How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost in Los Angeles?
Most drywall repairs in Los Angeles cost between $75 and $650, with small patches starting around $75 to $180 and larger holes, ceilings or water-damaged areas running higher. Hourly work is typically $60 to $90 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
Those are real LA market ranges, but the exact price always depends on a few specific things. Here is how drywall repair pricing actually works — and how to keep it reasonable.
Drywall repair cost by job size
A single nail pop or small patch usually runs $75 to $180. A medium hole up to about a foot across lands around $160 to $350, and a large hole or several patches that need a new drywall section runs $350 to $650.
Ceiling repairs cost more than walls — roughly $220 to $1,300 — because the work is overhead and texture matching is harder. Water-damaged sections that need cutting out and replacing typically run $600 to $1,550.
What drives the price up or down
Five factors move the number most: the size and number of repairs, whether texture matching is needed (about $50 to $150), whether painting is included, whether it is a wall or a ceiling, and whether there is water or mold damage to deal with.
Accessibility matters too. High ceilings, tight spaces and heavy protection of furniture all add labor time, which is reflected in the quote.
How to keep your drywall repair affordable
The single biggest money-saver is combining repairs into one visit. Because there is a one-hour minimum, fixing several nail pops, holes and cracks at once costs far less per repair than separate trips. Walk the house and make one list.
Sending clear photos up front gets you an accurate quote faster, and handling small cracks or stains early keeps a cheap patch from turning into an expensive replacement later.
Should you DIY or hire a pro?
For a tiny nail hole, a DIY patch can be fine. But holes, cracks and especially texture matching are easy to get wrong, and a visible or failed patch usually costs more to fix than doing it right the first time.
A professional repair gets you an invisible, lasting result — matched texture, blended paint and a clean finish — which is where the real value is.
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See drywall repair servicesFAQ
Most single-room drywall repairs in Los Angeles land around $195 to $650, with small patches as low as $75 to $180 and water-damaged or ceiling work running higher.
Yes — typically a one-hour minimum of about $140 to $210, which is standard in LA. Combining several small repairs into one visit is the most economical approach.
It can. Texture matching is usually part of the repair, and painting can be included so the patch fully blends. Your quote will spell out exactly what is covered.