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How Much Does It Cost To Repair Ceiling Drywall?

Typical range: $182-$220

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For your project in zip code 98102 with these options, the cost to repair ceiling drywall starts at $182.16-$219.61 per patch. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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What you can expect
Range per patch:$182.16$219.61
Range for this type of project:$182$220
Estimate: $201
Basic Labor for Ceiling Drywall Repair
3
hours
$166$202
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Labor costs for thorough repair under standard conditions. This will start with a full assessment of the issue. Your team will cut out damaged areas up to 16" x 16", apply a sheetrock patch, and tape and mud the joint. Finally, they will lightly sand and re-mud the joint, then sand again to prepare the repaired area for primer or other finish.
Job Supplies for Ceiling Drywall Repair
1
patch
$16$18
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Standard supplies and materials used in the repair process, such as fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Optional Services
Paint Patched Surfaces Labor (Optional)
1
hour
$37$90
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Cost to smooth, prime, and paint a patch area totaling up to 4 SF. Surface will be leveled and fully prepared, and spot-primed as needed. Two coats of paint that are perfectly matched for color and sheen will be blended along the outer perimeter of the patch.
Standard services
Basic Labor for Ceiling Drywall Repair
$166 -$202
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3
hours
Labor costs for thorough repair under standard conditions. This will start with a full assessment of the issue. Your team will cut out damaged areas up to 16" x 16", apply a sheetrock patch, and tape and mud the joint. Finally, they will lightly sand and re-mud the joint, then sand again to prepare the repaired area for primer or other finish.
Job Supplies for Ceiling Drywall Repair
$16 -$18
arrow_drop_down
1
patch
Standard supplies and materials used in the repair process, such as fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Optional Services
Paint Patched Surfaces Labor (Optional)
$37 -$90
arrow_drop_down
1
hour
Cost to smooth, prime, and paint a patch area totaling up to 4 SF. Surface will be leveled and fully prepared, and spot-primed as needed. Two coats of paint that are perfectly matched for color and sheen will be blended along the outer perimeter of the patch.
What you can expect
Range per patch:
$182 - $220
Range for this type of project:
$182 - $220
Estimate:
$201
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$201

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$174 -$210
YOUR ESTIMATE

Repair ceiling drywall: national average cost

The national average materials cost to repair ceiling drywall is $16.05 per patch, with a range between $15.02 to $17.08. The total price for labor and materials per patch is $191.64, coming in between $173.77 to $209.50. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to repair ceiling drywall
National Avg. Materials Cost per patch$16.05
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 1 patch$191.64
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 1 patch$173.77 - $209.50
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