 5% |
| Option: Paint Patched Surface | $90β$144 | 30% |
Drywall Repair cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $425β$676 | +43% |
| San Jose, CA | $397β$631 | +34% |
| San Francisco, CA | $397β$631 | +34% |
| Seattle, WA | $382β$608 | +29% |
| Chicago, IL | $368β$585 | +24% |
| Boston, MA | $368β$585 | +24% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $354β$563 | +19% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $340β$540 | +14% |
| San Diego, CA | $340β$540 | +14% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $340β$540 | +14% |
| Columbus, OH | $288β$458 | -3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $283β$449 | -5% |
| Denver, CO | $283β$449 | -5% |
| Atlanta, GA | $269β$427 | -10% |
| Houston, TX | $263β$418 | -11% |
| Dallas, TX | $263β$418 | -11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $260β$413 | -12% |
| Miami, FL | $260β$413 | -12% |
| San Antonio, TX | $257β$409 | -13% |
| Austin, TX | $254β$404 | -14% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does drywall repair cost?
Nationally, drywall repair typically costs $297β$472 per repair, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in drywall repair cost?
A typical job breaks down into drywall repair labor, basic, drywall repair job supplies, option: paint patched surface. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does drywall repair cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($425β$676) and lowest in Austin, TX ($254β$404), driven by local labor and disposal rates.