Ceiling Repair Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Ceiling repair in Los Angeles can start around $150 for small cracks or patches, while larger ceiling sections are priced by square footage, access and texture. Popcorn removal should be quoted by square footage and finish level, and pre-1981 homes should budget for asbestos testing first.
Ceilings cost more than walls because the work is overhead and texture matching is harder. Below are real Los Angeles ranges — your exact quote is always free.
Ceiling repair cost by job type
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small ceiling crack / patch | $150 – $400 |
| Ceiling drywall repair | $220+ / quoted by sq ft |
| Water-damaged ceiling section | $600+ / quoted by sq ft |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | Quoted by sq ft |
| Texture matching (add-on) | $50 – $150 |
Popcorn ceiling extras
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Asbestos test (pre-1981 homes) | $250 – $850 |
| Knockdown texture finish | $50 – $150 / room |
| Small popcorn patch (instead of removal) | $150 – $450 |
What affects the price
Ceiling height
Higher ceilings need staging and more time, raising the cost compared with a standard 8-foot ceiling.
Texture type
Matching stomp, smooth or knockdown ceiling texture takes skill and adds to the price.
Water or leak damage
Cutting out soft drywall, drying the area and sealing stains costs more than a cosmetic patch.
Popcorn & asbestos
Popcorn removal is labor-intensive, and pre-1981 homes should be tested for asbestos before any removal.
Room size
Bigger ceilings mean more scraping, skimming, sanding and paint.
Vaults and angles
Vaulted or angled ceilings take longer to work on than a flat, level ceiling, which typically pushes the job toward the higher end of its range.
Repair or remove? Choosing the cost-effective option
A single crack or water stain can usually be repaired for a few hundred dollars, while removing popcorn from an entire room is a bigger investment. If only part of a popcorn ceiling is damaged, patching the texture is far cheaper than removing the whole thing.
Eddie gives you an honest recommendation — repair when it makes sense, remove or replace when it is the better long-term value — so you only pay for what the ceiling actually needs.
Real Los Angeles jobs behind these ranges
Vaulted ceiling drywall repair, Beverlywood 90035
The vault shape and steep pitch made this a longer job than a flat ceiling of the same size — a good example of how angles move the price.
See the jobDining room ceiling drywall repair, Encino 91316
Two ceiling holes opened for a second-floor plumbing leak, repaired and texture-matched — a mid-range ceiling repair.
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Small cracks and patches run $150 – $400. Larger drywall repairs, water-damaged sections and popcorn removal are quoted by square footage, ceiling height, texture and damage severity. Every quote is exact and free.
Popcorn removal is quoted by square footage, ceiling height and finish level. For homes built before 1981, asbestos testing is recommended before scraping and is priced separately.
Working overhead is slower and harder, and matching ceiling texture takes more skill, so ceiling repairs generally cost more than the same-size wall repair.
Yes. If only a small section is damaged, matching the existing popcorn texture (about $150 – $450) is far cheaper than removing the whole ceiling.
It is strongly recommended. Popcorn texture in older homes can contain asbestos, which is hazardous once disturbed, so testing before removal is the safe approach.
Usually, yes. Vaults and steep angles take longer to reach, brace and texture-match than a standard flat ceiling, which tends to push the job toward the higher end of the repair range.
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